I am wondering if any new grads have made it into their own truck without a diploma or equivalent? I would say I'm an intelligent person. I read about 5 novels a week could do some trig if my life were on the line however I would hate to ruin my credit by defaulting on a loan by getting canned at the 11th hour cause someone realized I havent got a hs diploma. What have you folks experienced?
hs diploma/g.e.d
Discussion in 'Trucking Industry Regulations' started by zebcohobo, Jul 20, 2010.
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You need to get your GED. You can go to the local library and check the study materials and find out where you can test. Every job application I ever filled out always asked for a HS diploma or a GED. You might find some that don't but why should you limit yourself?
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I agree with GH. Get your GED.
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I haven't been asked to see it in 11 years since being an o/o..
Maybe I'll pull out my diploma next time..
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This is how my H.S. Diploma has worked for me.
Joining the Marine Corps, they wanted to see it, and that was in 1967.
After the Marines, I determined that being a civilian "Sucked". Went into the Army as a Combat-Medic, and they wanted to see it.
After the Army, I decided I wanted to use that "Fine G.I. Bill" and go to college and major in Criminology. They wanted to see it.
While in college, I needed some extra cash, so I applied at "Goodhew Ambulance", and they wanted to see it.
After my second semester, I was recruited by the Riverside Police Department in California (Where I Retired From), and they wanted to see it.
After a couple of years off, I came to Prime. It was a little different here. They handed me a schedule and basically said, "Look Left, Look Right, Can you Read This, and What is your name", Next !!!
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I have worked in trucks for 35 years no one has ever asked me to see it.
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Not one single job i had before becomeing an o/o asked to see a diploma, but they were all construction and driving jobs where experience out ways a diploma.
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Thanks for the replies y'all I checked out the local unemployment office and they offer a free refresher course and the exam is free as long as you pass. Found out I need the GED to qualify for a WIA grant to pay for school. Which kinda sucks cause I had a class A with tanker and hazmat in the late 90's and lost it. I can get them back now,but don't have a truck and trailer to test in! Any O/O in Lexington/Redbank SC that would let me test in their rig? You would of course be compensated. Thank-you
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No one in trucking will ever care. They just want a body in the truck...
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