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Old 07.04.2008
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brian , i also wish you luck! with all the need for driver's, im sure we can get an OTR job. i have been thinking about it for the last 10 years!

I'm not so sure anymore, I use to think I pretty much had it made finding a driving job, now it seems my experience and good work/driving record mean nthing ! Now we have many O/O going under not to mention the carriers that have closed their doors putting many more drivers out there looking for work .
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I, too, don't understand the apparent unwillingness of companies to hire experienced drivers - who have taken a leave of absence, shall we say. "Insurance" doesn't cut it here, for me.

The ONLY thing I can think of is the thought that "he quit driving once, he'll do it again, and we'll be out a driver". But that makes no sense, either, since it's well known that the vast majority of newbies (such as myself) will quite the business after less than a year.

I can't see it being an age, thing, either. Not only am I a newbie, I'm 50 - and I got hired right out of school. Not hiring somebody who already KNOWS how to drive a truck and just might need to learn a few rule changes strikes me as the height of stupidity.

As for the refresher - I've heard several currently employed drivers suggest it as a good idea. I don't know if $500 is reasonable or not - but I'd for darn sure make certain that the school/course was PTDI certified.
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We had a guy in that boat in our CDL class. I think the cost was under 1000 but he sat in the class for the first week and got about 5 driving sessions. The guy already had a job. Funny thing is for some reason that job fell through. The school hooked him up with a local company that recruits there. It was a Sage school in Yadkinville NC
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I've been out of driving 10 years and kept my CDL because I thought it would get me work if I needed it. Well, I need it and I can't get a look! I have read on this forum that companies aren't looking at guys like you and me as "experienced" drivers. Yeah, I know your immediate thought, but its true. I think one reason are the changes in DOT laws, logging etc..

I recently did a road test for a local company in Lynchburg, actually backed a 53'er into a slot between two trailers at a dock on the 1st attempt with no puling up to correct myself or anything, but I was grinding gears like a bad dog. (2 pounds of burger with that please) and the reviewer said I couldn't float the gears because the company set their trucks up that way,.. in short they failed me on the driving test, and that after they paid for a complete physical, drug screen, etc.!!

So I called a driving school and they said they would spend a day with me for $500 and provide a certificate on completion. But I don't know the validity of the cedrtificate with these companies or if a one day refresher class would be enough. So it sounds like a good idea but I think the companies can pick 'n choose as they like in this economy.

Plus I'm a Geezer now (reached the 60mm) and I'm not sure I could take an OTR job with a lot of lumping or tarping, as much as I like to think I'm young, I'm not! So if you and I aren't considered experienced then to better OTR jobs with no touch frieght may not be available. Just my thoughts Len

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/ from lyion. $500 for one day .man thats one of the bigest rip offs ive ever heard ,dont do that . check with your state you live in some states will put you in trucking school for very litle money and get you straight with what you need may be just a week or so but not one day . you ant going to get a job if you were asked how much time did you spend at the school they just lafe at you over some rip off deal like that .
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great info! keep the faith guys! and keep looking, it will all work out.
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think i stand a chance of a good job with out having to knock on swift's door? any input would be great. thanks. Len
Yes Len, there is a chance:

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That's my thread where I documented what I went through to not only get a job... but I had to get my CDL back as well.

There are companies out there that will hire you without going with a trainer. However, it's probably a crapshoot to find a good one right off the bat. Somehow I managed to find a good company on the first try. I've been there since the beginning of March and I'd have to say I'm pretty happy.

Pierce only has a handful of trucks and that's probably the key—how many of you OTR drivers got a three day weekend at home for the 4th? I did...

Stick with a smaller company and you'll get better results.
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Yes Len, there is a chance:

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That's my thread where I documented what I went through to not only get a job... but I had to get my CDL back as well.

There are companies out there that will hire you without going with a trainer. However, it's probably a crapshoot to find a good one right off the bat. Somehow I managed to find a good company on the first try. I've been there since the beginning of March and I'd have to say I'm pretty happy.

Pierce only has a handful of trucks and that's probably the key—how many of you OTR drivers got a three day weekend at home for the 4th? I did...

Stick with a smaller company and you'll get better results.
wow! im happy for you! thanks for the link!
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So I spoke with a Schneider recruiter today, and even though they trained me back in '94 and I drove for them a while, I was advised that they aren't hiring for trainees at this time. She said I would need to find a school that would "re-certify" me, and the $500, one day trip I mentioned earlier, probably wouldn't be enough. Now I'm not sure which way to duck since the money is getting low and I don't know if I could afford much more than that $500.

I need a new plan and might need to find someone who is willing to (re)train me again. Anyone have any ideas for someone in Virginia?? Thanks!


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So I spoke with a Schneider recruiter today, and even though they trained me back in '94 and I drove for them a while, I was advised that they aren't hiring for trainees at this time.

Whoa.. That answers THAT question!
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Whoa.. That answers THAT question!
Don't know if you read my earlier post, but I've been out of driving 10 years and she advised that I needed "recent" experience for the openings they were filling in Virginia.
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