The Application of Franklin

Franklin's application requests that the Commission issue a household goods carrier permit. Attached to the application is the material that the Commission requires of all applicants showing that they have the knowledge, ability, financial resources, and responsibility to perform as a household goods carrier.

Franklin's application acknowledges a criminal record and asserts that Franklin has rehabilitated himself. The application notes that much time has passed since Franklin's last conviction. Franklin states that he has rehabilitated himself through the principles of Alcoholics Anonymous. The application also includes statements affirming rehabilitation from his wife and his mother, and statements affirming his fitness to receive a permit from neighbors and people with whom he has interacted since his parole in 1994.

Based on the direction of the ALJ, Franklin supplemented his initial application with an "Additional Presentation of Evidence and Proof of Fitness" dated May 17, 2001. This material contains documents from the Department of Corrections concerning Franklin's record, the results of drug-screening tests, and other permits and records from the Department of Motor Vehicles and the California Highway Patrol. This material was accepted for filing without objection at the second PHC.

The material from the Department of Corrections notes that Franklin was released from prison to a three-year parole commencing on October 2, 1994 . On November 1, 1995, Franklin was discharged from parole. His record shows no other arrests or convictions from that date. Franklin states that the terms of his parole included drug testing, monthly office visits, and parole officer visits to his employer and family.

Other material in this filing indicate that the California Department of Motor Vechicles issued Franklin a motor carrier permit on March 5, 2001, under which Franklin may haul freight. The material also attests to Franklin's credit worthiness and a negative drug-screening test performed on April 10, 1998. In addition, Franklin submitted a negative drug-screening test dated June 6, 2001.