felonies

[jpl1963]

hello im trying to figure out what to do are there any companies that hire people with felonies that are 16 and 20 years old i need a local position i previousley had 5 years experiance then i left the driving profession for awhile does anybody have any ideas

[nickbtubas]

try calling them

[Central Coast Driver]

Go the county court where you were convicted and have them expunged off of your record.

[whthorse]

Where are you from..... I'm hiring.....

Seriously though, talk to your perspective employer..... they may give you a break if they know your situation.

[jpl1963]

im at the point where i hafto ask for a pardon and that takes awhile i need to work in the meantime im looking to find out if my days are numbered because of my past or is there companies that are willing to talk to me thanks for all the replys

[jpl1963]

Where are you from..... I'm hiring.....

Seriously though, talk to your perspective employer..... they may give you a break if they know your situation.

thats good wish it were that simple

[whthorse]

thats good wish it were that simple

Why can't it be??? Are you trying a smaller company that's more of a family type or are you going for a big company where you are only a number and who could careless about your charactor? I have found that smaller companies are more willing to take chances and make allowances.
But you also must make sacrafices like lower pay, at least until you prove yourself.

[GMAN]

Some will hire a driver with a felony if it has been at least 5-10 years ago. Some don't hire felons regardless of the time frame. I would say that it depends on what the type and gravity of the conviction. If there is more than a single felony, it could be more difficult. The length of time since you drove will also be a factor. If your driving experience has been in the last 2 or 3 years then it would be better than if it has been much longer. Without recent experience most carriers will require some sort of refresher course. My advice is to check around and ask the companies directly. Each company sets their own policies. There is a company listings section on this forum. Although you are interested in local, there may be some of them who have local or regional needs. I believe all of them list their policy concerning felonies. Keep in mind that even though there is a specific policy, some will bend the rules for the right individual. The main advantage you have is that it has been 16-20 years ago. If you have kept your record clean since, then you have a better chance of finding a good position. Good luck.

[jpl1963]

thanks for the reply gman i have 2 felonies 1 was 16 years ago and the other was 20 years ago believe me its not a good feeling to have a past like that but i commited the crime so i hafto except the penalty ive changed alot since then i have not had any problems since the last conviction bottom line i learned my lessons my x had a habit of bringing home friends and making sure i knew about it one day i finally lost it and pointed a gun at her i dont blame her that i couldnt control myself but i never thought id ever be angry enough to do something like that i wanted to leave her many times but didnt want to leave my son behind i went back to full time driving last october things were going well until december 22nd when i was cut off up in maine by a young kid i swerved to miss him and ended up going off the road and coming to a stop head on into trees the company i was with treated me like you know what so i ended up parting ways anyway here i am i posted on class a drivers to get other drivers help and opionions thanks alot to all of you who respond and hope to see you all out on the big road

[jpl1963]

hey whthorse thanks for the replys to my felonie question i hafto tell ya if and when i get hired ill hafto make a small request not that ill already be pushing the bounderies a little but i would like one of those big ol petes with a long nose and big stack to make some noise your truck is sweet take care

[GMAN]

Since it has been so long ago, I would think that someone would give you a chance. You will need to explain what happened and demonstrate that you have changed your life. You may get a lot of rejections, but I am sure that someone will give you a chance. All you need is for one of them to say yes.

[jpl1963]

sounds good gman im going to keep at it until a door opens i really didnt wanto say anything about my past but if it helps me out then i guess its what i hafto do just for the record ive changed quite abit as a matter of fact me and my x are friends now we have had many discussions about what happened and she has forgiven me i dont want anybody that reads my post to think im a crazy but at the time even i didnt realize how angry i was i appreciate all the feedback ill let you know how it turns out