Getting started the right way!

save all paperwork about getting your license back, just in case of some SNAFU that comes up in school or orientation miles from home. Seen that happen, it's a heart breaker or maybe a little further down

 

This suspension may be a problem for most companies to hire. But you can always try and see

 

The suspension will definitely disqualify you at a lot of companies. Have no fear though this will actually be to your advantage. You now must search for a non-megacarrier! Thus making your chances of success from the get go a lot better! Maybe let us know where you live and we can help you a little more accurately.

So now you must do your homework. As far as choosing a school they are all pretty much comparable. They are there to get you your license and prepare you to go out with a trainer of your chosen company. No more, no less. Personally I would recommend going through a trucking company to get your license. Yes you will have to sign a contract but I would rather be on the hook with a trucking company than a bank or financial institution or better yet, the government! If you default, a trucking company won't take your house! You can get your foot in the door with no money up front this way and most companies will pay for your transportation, lodging and some meals. Usually the only thing you will be responsible for will be the cost of your license and that won't be that much. The biggest plus in going this route is that provided you pass your license exam you are guaranteed a job! That's a no brainer! Central Refrigerated is a very good company to get you started out. They are not a mega-carrier. They are large enough to keep you busy yet small enough to still treat you like human being. On top of this your chances of success are much greater with a company that doesn't treat you like a number. This is mainly because your finances lie in the hands of your dispatcher. At the mega-carriers your dispatcher is responsible for hundreds of drivers. The smaller the company the less amount of drivers they are responsible for. The less drivers they have, the more personal attention you will get. If you have a problem they will be more apt and willing to help you out. You are also more able to develop a personal relationship with your dispatcher. This helps in getting you the better runs and more miles.

Good luck man, let us know if you have any questions.

Welcome to the forum....

 

the suspension will not be that big of a deal as it was for non payment of insurance, similar to not paying a ticket it is not for DUI or Reckless driving

be up front when talking to the recruiter and all will got fine