New CDL grad but no prior work history the last 3 years

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  1. westypnw

    westypnw Bobtail Member

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    Just finishing up my CDL 20 week class, I’ve had the opportunity to meet with 4 mega carriers during requirement, but haven’t decided on a company yet. I come from a banking background with a solid work history from 2002-2020 same company but left during Covid 2020 due to severance package and had the opportunity to take time off and not worry about money or working the last few years, decided I wanted a completely different career change and went to CDL school. Now I’m about to graduate, but I’ve noticed allot of these mega carriers are requesting my last 3 years of work history. Should this be a concern? I’ve never been to jail, have no DOT issues, not even a speeding ticket and my prior work history although a gap of 3 years was solid. Basically just been a stay at home parent but now my kids are off to college and I’m looking for a new career to keep busy. Any one had any similar experiences. Thanks all.
     
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  3. cuzzin it

    cuzzin it Road Train Member

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    Know someone who will say you worked for them ?
    hint hint nudge nudge say no more
     
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  4. Chinatown

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    List your solid work history from 2002 - 2020, then put furlough 2020 due to company covid policy, plus generous severance package.
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    Furlough:
    1. suspension or discharge of a worker or workers on account of economic conditions or shortage of work.
    You worked for the same company for 18 years and that's a rarity and a big plus in your favor.
     
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  5. Chinatown

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    Are you in Washington State?
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    Which mega's have offered you a job?
     
  6. westypnw

    westypnw Bobtail Member

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    I’m in Baton Rouge, Louisiana and it’s Steven’s Transportation, TMC, Werner, and Schneider
     
  7. lual

    lual Road Train Member

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    From banking.....to OTR big rig driver?

    Gosh -- that should be fun!!! :p :D

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  8. Chinatown

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    Of those 4 I'd chose between Stevens Transport and TMC.
     
  9. lual

    lual Road Train Member

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    I took a hiatus from "regular" work for about 2 years after I got my CDL.

    You should be fine.

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  10. lual

    lual Road Train Member

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    One of Schneider's tanker schools is in Louisiana, down along the coast.

    Hires brand new drivers.

    @Judge

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