I am looking for a truck driving school or a company with paid training that will hire a felon. Can anyone help?

blackice

is there a truck driving school for ex offenders

Madman20

The longer it's been since your conviction and the longer you've been out seem to affect eligibility. Although my conviction was 22 years ago, I still did not qualify for several companies or schools because I have only been out for a year and a half. Here are some of the reasons I have been given for denial: Haven't held a valid driver's license for at least 3 years, haven't been out of prison for at least 5 years, and that I haven't been out for at least 10 years. One school mentioned that my conviction had to be at least 20 years old to qualify, which it was, but maybe that's holding a lot of people back too.

As of yet, I have applied with 5 companies that have schools and 5 other independent recruiting agencies... but in the week since have not had a single positive response.

I will update this if I get one so you can try the same company/agency. If you've learned of one, please post an answer here too.

twinkiedooter

You can go to a trucking school and have it financed through the government. It is a loan and is not free - but it's out there. Ask the school for further info.

As for being a felon - each company's policies are different. They must adhere to whatever their insurance carrier mandates as far as hiring is concerned.

You need to have at least 5 years out from any conviction for starters. Having a felony record can present a problem. You just have to keep applying to companies and you'll get lucky.

Having a clean personal driving record is definitely a plus.