If you are considering employment for felons, moving to the trucking industry offers more benefits than you might think. Due to a shortage of truck drivers, many carriers will employ felons to pull loads across the country. With more than 70% of the country’s economy is delivered by trucks, more truckers will continue to be needed as the economy grows. In other words, the trucking industry plenty to offer interested candidates. Consider the following benefits to being a truck driver.
o Great pay
With a national shortage of drivers, companies are willing to give bonuses and increased wages for truck drivers, especially for long-haul truckers. Companies also pay substantially more for reliable, safe drivers because they are rare. In fact, they can earn more than some college graduates. Another bonus is that unlike some companies, they are usually guaranteed pay raises as they add years of experience and are more willing to hire felons.
o Benefits
Most trucking companies offer great benefits for their employees. Benefits for truck drivers may include medical, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage, life insurance and pension plans. Drivers can also receive paid holidays and days. These benefits rival many large companies, including some members of the Fortune 500 category.
o Bonuses
Trucking companies offer bonuses for the applied loads or travel distances. Bonuses also can be administered safety records or longevity of a company.
o Flexibility
A flexible schedule is available to truck drivers through many carriers. Drivers can also decide what kind of cargo that would haul. They can choose between local trips, long distances or the cross country trips. Some companies even allow pets or children to enter traditionally solo travel.
o Changing Scenery
Truckers can see most of the U.S. while they work. The scenery constantly changes and there are usually points of interest to see along the way. Is your office view as good as a trucker’s view? Becoming a truck driver can be a great way to start seeing and doing.
o Job Security
Truck driving provides job security for felons looking for employment. It also promises a secure job market because trucking companies always need drivers, particularly if you have a few years of safe driving under your belt. A job is as secure as you make it.
o Teams
Working as a team with a spouse or colleague gives truckers a way to earn a higher income on long runs. Teams receive bonuses for making faster deliveries and can earn over $100,000 per year.
With benefits better and above some office jobs, a career as a truck driver may be the right move for employment for felons.
How can I apply to the companies that except felons
Trying to start driving truck.father of one &my son just graduated and I can hit the road
Were do I start?
I’ve had 4 felony conviction’s for DWI,my license was suspended for life in 2005. I did a 4 year sentence,got out in april,haven’t found a job yet.Is it possible to get my license back.
wow! 4 you lucky i have 13 and i just got out taday still cant find one
nobody in ga will hire anybody with a felony because the to uptight or they just don’t care about anyone but them self,i am tired of being sorry we can’t hire you then what is the point even appling for that job if they just say no,if they soo worryed about the economy then why don’t they do something about these companys’ that don’t hire people with felonies i am verry diappointed in ga for not making this wrong for the companies in georgia to not hire people with felonies but they can hire illegal immagrants ask congress about that question that is why there are a lot of people homeless in america these days.
hey brian. almost my entire family has a felony. its sad but true. I am in your same situation in florida. However my mom and brother live in georgia, my mom has been there for almost 11 years and has different charges on her background includin a felony for writing worthless checks, went to prison came home wrote more and got on probation for it. She works in atlanta on peachtree as a debt collector and has been there for about 5 years. My brother has drug charges robbery charges and more has been to prison as well and he has only been out of prison for about a year and moved to georgia. He now has his liscense, works in a publix wearhouse, and as a cashier at subway. At the rate things are going down here im about tocome back to georgia and work at the same mc donalds i was at before i left they are willing to take me back as soon as get there. they are in norcross. i dont know where you live in ga. but there are places willing to hire felons. Not saying you have not been looking i just thought i would give you some good places to check out and a litte bit of hope that it is not all bad up there. good lick
Try improving your basic writing and spelling skills.
That might help.
21% of Americans have something on their record.We are probably the most discriminated group of people in the USA-try it their way-when you get sick of the rejections go back to slingin dope and jackin bitches that’s all thats left to you
Jimbo, that is ignorant
jobs in little rock,ar? does anybody know?
I have 2 felonies and no one has hired me. I have add massive interviews and offers but when the back ground check comes back, its a no due to my charges. is any jobs in Richmond or the VA area that hire convicted felons…..
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I also need a job, in the bible God forgives people for their sins, those whom have not sin should cast the first stone>>>>> then why do you judge others for theirs????? If God can forgive who are you not to forgive????? Judgment day will come around for me and you!! Lets see if your name is in the book of Lamb?????? I do know that my’s is.
I have been seeking employment non-stop since December of 2011. I just don’t no what to do any more. I really need a job that is right for me.