Misdemeanors MUST be 10 years old? ?

[spencerian]

I applied at the following schools/companies...

CR England
Swift
Prime
CRST
Schneider
Driver Solutions/USA Truck

Of the 6, 2 have told me that a 9 year old misdemeanor is unacceptable for them. They did say to apply again when 10 years have passed.

The misdemeanor was for Ulawful transaction with a minor.
Basically it is contributing to the delinquency of a minor, but termed different in KY.

All the other companies seem to be OK.

I did email the other companies and let them know about everything I had since I got a criminal record check back.
Had 2 misdemeanors in Ohio. Both dismissed. But they should know that already since they pulled a report from USIS...right?
I just wanted to make sure all bases are covered so I don't get sent home from orientation.

[Sealord]

Many companies won't do any background checks on you until you show for orientation. BOL

[GMAN]

Companies have different policies concerning criminal records. It is always best to be up front about those things.

[spencerian]

That is all I am doing...being upfront!

[Uturn2001]

You crimminal background check will only reveal convictions, not arrests or charges that were dismissed.

[GMAN]

I know of a guy who was arrested and charges were later dropped. They didn't even go to court, but it is still on his criminal background history. I believe that some states will expunge criminal histories of non-convictions. I have no idea if it is all states.

[Kintama]

You crimminal background check will only reveal convictions, not arrests or charges that were dismissed.

You might want to delete that! It is not true at all!

[toner]

yeah that's definitely not true. i've had plenty of background checks where it's like, whoa this guy's not going to make it - but all the charges are dismissed. they also list sometimes when they've plead 'guilty to lesser'.

of course i'm sure this all depends on the state the records are from. everyone does things differently.

[west_coaster]

Ooh, goodie, a topic that I know about all too well! I spend quite a few hours a week at work looking at criminal history statements from lots of states. Mostly from Oregon, but I deal with every other state too. From what I've found, most states list everything you've ever been charged with along with the disposition (outcome i.e. convicted, dismissed, and so on). But, they only list crimes, not violations. And, here is the strange part: In most states (mine included), you can submit a form to the state police or department of justice and get a criminal history statement on anyone you want. Yeah, kinda freaky. So, if my neighbor makes me mad and I'm vindictive and want to spread rumors, I can file with the state and recieve a copy of his combined criminal history in the mail. The reason is it's all public record, and cannot be leaglly sealed. I didn't know that until recently, just kinda thought it was surprising.

[spencerian]

Just talked to Driver Solutions/USA Truck.

The recruiter said he knew I had issues/concerns with my past.
He told me he faxed all my info to USA Truck and he guarantees me 100% acceptance at USA Truck.

I talked to the guys at USA Truck. They said they have no info at all on me. But they did say if my recruiter
said I'm in, then I am in.

I Still have some doubts....

[Sheepdancer]

no such thing as 100% acceptance in this industry. Also no such thing as "guaranteed" in this industry.
Let me translate what the recruiter said what what that really means.

He told me he faxed all my info to USA Truck and he guarantees me 100% acceptance at USA Truck.

Translation: I can get you a spot in orientation. Whether you make it though or not isnt up to me.

[BiggCellus]

Does anyone know how that is down here in Texas right off there head? Thanks.





BiggCellus

[spencerian]

Email from Driver Solutions recruiter: Yes, I have you pre-approved with USA. The only thing to keep you from the job offer is failing your drug screen or physical, or not completing the class. They pulled a 20/20 background check on you. They knew about the charges with the minor and the hit and run. I faxed everything to them.

CRE initially turned me down, but changed their minds today.

SO I guess I am going to a local school to train for CRE.

[Sheepdancer]

In reality "pre-hire" just means you have been approved to fill out an application. They havent even ran your MVR yet...nor has the investigations dept of that company looked at anything of yours yet.
Personally, I dont think its the charge with the minor thats hurting you....its the hit and run.
Im not trying to burst your bubble or anything...you just have to understand that in this industry you arent going to be 100% sure you have the job until you are driving that truck out of the parking lot.

[spencerian]

Yeah, it sounds bad. But all I did was skid out of control and stopped when I hit a lowboy trailer. The only damage was done to my car, and I "ran" when I left to get help as it was winter, and noone was around.

There was no property damage, and no injuries. It was more like a "hit" and no run.

[USXRecruiter4080]

I applied at the following schools/companies...

CR England
Swift
Prime
CRST
Schneider
Driver Solutions/USA Truck

Of the 6, 2 have told me that a 9 year old misdemeanor is unacceptable for them. They did say to apply again when 10 years have passed.

The misdemeanor was for Ulawful transaction with a minor.
Basically it is contributing to the delinquency of a minor, but termed different in KY.

All the other companies seem to be OK.

I did email the other companies and let them know about everything I had since I got a criminal record check back.
Had 2 misdemeanors in Ohio. Both dismissed. But they should know that already since they pulled a report from USIS...right?
I just wanted to make sure all bases are covered so I don't get sent home from orientation.

The way USIS works is they will only show offenses already found by a previous company on an extensive background search. Alot of times the regular USIS search wont bring alot of things up. I had a guy one time that had not told me that he had "aggravated assault on a child age: 10". I didn't see anything on his USIS, and he didn't list it on his app so I sent him in to orientation.

When he got to orientation, he started bragging about how he got into orientation with that on his record and I never caught it. Well he ended up bragging aloud in class. When word got to me, I sent him home. I dont put up with liars, and I don't hire people with aggravated charges. If he would have been honest with me, he could have saved us both alot of time.