National Carriers Hiring Overview For 2023

Is National Carriers on the Ban the Box list?

Ban the Box is an effort to delay questions about your legal history until later stages of the application process. Essentially, the box asking about your criminal record is not on the application forms from companies on this list. The goal is to make sure former offenders are considered for jobs based on their qualifications, not their record.

Many businesses who agree with this initiative have signed the Fair Chance Business Pledge. This means they pledge to give all applicants a fair chance, even those with criminal records.

We did not find a direct connection between National Carriers and these lists. However, the fact that they’ve hired former felons says they’re willing to give them a chance.

Does National Carriers have special programs for hiring felons?

It doesn’t appear that National Carriers has a program in place for hiring/training felons. But, as we’ve said, they have been willing to hire former offenders in the past. This means there’s a chance they’ll consider hiring you, as long as you prove you’re a good fit for them.

What are the odds someone with a felony will get hired?

You’ve got pretty average chances here. While they didn’t confirm if they’ve hired felons or not before, we know that they’ve been willing to give former felons a chance in the past. There is also a huge demand for drivers in the trucking industry. So, if you have a CDL and driving experience, this seems like a great place to look for a job.

If you don’t have driving experience, but you’re still interested in driving a truck, they also train new drivers. Be sure to check out their Student Program.

What are some entry-level jobs?

Obviously, with a company like National Carriers, the main entry-level jobs are for drivers. However, if you work near one of their terminals, you could also apply for a position as a dock worker. Office positions could potentially be limited to their headquarters in Liberal, Kansas.

Based on their employee requirements, applicants seeking driver positions need to have:

• Excellent driving skills
• A clean driving record
• Good physical condition
• A valid CDL (Commercial Driver’s License)
• Flexible work hours
• Ability to travel
• Ability to understand the English language

Those considering a position as a dock worker would also need to be in good physical shape. Forklift training or experience would also be extremely helpful.

Tips to get hired here with a felony

First, check out their Hiring Map to make sure they hire drivers from your area. If not, and you are willing to move, you can let them know that.

We know National Carriers has hired former felons in the past. We also know their requirements for drivers. Now, let’s look at what you can do to give yourself the best shot at getting hired here.

1.  Match your skills to the position you’re interested in.

• If you want to drive for them, and you have experience driving a truck, be sure to tell them about it.
• If you have experience driving a forklift, and you’re interested in a dock worker position, let them know.

2.    Be willing to bridge gaps.

• If there are skills you can gain to be more qualified, be willing to learn them (like getting your HAZMAT certification).
• Offer to go through their student program to show them what you can do. This could work for those who haven’t driven for some time. It could also be especially helpful for those just starting out in this industry.

3.    Stand out as a great applicant.

• Show them from your resume forward that you’re the type of person they’re looking for: Dependable, hard-working and a team player.
• Show them that you have what it takes: The ability to follow instructions, flexibility and a great work ethic.
• Tell them you’re ready to move forward with your life, and you believe a career with them is your best option.

There’s a really good chance they will do a background check. It’s pretty standard in transportation. Employers need to check the status of your license, for example. You can expect them to look into your driving history.

Here’s other information you need to know about background checks:

Some states don’t even consider information more than seven years old. This means that if your offense was six years ago, you’ll want to wait until next year to apply. This is also great news for former felons living in these states! If your felony conviction was seven years ago, these states won’t even look at them in the check:

• California
• Colorado*
• Kansas*
• Maryland*
• Massachusetts
• Montana
• Nevada
• New Hampshire*
• New York *
• Texas *
• Washington*

(* sometimes certain pay or salary bracket positions require one.)

Even better, there are states that don’t consider court cases were you were found not guilty. Eight states are currently on this list:

• Alaska
• California
• Hawaii
• Indiana
• Kentucky
• Massachusetts
• Michigan
• New York

However, there are still some states that will look at your whole record. This includes your not guilty verdicts. Be aware, if you live in one of these states, that they will see everything:

• Alabama
• Arizona
• Arkansas
• Connecticut
• DC
• Delaware
• Florida
• Idaho
• Indiana
• Iowa
• Louisiana
• Maine
• Mississippi
• Missouri
• Nebraska
• New Jersey
• North Carolina
• North Dakota
• Ohio
• Oregon
• Rhode Island
• South Carolina
• Tennessee
• Utah
• Vermont
• Virginia
• West Virginia
• Wisconsin
• Wyoming

Company ratings

There are a lot of transportation companies out there. So, we looked at glassdoor.com to see what current and former employees have to say about working for National Carriers. Our goal was to find out what makes them better than others.

The reviews posted on there tend to be very positive, 3.7 out of 5 stars! 70% of the people who posted reviews said they would recommend the company to a friend.

What felonies National Carriers will not hire

They didn’t list any that are immediate nos. The next section will cover the convictions that will make it hard to get a job here, though.

What felony convictions might have a hard time getting hired here?

Does National Carriers hire felons? It looks like yes. But do they hire all of them? Let’s look at what felonies might make it harder to get a job here.

• Involuntary manslaughter, for those seeking a driver’s position.
• Vehicular homicide, for those looking for a driver’s position.
• Theft, for those wanting to drive or load trucks.
• Fraud, forgery or offenses involving computers for those interested in office positions.
• Felonies which restrict travel.

If your offense involved the misuse of a vehicle, getting a job as a driver here will be very difficult.

Does National Carriers hire sex offenders?

We don’t know! The company has not publicized it if they have hired people with sex offences, and we didn’t find any answers online.

Does National Carriers drug test?

Yes. Their application form says that you will have to “pass a drug and alcohol screening examination.”

Share your experiences. Have you been hired or applied here?

Do you have a question that we didn’t answer? After reading this article, do you feel confident that you can get a job at National Carriers with a felony? Let us know in the comments below.

If you’re a former felon working for National Carriers, be sure to pass along any tips you have as well!