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Looking for an O/O to Hire Me!

Discussion in 'Seek Employment' started by Nita E, Jun 20, 2011.

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  1. Jun 20, 2011 #1
    Nita E

    Nita E Bobtail Member

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    I have been looking to rejoin the driving industry, but without much luck as of yet. I'm wondering if it's possible for an O/O to hire me in order that i may regain experience and subsequently get on with a company. I will be relocating to Georgia in a few weeks, and am looking forward to any and all advice. Thanks in advance and Happy Trucking to All!
     
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  3. Jun 20, 2011 #2
    2hellandback

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    do you have to relocate to ga?
     
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  4. Jun 20, 2011 #3
    Nita E

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    Yes, relocating is unavoidable at this point. Why do you ask 2hellandback?
     
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  5. Jun 21, 2011 #4
    2hellandback

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    Would be easier to get you home in tx than ga.
     
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  7. Jun 21, 2011 #5
    BigJohn54

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    Welcome to the forum. I'm looking to get back in with no recent experience. I'm still closing out a Broadband project I'm working on so I haven't made the jump yet. Since I have done a lot of research, I'll share my findings.

    As I'm sure you have discovered the "mega-companies" want to retrain you. Schneider said they would take me with an approved refresher course and a short company training run. I can get this through a local training company for $1333. A local community college will soon be doing this and I expect it will cost less than half that amount and likely be better training. I have spoken to a couple of small owner/operators or fleet operators. It is possible to get hired this way. They seem to value old experience over new training.

    IMHO, if you can drive and pass the road test, you just have two hurdles to jump over. You have to find someone to give you a chance. This will take a little time and effort. And you have to be approved by their insurance. This may vary greatly from one to another.

    Keep your eyes open in this section. There are opportunities from time to time. Check out this thread:

    http://www.thetruckersreport.com/truckingindustryforum/seek-employment/147177-looking-for-company-lease-operator-asap.html

    Give Tom a call or pre-qualify on his website. I'm not sure if he still has an opening. This will give you a better idea of what your chances are. Good luck.
     
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    Nita E

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    Thanks Big John for the info. I try to read as much as i can concerning the industry and I'm sure this thread will be helpful.
     
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  9. Jun 21, 2011 #7
    Nita E

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    Please clarify things a little for me tohellandback. Are you stating that you are aware of a possible employer?
     
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  10. Jun 21, 2011 #8
    2hellandback

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    Yes i am a possible employer.
     
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  11. Jun 21, 2011 #9
    Nita E

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    Hi Gary. Tried to send a PM, but i don't have enough posts yet. I'll be calling in a few, what's the latest you'll accept calls? Once again, thanks for taking the time out to respond.
     
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  12. Jun 22, 2011 #10
    2hellandback

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    24-7 on calls. i see your in tyler im heading to houston from ks city ks to night.
     
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