187 More Days Until I Become a Trucker (Few Questions)

Were I you, I would get on a payroll ASAP. If your grandparents don't have you on one, you aren't going to be able to use that as employment history, which looks good to recruiters. I know it's tough in that area (I used to live in Fontana a couple years ago), but you gotta get anything. Walmart, fast food, stocking shelves at Ralph's, ANYthing.

Also, why are you limiting yourself to Prime or CRST? You can start out with much better income than either of those, but I'm not bashing either one of them. Are you going to a school in the area or are you planning on going with a carriers training program? I went to ASD over in Fontana, Decent school, old equipment (like most), but you WILL pass the state test.

 

Have you ever been on a payroll for a company? Because work history is pretty important. Warehouse work is tough to get into. It's hard work with long hours depending on what you do there, but it's great experience. You CAN call recruiters now, but have EVERYTHING in order before you do because they will want alot of information.

I am 20, I attend school in August, Birthday is on Sept. 9th, and I graduate Sept. 23. I have a few pre-hires already, but I've spent months working on getting everything right and in order. Which you can do. I first started off by pulling my MVR (Which I knew what was on it), I then contacted a few companies, started doing research online which lead me to this site. I now know more then enough to make somewhat of a decent decision on who I should go with and who I should just avoid.

But like I've said, I've put months work into it. Hours upon hours reading great threads here, and talking to drivers at my job. I am paying for my own schooling aswell because once again I have the resources to do so, I would rather not tie myself down to 1 company for a year and turn out hating it and owe them big bucks. It's what you put into it that counts. Use those days you have by putting them to good use!

 

Lantern,you,young brother,make more sense than many twice your age. Roll on,stay out of trouble,and one day I may ask you for a job.

 

Good luck I have until June next year not because im 20 but because i am finishing up my last few college classes! Good luck and always keep your options wide open!

 

go to a place halfe hour after they open, look clean neat and profesional. ask to speak with the manager or human resourses. do not just ask the first person you see if the are hireing!!! introduce yourselfe and tell them why you want to work there and why they should hire you. be persistant but not annoying. put your uncles down as previous emplyoers talk to them about it.

good luck

 

I took advice from a lady at a trucking school told me when I was 18. Stable employment history is what company's want. Albeit maybe some large carriers don't care much about it, but it makes you look good. As for the "Need Instructions to function", you need to toss that mentality out the window. When you drive solo, no one is going to be there giving you instruction on how to handle a icy hill on a downgrade. Hell even I myself don't know how to yet, but I live in Florida The Sun Shine State

As for getting a job? Submit a application, wait 24-28 hours, call and request to speak to HR (Has to be early as most only work mornings).. When you get on the phone inquire about your application. As for getting a job at Walmart, look more at applying for the Logistics end. Anything to do with Unloading / Loading trucks will give you great experience. I currently work for Target. I've been working the Target DC for a few weeks now, but going back to the Target Store here soon. But even then I will be working Logistics there. I've been with Target for almost 3 years now. (If not 3 years)

Also, YOU have to PUT in the effort to get it done. I'm sorry to hear you didn't grow up with your mom, dad or grandparents.. And trust me, I count myself lucky everyday I can tell them I love them. But it's time to grow up (don't take that in a bad way please) and focus on what you want. REALLY think this over, because I like hearing success stories more then people complaining they didn't like it because it wasn't all what its cracked up to be.

I've taken great advice from people here, and family. I've also learned from experience as somethings in life can really bite you in the as-s if you don't cover it.


Edit: Also note that most company's will ask about how you will do in team work situations during interviews. I've done plenty of interviews where people stutter and are nervous. When your in a interview, don't be nervous as they are just there asking simple questions to get a feel for who you are and your work ethics. Simple stuff.