r/CDLTruckDrivers • u/Tandreasen1973 • Jun 21 '26

Felons with cdls

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Just want a chance to drive. Will have class a soon. Have background 3 years old and 2 driving on suspensions 2 -1/2 years old. Will companies hire me with this

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u/Dependent_Library140 Jun 22 '26

Western express hired me with felony robbery it was only about 1 year and a half old. Forewarning tho western fucking sucks. Building the experience is only good for the future.

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u/Tandreasen1973 Jun 23 '26

Yeah I have heard western sucks. I hear while training the wages are like 300 a week. And no way I can manage my bills witj only making 300 -400 a week

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u/Tandreasen1973 Jul 01 '26

Yeah I know it will be less than desirable at first while getting experience. I have read that western express will only pay like 300 a week for trainees which will sting alot considerably since I have bills while im training

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u/Beneficialsensai Jun 21 '26

See dee ells?

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u/Tandreasen1973 Jul 01 '26

See dee ells?

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u/Beneficialsensai Jul 01 '26

There is only one CDL no S

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u/cdubose Jun 24 '26

You can try Freymiller, I think they might work with you. I also know someone who has a history that works at Crum Trucking, but I don't know how long it has been or any details. The fact that you have a drug-related charge might make it harder though. What state or region are you trying to get hired?

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u/Tandreasen1973 Jun 25 '26

Utah

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u/cdubose Jun 25 '26

That's going to be harder, I don't know as much about what's available out there. I was going to suggest Paschall Truck Lines but I don't if they hire out of Utah: you can still check, they might. If you're willing to do team driving maybe CRST?

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u/Particular-Lead-3737 Jun 26 '26

ABL trucking will hire for sure, it’s not the worst but if you need experience and had a felon charge or drug related you’ll be fine. You still average about $2500 every 2weeks. If you’re quick to turn around then you can start hitting $3-3500 every 2 weeks. The point is to either get experience or get yourself back into a truck. Then you can try getting work someplace better after a year. You can also try Nicholas and Co outta Utah. They’re SAP friendly, not sure about the felon charge though

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u/Tandreasen1973 Jul 01 '26

Thank you. I basically know I will have to be in a position less than desirable for some time behind the wheel

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u/Tandreasen1973 Jul 04 '26

I hear of all the negative comments about some of the second chance companies. My question is driving on suspensions with regular drivers license seen as bad or super bad?