Most Important Questions From New Drivers Threads

[peppermintjoi]

Hi,
The recruiters at USA trucking are RUDE, just my opinion, in fact I have found female recruiters to be rude.
The recruiter from Schneider was ever so nice. A MAN!

Originally Posted by billh

I graduate Friday from Keystone Diesel Institute and so far everyone has turned me down. I don't know if its because of my past with speeding which I got suspended in 2001 for 2 wks or my last speeding ticket in 2007. What's the problem here? Is it the insurance companies that don't want me to drive for a company or is it something else? I had USA Truck tell me no today and I asked why and the lady told me she didn't have to give me an explanation.

And advice? Thanks

[peppermintjoi]

Thanks Y'all!!!!
I can log on here on a really BLUE day, the things y'all say, have me LMAO.
Thanks again,
peppermintjoi

[Electra-glide]

Originally Posted by peppermintjoi

Thanks Y'all!!!!
I can log on here on a really BLUE day, the things y'all say, have me LMAO.
Thanks again,
peppermintjoi

I am glad we made you happy, Don't know whats so funny though

[prancerdog]

Originally Posted by RickG

He knows it's a bad choice because of all the experienced drivers and newbies here saying they can't find jobs . You don't have to drive a truck to look at labor department statistics and know there are over 1 million unemployed people in the transportation industry , a 50% increase in a year . There are a lot more stores going out of business so doesn't that mean less trucks needed for deliveries ? Haven't you read the articles about applications piling up at trucking companies because there are far more applicants than openings ? It's tough enough for an experienced trucker to try to stay employed . You have it right saying leave the job to professionals . There is still a need for professionals . The only need for newbies is to fill the seat of a truck that got abandoned by another rookie that got a reality check . Entering the industry with no experience is a foolish , irresponsible decision .

EVERYONE HAD TO START SOMEWHERE, there are other industrys hirting for me I have thought about being a truck driver many times and there is never the perfect time to be new in any work force, look at all the college grads that cant find a job,so sorry that new people entering the work force makes it tough for you its tough for everyone what about your reality check

[prancerdog]

Rickg wow 3200 posts in just over year are you sure you drive if so where do you find the time

[prancerdog]

Originally Posted by strawberrywine_sc

how do you know this? Have you ever driven a truck? Don't put someone down because of their career choice. You do what makes you happy and leave the driving to the professionals. Think of it this way, without us, stores and other businesses wouldn't get what they need and neither would you. That's why we drivers are here. Have a nice day.

good point but iam still thinking how about some cheese with that whine

[RickG]

Originally Posted by prancerdog

Rickg wow 3200 posts in just over year are you sure you drive if so where do you find the time

The past month I've been out of work after having surgery . I'll be out another 2 weeks . But when I drive it goes like this . I go to the terminal 10 minutes from the house . I get a preloaded trailer and drive about 400 miles to 500 miles then stop , usually at a Flying J with WiFi . The next day I drive 50 - 150 miles , spend an average 2 hours unloading . The trailers are dedicated and go back to the terminal empty . Miles are paid round trip .Then I do it again .

[RickG]

Originally Posted by prancerdog

EVERYONE HAD TO START SOMEWHERE, there are other industrys hirting for me I have thought about being a truck driver many times and there is never the perfect time to be new in any work force, look at all the college grads that cant find a job,so sorry that new people entering the work force makes it tough for you its tough for everyone what about your reality check

New people entering the work force doesn't make it tough for me except having to deal with their sloppy maneuvering on the highway . But the truth is many of them will never enter the work force . [LINK POSTED BY MEMBER] Only Members Can View This Truck Forum Link. . Since this article was written in December over 80,000 more people have lost their jobs in the industry and trucking schools have probably turned out several thousand graduates . So it sure isn't a perfect time . So go ahead and keep thinking about driving because you won't likely get further than that . You might as well apply for a job at a GM assembly plant . The odds of getting a job are the same .

[Tran Man]

Originally Posted by RickG

New people entering the work force doesn't make it tough for me except having to deal with their sloppy maneuvering on the highway . But the truth is many of them will never enter the work force . [LINK POSTED BY MEMBER] Only Members Can View This Truck Forum Link. . Since this article was written in December over 80,000 more people have lost their jobs in the industry and trucking schools have probably turned out several thousand graduates . So it sure isn't a perfect time . So go ahead and keep thinking about driving because you won't likely get further than that . You might as well apply for a job at a GM assembly plant . The odds of
getting a job are the same .

Like I said;.. You are better than a Dictionary, and right on the mark with trucking news !

It's nice to see a 5 star General, being truthful, and honest with new people...

[RickG]

Originally Posted by Tran Man

Like I said;.. You are better than a Dictionary, and right on the mark with trucking news !

It's nice to see a 5 star General, being truthful, and honest with new people...

Thanks , but too many of them prefer to listen to the lies of recruiters and trucking school staff . They like their ears tickled .
2 Timothy 4:3,4–”For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but wanting to have their ears tickled, they will accumulate for themselves teachers in accordance to their own desires; and will turn away from listening to the truth and wander off into myths.”