Tryin to get into the field
#1
03-23-2008, 05:56 PM
Tryin to get into the field
I'm actually trying to get into the field and get training. I've applied at several companies with no luck. My MVR is good with no tickets or accidents but the problem is the background check. I made mistakes when I was younger as most of us have and I have two misdemeanor convictions on my record from 12 and 10 years ago, non drug related I will say. These convictions are preventing me from getting hired on by Swift and Schneider. I have been completely honest about these convictions being well aware that they may or may not show depending on how far back the company ges and also given the fact the amount of time has lapsed and I have completely turned my life around. My questions are how far back do most companies go with the background check and do most take into account the amount of time that has passed since the convictions??? How does one that is being completely honest and forthcoming about their past get into the industry to prove themselves?? Any advice or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
SlyFox 
#2
03-23-2008, 06:24 PM
Re: Tryin to get into the field
Originally Posted by Jstiff25
I'm actually trying to get into the field and get training. I've applied at several companies with no luck. My MVR is good with no tickets or accidents but the problem is the background check. I made mistakes when I was younger as most of us have and I have two misdemeanor convictions on my record from 12 and 10 years ago, non drug related I will say. These convictions are preventing me from getting hired on by Swift and Schneider. I have been completely honest about these convictions being well aware that they may or may not show depending on how far back the company ges and also given the fact the amount of time has lapsed and I have completely turned my life around. My questions are how far back do most companies go with the background check and do most take into account the amount of time that has passed since the convictions??? How does one that is being completely honest and forthcoming about their past get into the industry to prove themselves?? Any advice or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
have you looked into millis transfer? my guess would be (without knowing what the convictions are for) the reason you can't get on is they think you can't pass the back ground for hazmat (not sure if the companies you looked at require that) could it passable something else that is stopping you. incomplete work history? if you give your location and the charges someone will probably be able to help you. SlyFox
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#3
03-23-2008, 06:57 PM
Saying that they were misdemeanor non-drug doesn't really help.
Were you told by Swift and Schneider that this was the reason why they would not take you? What is your work history like?
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03-23-2008, 07:10 PM
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right now companys are being a little more picky on who they hire, they can because things are slow right now. I'd find out exactly why they won't hire you and keep looking. DON"T waste your money paying for schooling unless you can get a oked by a couple of companys, if your looking for co. paid training you might have to wait awhile then start applying over again
#5
03-23-2008, 07:46 PM
Yeah I was told by both that the misdemeanors were the reason I would not be hired, but Swift did tell me that in October they would hire me because that will be the actual 10 yr mark since the last misdemeanor. The recruiter in Richmond informed me that they go back 10 years and in October there will be nothing showing... Also I am in the process with CRST, looks like they will actually take me on as they only go back 7 years and since my work history is solid with no major gaps, been with the same company for over 7 years, with a one month break last year. Does anyone know anything about the CRST school in Louisa KY. Thats where the recruiter from CRST said I will be going once safety/investigations signs off. I was told 3 weeks at school, then to Carlisle PA, home for 3 days then off to be with a mentor for 28 days... Plus unless this is total BS, I was told you run 21 days out with 5 days hometime.. Does this sound accurate to anyone
Slyfox
#6
03-23-2008, 09:09 PM
do a search (up at the top) on crst.
You do know that CRST is a team operation? If you are wanting to be solo - won't happen there.
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#7
03-23-2008, 09:31 PM
I am aware that CRST is team and thats where I want to start out until I get my experience level up. I'm not tryin to get in too deep too fast and from what I have been told by the recruiter, the truck splits the miles, so I'm assuming, and if I'm wrong someone please correct me, that if the team runs 5000 miles a week then we split 2500 miles each???? From what I've seen and I've been watching and reading these threads for a while before signing up 21 days out with 5 days of home time sounds like one heck of a deal. Now if someone reading this thread is a current or former CRST driver I would love to know your experience with the company as far as the DM's and the loads are concerned
#8
03-25-2008, 01:09 PM
Originally Posted by Jstiff25
Does anyone know anything about the CRST school in Louisa KY. Thats where the recruiter from CRST said I will be going once safety/investigations signs off. I was told 3 weeks at school, then to Carlisle PA, home for 3 days then off to be with a mentor for 28 days... Plus unless this is total BS, I was told you run 21 days out with 5 days hometime.. Does this sound accurate to anyone
Slyfox The school in Louisa had 2 trucks break down last week while at the state testing facility. This means the students had to test in a truck that they had never been in. While in Louisa, bring a GOOD sleeping bag, the dorm is rather cold. And there is no home time in between school and Carlisle.
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#9
03-25-2008, 01:18 PM
Re: Tryin to get into the field
Originally Posted by Jstiff25
I made mistakes when I was younger as most of us have
#10
03-26-2008, 10:44 PM
Ok then I'm not going to argue that point. but to make it shorter and sweeter, CRST called me and said I had the position then 3 hours later the same recruiter called back and said that management re-evaluated its decision and decided not to take me on. Anyone ever had that happen or heard of that happen??? So now I'm back at square 1 and really need some ideas and suggestions.
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