{"id":2491,"date":"2017-11-21T16:39:34","date_gmt":"2017-11-21T21:39:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.alltruckjobs.com\/blog\/?p=2491"},"modified":"2021-07-12T11:43:02","modified_gmt":"2021-07-12T15:43:02","slug":"cdl-jobs-for-felons","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.alltruckjobs.com\/blog\/cdl-jobs-for-felons\/","title":{"rendered":"CDL Jobs for Felons | Learn the Basics"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n
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For those recently released from prison, trucking and other CDL jobs have long been a go-to profession. As long as sufficient time has passed since one\u2019s conviction, people with felonies can have good luck when getting into the trucking business. Although it\u2019s definitely harder to get CDL jobs for felons, it is certainly possible to make a living in transportation following a prison sentence. Nonetheless, we\u2019ll explore some of the key considerations felons need to think about when seeking driving jobs. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

The Specifics of Convictions<\/span><\/h2>\n

First off, there are certain convictions that make it hard to land CDL jobs for felons. In many cases, it depends on how long ago the conviction occurred and the nature of the crime. Obviously, some felonies are more serious than others. Most notably, felonies related to vehicles and things like drug trafficking are often the most difficult to overcome when applying for jobs.<\/span><\/p>\n

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As far as crimes that will automatically disqualify you from gaining access to trucking jobs, make note of the following:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022 Felony convictions involving commercial vehicles<\/span><\/p>\n

\u2022 Interstate drug trafficking<\/span><\/p>\n

\u2022 Homicide by vehicle<\/span><\/p>\n

\u2022 Reckless driving<\/span><\/p>\n

\u2022 Two DUI convictions WHILE holding a CDL<\/span><\/p>\n

\u2022 Grand theft auto (Penal Code <\/span>\u00a7 487(d)(1) and (Vehicle Code \u00a7 10851)<\/span><\/p>\n

As mentioned, the main determining factors that weigh into one\u2019s ability to find CDL jobs are:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022 The Company\u2019s Policy<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

\u2022 The number of felony convictions<\/span><\/p>\n

\u2022 The type of felony<\/span><\/p>\n

\u2022 How much time has passed since your sentence was fulfilled<\/span><\/p>\n

Receiving or Renewing Your CDL<\/span><\/h2>\n
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If you have fulfilled a prison sentence, the first step before seeking a trucking job<\/a> is to renew your CDL. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Considering that the job application process can be more difficult for felons, a good route to take is finding truck driving jobs with training<\/a>. This allows individuals to receive the most up-to-date training and often guarantees employment at the company sponsoring the course. <\/span><\/p>\n

Otherwise,\u00a0your goal\u00a0should be to find training on your own in order to apply for jobs following your graduation. In both cases, people with felonies need to consider the length of time\u00a0that certain states review during background checks because this will affect your acceptance into a training program. <\/span><\/p>\n

States that do not allow any felony conviction information older than seven years to be reported include:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n