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Also think about the insurance company that the driving firm enlists to insure their vehicles and drivers. Depending on the felony, the felon might not be eligible. For example, drug related charges. Far too easy for transporting drugs across state lines and those experienced in hiding drugs, can hide them well. The insurance company might feel it is too great a risk.
Also think about the insurance company that the driving firm enlists to insure their vehicles and drivers. Depending on the felony, the felon might not be eligible. For example, drug related charges. Far too easy for transporting drugs across state lines and those experienced in hiding drugs, can hide them well. The insurance company might feel it is too great a risk.
So you are saying that ex-cons want to be involved in truckin to take advantage of any "criminal" opportunity that may present itself?
Sounds a little cynical...
I didn't infer that ex-con trucker's wanted to be involved with illegal transport. I was saying they make an easy target for those who wish to move illegal contraband and, as shygrneyzs more adeptly pointed out, other's related to the industry are aware of this.
Another point is that an felon is frequently not allowed free reign, meaning restricted travel. Also, will sometimes be required to see a parole officer and/or random drug screening, either of which makes that individual a poor candidate to become an OTR driver.
No. Felons doesn't wear a badge on their foreheads.
The drug dealers have no idea if someone may or may not have a record of illegal activity. The dealrs and smugglers are opportunist and are willing to take risks in their endeavor.
There are many variables to this and no answer will be complete, but some of those who have been convicted may also be willing to risk going for an easy dollar. They're not the only ones, so I don't want you think I'm generalizing. But, that's part of why trucking companies and insurance carriers don't want to take the chance.
Take some time to see this from different perspectives...
I am not a felon but was actually considering getting my CDL and taking a stab at driving cross country.
So what you are suggesting is eye opening....I guess i'm a little nieve about what's out there....Drug dealers shipping and using truck drivers to transport their goods....wonderful!
Just go to show you...i've been behind the desk too long....!
I drove semi's for years... out of Denver...ahh, the Rockies are beautiful!
It is, in my opinion, a quite enjoyable and rewarding way to make a living. What's better than taking in the scenery and getting paid?!?!
Unless you let your guard down and don't ask the right questions, trouble can find you. But don't let that scare you away...
If you drive for a reputable carrier, it will be a lot of fun. Just remember, the driver is ultimately responsible for what's in the load, sealed or not.
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