Military Vet needs info

Well, unfortunately, there is a starting price to be paid, but you would have to pay that whether you were starting over at Mcdonalds, going to a factory, or starting your own business. Not much can be done about that, it's simply the way the world works.

On the plus side, you will find that compenies on the outside look very highly upon military retirees, and you will most likely bring traits to the civilian work environment that will stand you in good stead. You have developed work habits, as well as personal habits that make you very well suited to driving a truck and managing your life out on the road. You would be amazed how many people don;t have the simple ability to set an alarm clock and get them selves up when they need to start work.

Here's the biggest advantage you will find. Once you have the intiial time out of the way, and get to a point where you may consider a change in jobs, you have the option because of your retirement pay, of taking some time and looking around at various companies. You will find that most of your civilian counterparts tend to live from payday to payday, and don't have the luxury of the retirement check to put food on the table and heat between the walls while they search for a job. You can take more time and investigate companies properly because of your backup income. For most people, if they leave a job on Friday, on Monday, there is no income and a very big incentive to grab the first job that comes up, whether it's the right job or not.

You'll find that we have military retirees among the members here, and as you search, you will also find that there are companies that seek out military folks for their hiring process. Schneider has always been very military friendly, for example, and some others, like Roehl are learing to value military members as well.

Myself, I've been retired for about 11 years now, and driving in one form or another for most of that time. So welcome to the show, hope you find the info you need here.

 

This is from Schneider web site
Apprenticeship Program includes eligibility to use GI Bill benefits to receive tax-free educational benefit checks from the Department of Veteran Affairs by submitting monthly reports to the Department of Labor.
Provides ex-military with training, mentoring, financial incentives and purchasing power necessary to become an owner-operator truck driver, in conjunction with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Outstanding pay and benefits
Career advancement opportunities
Opportunities throughout our network of offices, maintenance facilities and operating centers throughout North America
Flexible work offerings that provide predictable work schedules and a better work/life balance

 

See if Roehl still has their free Honors program for vets.

 

That post was from a couple years ago.

 

I know that but i talked to Schneider and werner about that program they said if you have your CLASS A you can draw off your GIBILL and get about 800 a month from the VA for 2 years plus your driver pay

 

Hello fellow brothers in arms. I am new to this forum and soon to be retiring from the Air Force. I have also been researching ways to use our G.I. Bill and TMC also has an apprenticeship program.

 

Thank you for you service to our country USAFReg and ghammer5

 

USAFReg,
1st: Thank you for you service.
2nd: as a retiree, it is quite likely you will have some VA disability. You would be amazed as to what is considered "disability". At 30 percent, you qualify for retraining into a new job. This means your school is paid, fees from the DMV and a small stipend while attending school. I strongly urge you (foot stomp) to contact your base DAV asap. Also, check for other careers you may wish to train to. Just don't want you to limit yourself.

Finally, all the GI bill plans from the companies ( we pay vets more their 1st year, etc) draw from your GI bill. It's not free money. Not always a bad thing, just use it wisely.

Pal (USAF 22 yrs)