Army Reserve Delaying Orentation

I would talk to a Schneider recruiter about this. They have a refresher course and will probably work with you. I wouldn't turn down the military offer because that could turn into a lifetime pension and lifetime Tricare healthcare benefits for you and the family. This way, when you're old and gray, you can have 3 pensions; military, social security, trucking. Plus 2 healthcare plans for life; Medicare & Tricare.

 

I would look at going active army. I was in support units and its alot easier on the mind and body then the combat mos. If you get deployed it is what it is and just remember a cook can be a great friend to have in the military.

In the army you will make more money , be around your family more, and its safer lol even with deployments. Go active or not at all if your gonna be a trucker. Thats my opinion.

 

Your going in Milatary as a truck driver. I really doubt, after a 4-6 term driving in the milatary, you would be reqired to go to a refresher course. Besides most trucking compaines, go out of their way to hire milatary guys.

 

My son got his CDL in the SeaBees as an EO (Equipment Operator). Drove trucks in there quite a bit.

 

OTR carriers go out of their way to SHAFT veterans. Vets have the same year indentured servitude as everyone else. Vets should have no problem finding smaller carriers that recognize their military driving experience.
Refresher courses are a huge ripoff.
All employers are required by law to allow reservists to meet requirements for drills and training.

 

It was always a pain to get home on time for drill. I know it's not legal to do so but trust me otr just doesn't work well with drill dates.

 

My hubs was Navy got out then joined the Army. Personally I'd say take what the Army is offering you as long as it's written down when you sign. Either way more money in your pocket, depending on the time from ETS of the Navy to entering the Army you'll keep your rank if not earn another stripe depending one what you can talk out of them. Plus in the reserves you can pay your deductible for Tricare to use on top of whatever insurance you will get from whatever carrier you go with; which is a plus depending on health conditions you or the family may have.

More time with the family in the Army? hahaha With hubs being out OTR now I truly feel like we have never left the Army. We see him here & there in person but more via factime then anything else.

 

If you have the opportunity go active duty.
I was in 6 years, wish i'd stayed.
You can also join reserves after active duty.
Good luck!
Mary
ps... whatever, reserves or active , make sure your job is written in your contract.
Any recruiters word is worth only what you have in writing whether military or trucking recruiters....