Originally Posted by BigDaddyJollyRob

Because I chose the teamsters training academy I'm being rejected for job offers. They say its not an approved school. The school is 320 hrs and accepted by the Workforce Investment Act(government sponsored and state certified). Because I'm trained on PUPS 28 ft CFI/conway truckload said people don't pass there 1 wk orientation with a 48 or 53 ft trailer. I told them I would pay for prior training before going to orientation,No you'll need 3mo otr with another carrier. CRETE, I applied online and did employment verification they never got back to me so I called and asked the status. They said application denied because I didn't go to an approved school and would need 5mo OTR then could be hired. This leaves me with the first company I looked at (MILLIS) and was smart enough yesterday to CYA and secure my spot for 03/03/08. I will spend the rest of my time before my road test looking for more options.
I have some other local jobs I'm going to contact by next week. I already spoke with Conway Freight and will find the rest of the LTL's in this area.
I now understand why people end up at Swift,Werner,CR england, SOMETIMES YOU JUST HAVE TO START SOMEWHERE. I WILL NOT WORK FOR CR ENGLAND. I've given Swift a call for the NorthEast and have two former classmates going to orientation next week.I'll see what the have to say.

Originally Posted by mikel

I feel ya big d, they should give you a cup (the kind that protects your junk)when you get your CDL. BECAUSE YOUR GONNA NEED IT WHEN FILLING OUT APPS. I didnt know I was gonna get kicked as much as i have. I didnt want to go to work for one of these low pay jobs.But you relise you cant be to picky when the bills are coming .But the pup trailer is a new one the school cant just say you have been using 45s ? Well I leave Sunday for CFI . I will start a post when I get goin down there. Keep your head up push on nail that test...Good luck will stay in touch tell gene to stay out of your way you got work to do..Later

Originally Posted by Ron-MARS Trucking

Did not the Teamsters have all general types of equipment in their yard? When I went through years ago, I became a pest and wouldn't leave until I got my hands on every piece of equipment in the yard.

You never know when that might come in handy...hang in there Big D and be persistent

Originally Posted by latanea

man I am grinning ear to ear for you - you have no idea what an adventure you are about to start on!

Originally Posted by BigDaddyJollyRob

I'm running into problems getting hired due to training on 28fts trailers. There are no union jobs open in my area.I will apply to all of them. I've applied to alot of OTR companies and I'm being turned down. Do you have any info on Prime company drivers. My brother in law is looking for me as well and as soon as something opens up at his job(union) I'm there. As for now I'm planning on my first choice of Millis and now looking at PrimeInc. They can get me in on the 25th of feb before my unemployment runs out. But I need more research on prime inc. I just find lease info and I wont lease.

Originally Posted by 074344

BigDaddyJollyRob,

I hope everything turns out for the best. I am not suprised that there are no union openings in your area. Are you? I don't mean that as an insult either so please don't take it that way. It just proves that good companies don't have trouble keeping drivers. Please put your app's in with all of them and keep your eyes and ears open in case they are in need of drivers. Try to check in with the manager or representative at least once a month to let them know you are still interested.

I won't even comment on 99% of the OTR companies to you. I think you know what the answer will be.

Drive safe