Hey everyone I’m very new to this industry and I need some help. I’m going to be very blunt in this message and I understand that I will likely receive hate. Please note that what I’m about to write is not something I’m interested in debating or arguing about I’m simply adding as much detail as possible so some of you can possibly help me out here. So I ask that we remain professional. Thank you
I have currently been unemployed for 2.5 years due to my background. I am a registered sex offender. I have done my time and am no risk to anyone and actively try to stop people from becoming offenders and help whoever I can. Aside from that I can not get employed by anyone, not even Walmart or McDonald’s. So I’ve decided to open my own company in hotshot trucking. Luckily I have someone that has been supporting me financially and helping me aquire the stuff I need to get into this industry.
I had thought that I researched everything thoroughly, written everything down, and had it all figured out. Unfortunately due to my affliction (for lack of a better word) I always miss something and that is the case yet again.
I have registered my business name, got my business license, and got my truck (2020 f450). I am now ready to go to cdl school and I find out what I missed. The 2 schools in my area cost 3800 and 5250. I thought there was financial aid available through fafsa but I was wrong. The only financial aid is through the same office that does food stamps and they are out of funding and don’t know when they will have more.
I know I can ask the person that has been helping me for more assistance but that hurts me as they have already helped me so much and they intend to help me with getting my trailer and all the other various government required documentation to hit the road. I just want to do at least one part on my own but I’m not sure what to do here (I’m also not sure why there needs to be another pay wall for this industry).
I can not get any other employment as I can’t pass a background check. My credit is shot so a loan is not an option, and the schools payment plan is 1000 a week so that is not an option.
I’m sure many of you, at this point, are thinking why the hell is this guy going about opening a company this way. The simple answer is I’m out of options and I need to still make money. I have people that depend on me making this work, and I refuse to give up or let them down. This is my last option at making any money. My only other option is disappearing to another country and creating a new identity which I would really rather not do.
So yeah sorry for the long post with stuff you guys will most likely not like and disagree with. I ask that you please don’t shame me or tell me I’m an idiot. Please just tell me what my options are for getting into this ###### school so I can continue moving forward with my new life. I greatly appreciate any help.
Thank you
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