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I didn't retire but tried to move on and ended right back in the driver's seat. I'm younger than most here (34 in March) but I just can't imagine retiring and not using retirement to make money traveling in a HCV or Sprinter. Sent from my SCH-I535 using EO Forums mobile app

I have a feeling you'll be back, you don't sound confident in this retirement. Sent from my SCH-I535 using EO Forums mobile app

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I didn't buy it but I did get another truck. It's going to need some paint but mechanically it was well maintained by someone that didn't cut corners. Sent from my SCH-I535 using EO Forums mobile app

I believe a lot of guys give up because they feel like no one will ever give them a chance again. It was very frustrating for me to know in my heart and mind that I was a new person but I kept being treated like a criminal. People just have to realize that they screwed up and the strangers...

I would think many people would like to be an employee to avoid the end of year surprise. The owner gets control over the truck though which could be good or bad for both parties. Sent from my SCH-I535 using EO Forums mobile app

The owner of our company basically turned that back on us to make us think. He said to remember that whatever we do we will end up sitting at the defendants table next to him when something goes wrong. Sent from my SCH-I535 using EO Forums mobile app

Thanks for adding your perspective. Once he clears that 5 year mark more companies will be open to looking at him, is there a way he could or should address the convictions that will improve his chances? Sent from my SCH-I535 using EO Forums mobile app

I don't think Sherman was in the wrong at all, trash talking is part of the game. The reason Sherman was so upset was that he went over to Crabtree and said Hell of a game twice which is typical to kind of tell your opponent they put up a good fight, Crabtree then pushed Sherman. The audio and...

I would just keep doing what you're doing and maybe try to focus on some mid-size companies like Roehl. The mid-size companies are more likely to have recruiters that will work with you and have the ability to work on a case by case basis. You might have to make some phone calls and stay after...

I have seen several members including myself that will be open about their previous life. It is all a part of forgiving yourself for being a screw up and moving on to success. Unfortunately some companies, especially outside the trucking industry will never hire people with convictions even...

OK, that makes a little more sense. Obviously the amount of convictions is your battle rather than the actual charges with the exception being resisting arrest. I'm not sure how a company would view that because they could consider it a violent crime. The good news is that after 5 years they...

For CRST? If you don't mind me asking what convictions do you have? How recent? You can PM me if you don't want to post publicly but there is a chance more people could help if you do. There are several members that have been open about their criminal convictions, myself included so it wouldn't...

Don't worry, the lawyer will be buying a vacation home with his check. Sent from my SCH-I535 using EO Forums mobile app

I would get a lawyer from your state to write a contract for you to make sure you have a solid and valid agreement so you know that the person that wrote it knew what they were doing. Using an agreement as an example that some wanna be lawyer wrote up could hurt you. Sent from my SCH-I535 using...

CRST has changed for the worse in the last few years. A lot more complaints about them with their treatment and pay for drivers. http://www.indeed.com/cmp/Crst/reviews Sent from my SCH-I535 using EO Forums mobile app

Well it sounds like you don't get the 226 miles back because you were going back to your residence. As an independent contractor you have paid no taxes in so you wouldn't get a refund unless you have kids and get welfare. I'm not sure you would get to write off the lot rent and utilities so if...

I highly suggest you avoid CRST. Take a look at some of the better quality mid-size companies if you want to try for one that might work out long term. If you want to go with a big company I would recommend Prime, they have a horrible reputation because they screw over people with their lease...

Now they are known as Cedar Rapids Slave Trade and people really love those 3 man team trucks. I believe they are working their way to the top of the avoid at all costs carriers. Sent from my SCH-I535 using EO Forums mobile app

Hahaha, yeah right. Sent from my SCH-I535 using EO Forums mobile app