Disabled Vet trying to get back to work

Oh boy do we have advice for you!

But first maybe one of the moderators can move your post so you have your very own thread.

Or just start a new topic in this category.

Questions From New Drivers

 

Your editing caused a freaky thing to happen in the other thread.
The reply to the question came 19 minutes before the question was asked.

 

Where is your location?
Do you already have a CDL?
Do you have mobility issues?

 

@Grifster --

I'm in extreme southern GA. I started driving the big rigs at age 56.

My latest gig: hazmat tanker, hauling fuel. Home daily.

In case you weren't already aware -- currently, the general freight market is in a pretty bad slump. Thus, many carriers have tightened up their hiring requirements. It's a tougher hunt than say, 12 months ago.

If you can routinely drive & park a class "A" RV successfully -- then there may be a place for you within the industry....depending on the nature of your disability.

Most fleets by now have either mostly (or completely) gone to tractors with automated transmissions -- so the tractor is now doing that work for you.

Most fleets love to hire veterans. But...be advised...they will ask you in rather great detail about your military history, your driving record, and your criminal history (if any). And of course -- they will also want to know all the details of your disability.

Being in Florida is also problematic. Many carriers don't like hiring out of Florida. This is especially true, given the current crappy freight environment--& depending on where you are in Florida.

Without knowing where you live in Florida (nearest city, &/or zip code)...it's pretty tough to tell you much more....& give accurate info.

-- L