Help a trucker wannabe out!

Believe it. I've been told that directly by more than a few carries now. ANY drug related charge or conviction...yes...even a misdemeanor like mine and over 20 years ago is a...and I quote... "Never hire thing for us"...Period!

More than one carrier was most impressed with me on the phone and quite disappointed when we got to that part. More than one said... "Darn Chris, I'm really sorry. I thought we could really offer you something good and work together..but this is a .... (see quote above)"

They were very polite and if I'm any reader of folks, truly disappointed because they could see I have a good professional attitude and a drive to...well...DRIVE!! LOL

 

No I haven't...But I will now!! Thanks for the list!

 

[ Save your money and look hard into a Community College that will train you and you will save $10000's of bucks.

2. Seek a smaller company all the big companies give big promises with no results, and look at the carrier and the freight they haul............and long haul is 600 miles minmun full load...........learn the lingo............

talk to some drivers,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

don't jump into this without serious thought.................................

if there is a 400% turnover rate on average in the industry...........do you think they are going to tell you that in trucking school???????????????????

I don't think so?????????????????????????

LOL...............lots of Luck...................frogman

 

Thanks for the advice but...Ummm...apparently you haven't read much of this thread. ORG and I went to the same college together both paying out of pocket. We've passed and have our Class A CDL's and are now in the job hunting process.

I don't know ORG watta ya think? Have we put some serious thought into all of this? LOL

Seriously though, appreciate the input!

 

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Just trying to prove a point................

Do your searches.............

22 year old BooBoo will NOT stop you, get your foot in the door, it'll get easier after that ...Promise !!!

 

I haven't started school yet, but reading this and some other I posts I get the feeling that it would be a good idea to do a job search and get some solid connections with companies BEFORE ever setting foot in a school. It would seem to take off a lot of pressure deciding who to go with toward the end training, and you'll already have a good idea who'll take you on and who won't. It would seem to me (and I could be wrong) that if you approach a company you want to work for before school then you can make your case on what you’re going to do, why you want to work for them once you finísh school, and why they should hire you. If a company really wants you then you would think they’d be willing to wait the few weeks it takes for you to finish school knowing they’ll be getting in return a dedicated and motivated employee who’s committed to staying with them. Then you can attend school and just concentrate on that already knowing that you’re lined up for a job with a company you’ll be happy with. I’m sure some companies won’t talk to you until you’ve finished school or are at least attending, but there’s got to be some out there that will. Does this make any sense, and if so does it happen out there in the trucking World?

 

Chralb~first, a long over due welcome to TTR! [I have been out of town limited internet] I have followed ORGs post since the beggining and I can see from your posts why you and ORG are friends. Much as I have said to ORG I will say to you, despite your DAC, keep trying as you as ORG seem to have a good attitude feet firmly planted and I wish you good luck! ORG: find some posts by oldnewbiegonnabe or otherhalftw or PM them. Otherhalf used to be a trainer at Swift. Oldnewbiegonnabe is JUST FINISHING his training at Swift and went to their school for his CDL. They both might be able to answer questions for you about the compnay and btoh have great attitudes. No matter who or what company you get hired by there will be nay sayers on TTR. Contined good luck to you both and again chralb WELCOME!!

 

Thanks for the warm welcome and kind words sammycat.

I've seen your comments throughout the thread and I'm really glad ORG has made some nice friends here that show so much support. He's a great guy and it didn't take long for him to earn my respect.

He's dedicated, smart and has that never give in attitude that's oh so rare these days it seems. It always does my heart good to see folks younger than me display that kind of drive and decency. Kind of gives me hope for the future...ya know? I have no doubt he'll do well out there and it's time some good company realizes just how lucky they'd be to have him represent them.

Yeah, we may not get to see each other depending on where the roads lead but I have no doubt we'll stay in touch for years to come.

As for me? I'll always keep trying. As long as God gives me another day, I'll give it 110% every time.

 

I am a newbie too. The word I am hearing in selecting a school is make sure they use 53 foot trailers and the courses that the employers are looking at are "Certificate" courses. As near as I can tell, it means 160 to 200 hours. Don't get suckered into a fast class.

I am heading to Crowder college in Neosho, MO in two weeks. They were recommended by a friend of the family and by Conway Truck Load. I am hoping to get accepted by CWTL after school. Conway agreed to pay about 2/3 of the tuition if i make it through the CDL, the Conway orientation, and the 7500 mile of training (they call it finishing).

Like I said, not an expert, but I have done a ton of the research you are doing so I thought I would share what I learned.

Good luck, be safe.