Hey y’all!
I’m 26 years old and like a lot of people my age I have moved around a lot in the last three years and been forced to go from job to job for various reasons. And working various jobs I realize what I really don’t like is customer service. So I thought truck driving would be nice since I don’t have to deal with the public at large. I’m not anti social but I am an introvert.
I don’t care about the money I make starting out but I am looking for something that will pay for my training since I’m broke right now. I don’t have anything on my driving record or criminal that would disqualify me but I have failed drug tests for jobs in the past. (One for pet smart and one for goodwill) I’m clean and sober now aside from the occasional drink and smoking of cigs .
Is truck driving something that is on the table for me or should I try something else?
Thank you everyone and stay safe out there!
Seeking paid training with spotty work history
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You probably should consider a different career path.
Depending on what the testing site and employer reports, it could be in a database somewhere.Last edited: Apr 4, 2021
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A lot of the major carriers will house and feed you. You will likely have to room with someone for a time and then live on a truck with trainer. But once you make solo it is awesome! But you’re a rookie so expect to be frustrated and confused at times.
It’s good for an individual like yourself. You can also clean up any social media accounts. They don’t want to see any skulls and grim reapers, in case you get pulled into court. Idk about that drug screen? If there going to pick apart anything that’s it. But you can just call any recruiter and ask. They’ll be happy to here from you. Also.. No matter what any one else tells you to the contrary Use Your GD GPS! At least the one on your phone. But your Qualcomm will have truck specific routing.Gypsy88 and slow.rider Thank this. -
how do you expect to deal with the dock workers? the sales rep? the broker? if you were to one day work your way up to owner operator, you're darned tootin to be IN customer service.
it's all we have to offer.....CUSTOMER SERVICE.
that being said, jot down all your jobs, you will need extra paper to do so, from what i gather about you, and if you manage to garner a spot with a training company..STAY THERE, and LEARN how to deal with what else....CUSTOMERS....JSanborn103 Thanks this. -
If you do get a shot at trucking make up your mind from the get go that drugs have no place in this industry.JSanborn103, slow.rider and Vic Firth Thank this. -
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How long ago were the drug tests?
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you get better results with respect to others FIRST, than you can ever imagine. nasty, bad behavior is simply not called for, from ANYONE in ANY industry.
yes, security guards are nothing more than minimum wage slugs.....i find that when i treated ANYONE with respect, i got it back...then as i walked away...i'd call that "so and so" a whole lotta names, when i knew they could not hear me, and i smiled all the way back to my truck.....Rideandrepair, rachi and asphaltreptile311 Thank this. -
Apply with one company and don't mention the failed drug test.
If the company finds out and doesn't hire you, then be honest with the next application.
They weren't DOT drug tests, so maybe not public record anywhere.
More than likely, since you've never had a cdl, the work history will only go back 3 years.
Try Stevens Transport first.
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