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eric lewis · Oct 30, 2009, 08:03 AM

My felony is burgarly,I always wanted to be a truck driver I went on many website on free training,my job close their business here in monroe,la. 300 people lost their job. Well my past history get the way of finding a school to become a trucker, can any help me??

Clough · Oct 30, 2009, 04:40 PM

Hi, eric lewis!

How long ago was your felony conviction, please?

Thanks!

eric lewis · Oct 30, 2009, 05:31 PM

My conviction was in 1995 jobs is so hard here about to loose all I have, I need a job

Clough · Oct 30, 2009, 06:47 PM

Hi again, eric lewis!

The competition for trucking jobs is really intense and the people that hire will be more likely to hire those that don't have convictions of any kind. This being mainly due to liability issues.

I do know someone who did have a felony conviction a long time ago who has landed jobs in the trucking industry. But, he tried and tried and tried over and over again for jobs.

What kind of education, other work experience and job training do you already have, please?

You might need to broaden out in what you'll look for as far as the types of jobs that you might get.

Thanks!

eric lewis · Oct 31, 2009, 08:07 AM

Well I have some carpenter exp. And automatic welding this what I was doing when Shaw Process close the doors I was doing this for 5 years any other company don't use automatic
All that time I didn't learn how to hand weld jobs here in Monroe La is tight

jmjoseph · Oct 31, 2009, 08:10 AM

For now, find whatever work that you can.You may have to stoop down lower than you'd like.

Go to your local Dept. of Labor, and see what they have available.

Things are tough all over. I wish you luck.

eric lewis · Oct 31, 2009, 08:27 AM

Thanks I spend money on physical and cdl permit that truckers dispatch said I needed before
CRST trucking accept me that was a waste of money I truly needed.