who needs what, when it comes to hiring

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by harleyg, Feb 21, 2010.

  1. Feb 21, 2010 #1
    harleyg

    harleyg Light Load Member

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    Got a CDL 3yrs or so ago when trucking was estimating a shortage of drivers by the year of 2010 to be in the range of a quarter of a million..Does this number sound too high?? any how it was a large number but who can estimate the things that are?? Only politicians can arrange how they are and I guess they screwed up again!!To the point, I have a CDL and all the endorsements w/it yea rah !!##%%. What good is it? Does werner expect one to be a recent graduate from school??Does Swift require you to be a recent graduate form school?? Do both require a road test.. Have not been in a truck in a while must do a brush up I guess, but who requires what?? THNX
     
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  3. Feb 21, 2010 #2
    Dreaman

    Dreaman Medium Load Member

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    I think you will find any large company will want you to have been in a truck recently. If not back to class and time with trainer. You might find a local company however as long as you have been out of the seat it could be a challenge.
     
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  4. Feb 21, 2010 #3
    Freebird135

    Freebird135 Road Train Member

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    im no expert but i think the trucker shortage is something that cdl mills and deisel tech trade schools made up to get more students
     
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  5. Feb 21, 2010 #4
    Jimbo60

    Jimbo60 Medium Load Member

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    Not trying to be a smart aleck or anything but, I would think that the best way to find out what you want to know is to call some companies and talk to the recruiters.

    Just sayin'

    ............. Jim
     
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  7. Feb 21, 2010 #5
    jtrnr1951

    jtrnr1951 Road Train Member

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    Ok, I'm 6' 3

    if I go back to driving, will that end the shortage ????
     
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  8. Feb 21, 2010 #6
    Dreaman

    Dreaman Medium Load Member

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    Maybe not but it will put a dent in it.:biggrin_2559:
     
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