lady driver wants to return to trucking

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  1. lydiat

    lydiat Bobtail Member

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    Hi; I am new to this forum, just wanted to check in and say hello and hope all are well and keeping it between the lines safely.
    I want to return to trucking after being out of it for 8 yrs. clean MVR and still have my cdl's , recent dot physical, but not sure how to get re-acquainted with a good trucking firm except to jump in and try to check out all the resources. Any input for older female drivers would be a help. Have a good day, Lydiat
     
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  3. Admin

    Admin TTR Forum Owner Staff Member Administrator

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    Welcome to the forum and welcome back to the industry, Lydiat. You may be ready to jump right back into the seat, but the bad news is that many companies will want you to retake trucking school because it has been more than six months since your last trucking job. However, companies are starting to get desperate again for drivers with clean MVRs, so if you call around an explain your situation you might find some that are willing to put you through a company refresher course without having to graduate again from a CDL school. If nobody is able to suggest a likely company in this thread, you might try the trucking jobs forum.
     
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  4. JustSonny

    JustSonny Big Dummy

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    Maybe "1nonly" will chime in here. She's really, really old....:biggrin_2559:

    Welcome to the board Lydiat, you're in good hands!
     
  5. Mastertech

    Mastertech Staff Leader / Admin Staff Member Administrator

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    You'll pay for that comment Oldnewbie...:biggrin_2559:
     
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  6. Gears

    Gears Trucker Forum STAFF - Gone, But Not Forgotten.

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    Glad to have you with us Lydia. Seems to be quite a bit of hiring going on out there. Go for it!
     
  7. JustSonny

    JustSonny Big Dummy

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    I'm no fool. I'm in New Caney and she's way the hell over in Baytown.:biggrin_25525:
     
  8. Truckernurse

    Truckernurse Light Load Member

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    Hi Lydia,
    I'm Pam, and we appear to be in the same boat! I too have been out for 8 years and would like to come back. Good Luck to you in your endeavours!
     
  9. Chesty

    Chesty Light Load Member

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    Welcome Lydia and the best of luck to you. I also am in the process of getting back to driving and I must tell you this forum is top notch. You've come to the right place.:biggrin_25525:
     
  10. bullhaulerswife

    bullhaulerswife Forum Leader/Admin Staff Member Administrator

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    Welcome aboard. Keep us posted on your decisions and Good Luck.
     
  11. Texas-Nana

    Texas-Nana Princess Drives-a-Lot

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    Hi Lydia! Welcome to the forum and welcome back to the industry. This is a great place for information, help, friendship and to meet totally insane people. :biggrin_25523: We're so happy to have you join us!
     
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