Second Career

I call JR Schugel today and the recruiter(some woman) was nothing but rude to me over the phone. I told her that I have 18 years driving experience. Most of it local and some of it OTR. My last company went under in April and I work for another for about a month July/August and it didn't pan out. What floored me the most was she(this recruiter) asked me if I had any winter driving experience? I have lived in Minnesota most of my life and every company I worked for was out of Minnesota, so what do you think? I thought to myself "What a S***** C***" Duh!

 

Try this forum.

 

I think,friend,as you did not mention your OTR experience,if you have none,this will be your first significant problem.Six years ago,I went to Schugel in New Ulm after pulling a curtain side for six months,-it was not good enough cause it was not bonafide OTR. I have though,heard more good than bad from the drivers who DO work there and believe it would be a good place to start,or for that matter stay if it works for you.. Good Luck

 

Hey Casey Welcome. I think Bumpy was referring to Mpls Judd but also try going to some of the local companies as well. I.E. grain elevators or what not. It would at least be a foot in the door. Good luck and keep us posted on your progress.

 

Just go to your local elevator and talk to the manager. Might have to start as a grunt but once you show how determined you are they will work with ya. The company I work for is out of Marshall and they are world widw but I get paid by the hour and am in a bed every night. Sometimes the elvator would even know if theres a farmer that might need help. Gotta start somewhere and at least you can get a small of driving. Go over to FCA (Farmers Co-op Association) in Trimont there and talk to them. Its worth a shot at least. I know my boss was looking for seasonal drivers just for harvest but never know if it can lead to longer employment. Thats how I startd out and have been there a year next month.

 

Last week I walked in to a Co-op that was advertising for a Class A driver, and showed them my spotless driving record and 4 months of driving experience and they hired me on the spot.

This is a day job Mon - Fri. and will be within 100 miles of home all week long, so no overnights or at least very few.

It is seasonal, so I will have plenty of work this fall and next spring. I will likely plow snow this winter with a tandem truck for someone this winter.