Clothing for fuel delivery to service stations?

Regarding the "20 years experience" notation on my profile, not sure how that was generated. Of course, I must have something to do with it, but the most accurate notation would be "20 years ago". The profile details of many members of many forums are typically fluff and suspect, try Googling Copperhead Road and see what you get. There is a Copperhead Lane in Morgantown Indiana, but that's about it.

Perhaps the profile should be asking "how many times divorced?" I suggest it's a good way to gauge if it's possible to put up with the person on a daily basis.

The summary of my situation is this: Back in the late 80's, early 90's I drove OTR. I got tired of the environment, and moved on. Fast forward to 2013, and I realized that "regular jobs" were not so available here in Indy. Most jobs being publicized were from temporary staffing agencies that ran constantly. I've been in those sorts of workplaces, as labor, and as security guard, and that's a rough group to be around.

Remove the temporary staffing jobs and you are left with technical schools offering training in nursing, cosmetology etc. and trucking companies. I've drove in the past, the distant past, but was willing to give it a go. Having pets at home, I wasn't able or willing to go out on the road.

I posted this cover letter on craigslist, in Resumes: http://indianapolis.craigslist.org/res/4881446059.html It's a bit hokey, but the result was an appointment for an interview, and the interview resulted in a job offer. The owner of the company drives when needed, and the other employee/contractor says he's been with them for 2 1/2 years.

I'm happy to have the opportunity to start accumulating experience in a category of trucking that intimidates some folks (limiting the pool of drivers), in return for being home daily. Many drivers are misinformed on the details of the HazMat endorsement, the Risk Assessment from Homeland Security etc. thinking the endorsement requires annual renewal, serious money, lost work, etc. The confusion just benefits those who have the endorsement.

As for the 1099 being a non-starter for some, I'm not thrilled about it, but the reality is 99% of my crappy jobs and crappy bosses came with W-2s.

 

If nothing else, "I did this before" helps to reduce any jitters or lack of confidence.