Is self-employment considered a work history?

Did you file taxes? If not it won't count with most companies. Some of the starter companies might let you get by with saying you were unemployed. You'll have to call around and ask.

 

7 years? Any carrier will want to see some proof of self-employment that will cover the entire period. Tax filings, letters from clients and business associates, web site, invoicing, etc. Mostly, they want to know you we're not working for a Carrier XYZ a few years ago and was involved in a major at-fault accident, fired then went off the radar ... or were perhaps not at home "on the disability"

 

Hey there. I had similar issues myself with work history. It seems like every company has slightly different policies when it comes to this. But most will accept 1099's, tax returns and/or notarized reference letters (from former clients, vendors, etc.) as verification. I would strongly recommend contacting recruiters from companies you plan to apply to after school and finding out what their specific requirements are. Good luck!

 

with your talent they might hire you for advertisement, making posters ect.!!!

 

Remember that any business insurance policies you had in your name will suffice as proof.

 

You'll be fine, but I'd recommend that you go to an outside trucking school before you sign on. All you'll have to do is show them your tax returns for the past three years and you'll be in fine shape.