Stable work history

in the trucking industry what stability means can be defined in differant ways by differant companies. sometimes they use the term LONGEVITY,
its all part of a formula to use to pull the bait and switch. ADVERTISE HIGH PAY then tell u well because you, although having been drive for 10-15 yrs and or have had more than x amount of jobs in x time we can start you at low x instead of what what they had showed in their ad. but, in general they want to 2-3 yrs
per empolyer. in your case i don't think it'll be much of an issue, just be sure you do your research. where your going for your cdl training,trucking company,city college or whatever.
if its going to be done at a truck co. make sure it fits you,running lanes, hometime ect. reason... you'll have to work for them for at least 1 year or you'll be charged for the training anywhere from 2-3 thousand dollars or more

 

Whatever you do it is very important to find out the exact dates of employment. They are going to ask for them. Also while you are at it they are going to want names, addresses, phone #'s etc... If you have any gaps in employment then you will need a notarized letter written by someone other than yourself stating when, where, and what you were doing during these times. If you were out of work at any time for medical reasons then you will need a doctors note. If you were self employed at any time you will need your 1099's to show to them.

Your absolute best bet is to put together a resume so that you have all this info readily available and you won't have to search for it time and time again. Plus it makes you look a little more professional.

WARNING! - - - DO NOT GO TO ORIENTATION UNLESS YOU HAVE ALL OF THIS INFO! THEY WILL SEND YOU BACK HOME UNTIL YOU CAN COME UP WITH IT!

Also big help to have your DAC (if you have driven previously) and a copy of your MVR. Medical card and the long form if you have it is helpful. Of course you want to have your license and S.S. card. Birth certificate and passport if you will be attending school at your company. You will need it to obtain your license.

You would be surprised how many people get sent home from orientation because they are not prepared with this info. It will cost you a lot of time and money and possibly your shot at being employed.

 

I can say in the last year and a half I had 5 jobs all of them temp since I got laid off from my last full time job. It makes me look like a job hopper when I'm not trying to get companies in any industry to understand that is tough.

 

That's why you put it down in one chunk and just write down what temp agency you were using. I don't even do that. I just put "unemployed/temp work." I've never been asked for a notarized letter for anything either.

 

When I worked in safety for a small carrier I had a 40 something year old driver come in an apply. He asked for extra work history sheets. He brought me a completed application with ten years work history. The driver was professional in his appearance and language. In the last ten years he had worked at thirty different driving jobs. What surprised me was he remembered everyone of them and had name, address, number and dates to every job when some drivers couldn't remember who they worked for six months ago. This guy begged me for a job said he was looking for a home and tired of working for companies that didn't do what they said they were going to do.

At first I declined him and he kept talking to me and eventually I gave in after checking out his last three years. Evey one said he was a good driver, no accidents, always on time but he just didn't stick around long and his driving record was clean. I had a rule that I didn't hire job jumpers because I was just wasting my time but this guy impressed me and he wasn't a slob, wasn't wearing a t-shirt that had part of his last three meals on it, had his pants pulled up like a man should wear them and every other word wasn't a cuss word.

He worked about 90 days and was always on time run 3000 to 3500 miles a week got along great with everyone. The next weekend was coming up and he requested the weekend off and needed to be home Friday morning because he was getting married to a waitress that he met in Waco. Told dispatch that he would be back on Monday to unload and keep on trucking with his new bride and would need a passenger release for her. Monday came around he didn't show up, he didn't answer nor did he call. On Tuesday same thing but hey the guy just got married so maybe him and the new bride can't get out of bed. On Wednesday I called again and his wife answered his phone and told me he was at work and I said no he is not because his truck is still sitting here. She said I took him to work this morning and he left in the truck. I asked where she was at and she replied Waco, and she told me he started his new job on Monday driving for a company there. No phone call, nothing just up and quit. He couldn't even tell the truth.

 

Can't see that marriage lasting long. Wonder if he's had as many wives as jobs.