They do. The background check is actually a very important part of their hiring process. However, it is focused on your driving record for the most part.
As mentioned earlier, the company allows four moving violations on your record.
However, they don’t want to see any major vehicle violations (aggravated assault with a vehicle, vehicular manslaughter, DUIs, etc.) within the past three years. They also will not consider applications from candidates with more than one accident in the past year. If you have a recent DUI, serious speeding ticket or major accident that you are responsible for, they will pay attention to that.
Now, if you’re looking for a non-driving job, you won’t need to worry about your driving record.
These violations aside, there are states where your record might not come up at all. For example, in the following states, background checks only go back seven years:
- California
- Colorado*
- Kansas*
- Maryland*
- Massachusetts
- Montana
- Nevada
- New Hampshire*
- New York*
- Texas*
- Washington*
(* sometimes certain pay or salary bracket positions require one.)
Happily, the following states won’t even look at arrests that resulted in a not guilty verdict:
- Alaska
- California
- Hawaii
- Indiana
- Kentucky
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- New York
Unfortunately, there are also states that will look at everything, even where you were found not guilty. If you live in one of these states, come to the interview prepared to address your entire record:
- 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
So, to summarize: does Magnum Logistics do background checks? Yes, but some violations will be more strongly considered than others.
Company Rating:
On Glassdoor.com, we found that the company has a 3.5 out of 5 employee satisfaction score. That’s not bad for a trucking company.
In general, former employees are lukewarm about most aspects of the company. This includes pay, company culture and opportunity for advancement. However, when you’re someone with a record, these kinds of concerns are much smaller compared to getting hired in the first place. Keep that in mind when you apply.
What felonies Magnum Logistics will not hire
There’s nothing stated online about this, and the company didn’t tell us if there’s a specific confirmed charge that would stop someone from getting the job.
What felony convictions might have a hard time getting hired here?
Does Magnum Logistics hire felons? The answer is yes, but certain felonies may be a turn-off for them. Naturally, they don’t like felonies involving driving. If your record includes the following felonies, you may have a hard time getting hired here:
- Grand theft auto
- Vehicular Manslaughter
- Assault Involving a Motor Vehicle
However, you can always apply to other positions in the office, warehouse or shop if your driving record disqualifies you from trucking jobs. Think outside the box! In fact, you may find you prefer these other jobs.
Does Magnum Logistics hire sex offenders?
The company didn’t tell us whether they will hire sex offenders or not, and we didn’t find anything online about it from former or current employees. We’re not sure!
Does Magnum Logistics drug test?
It looks like they do. As a trucking company, sobriety is obviously important to them. Magnum Logistics is looking for candidates they can trust to handle their vehicles. Because of that, they take drug testing seriously.
It’s important you do, too. Wait until you know you’ll pass a drug test before applying. Even better, use this as an opportunity to get clean. Remember, your past is your past.
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