I am currently in the process of changing careers from law enforcement to trucking. I have applied with Watkins Shepard and will hopefully be attending their school in August or Sept. I am very excited about the change but a little apprehensive. I have read the term "washed out" in relation to training several times throughout various posts. What kinds of things will get you "washed out" of training?
What will "wash you out"?
Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Bronco209, Jul 30, 2007.
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Drinking or drugs while training is #1 not showing up for classes on time #2, and of course the least common is lack of ability, it is extremely rare but it does sometimes happen. Not EVERY one can do this and its much better to find that out in a controlled environment.
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in addition to the already mentioned, financial shortcomings to pay your balance. if you go with a company school, they will contract to take it out of your future pay. also, failing a DOT physical. if you have medical issues and prescription drugs, check out fmcsa.gov for disqualifying info. finally, not taking the training seriously can get you failed on permit tests, written tests, and road tests. the pre trip covers 360+ items, and u gotta know em!
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hiding issues during your pre-hire, when discovered, will get you sent home. DUI? Criminal History? Serious traffic violations? (speeding over 15mph, reckless driving conviction, rear-end accident) Previous employment difficulties? Health issues?(diabetes, vision, blood pressure) Drug use?(I had to delay entry into driving school because CR England would not accept my dentists note explaining I had just received a codeine based pain killer after a tooth extraction).
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no the dui and ticket is past the limit. most go back as far as 7 years some just do 5. it all depends on your age how far they go back me personally they go back 7. -
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Company value-detracters with goals not parallel to the organization really burn me up as a waste of energy (a good answer to an interview question of what people do you least get along with in your last company, lol). -
no prob, just be honest and expect questions from them. heck would you really want to work for a company that didn't ask questions ? if they didn't then it may mean they aren't all that good and you would be wasting your time. -
Honesty is the best policy as the saying goes.
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