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Discussion in 'Trucking Jobs' started by snits, Sep 7, 2007.

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  1. Sep 7, 2007 #1
    snits

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    Just wondered why most trucking companies want usually 1 year in the past 5 years driving experience. I am a trucker who is coming back to the trade after not driving for 10 years. Went through an accredited training school to get my CDL and all endorsements. I keep getting told my past experience doesn't count now. Funny since I still know how to drive and all the rules except the time limet.


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    dancnoone

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    Most of the companies aren't interested in any experience older than 3 years. Although they sure as hell will hold it against you, if it's negative.

    It seems that some insurance agent told them, you forget how to ride a bicycle 1 day short of 3 years.
     
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    Aubrey Allen Smith

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    It's not the trucking companies, but the insurance companies. They are placing more and more restrictions upon the trucking companies and their criteria for covering drivers.
    After 911 is when it really started to come into effect. I had a long distance moving company and it became extremely difficult to hire drivers( let alone get insurance). The insurance company I was with (after my original one went out of business and I was scrambling) wanted at least 1 year experience and very few points allowed. Needless to say, I ended up doing many of the long hauls myself.

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