Been off the road too long...

Welcome to the NEW trucking industry.

90 days out of school without a job requires a refresher.

24-36 months off...require a refresher or second seat. Regardless of experience.

Experience only counts if obtained within the past 12 months, for all intents and purposes.

 

unless you are lucky, I was able to get a short haul, local job, have been off the road for 26 years, got my CDL back in April thru a school paid for by W.I.A., took me till the end of August to get a job, but It was worth the wait

 

i'm kind of in the same boat i'v been out for 2 years taking care of my famly.I think they want the experiance but dont want to pay for it I have start all over again.I think becoming o/o may be the way to go.

 

Please hold all calls, we have a winner! Rates have been cut that sharply by the "mega carriers" over the years that now the only way to turn a profit is by paying a newbie 27 cents/mile.And if you have 14 years experience, but haven't driven for the past 12 days, you'll need a refresher course and then we'll consider you (at 27 cents a mile...)

 

Right you are!!!

 

When freight picks up if you have driven 3 months within five years old JB will hire you but not now. If you been out of the truck for over 2 years forget it right now. You got a better chance driving and landing a local job. MUCH better.