military experience

yes if you want to stay in the dump truck business thank you for your service

 

Many companies have veterans programs. Contact a few and check what the different rules are. Schneider tanker division, Melton Truck Lines flatbed & several others.

 

Many companies will care that you will be a veteren, but if you switch to 18 wheels you will need to relearn how to drive. if you staying dump trucks, ofcourse it will help

Also, admins dont like double post of the same topic.

 

Devil dog, I too started in the Corps, 3531/3533. I have always counted my 4 years as experience but that being said I operated everything from dump trucks to LVS's to tractor-trailers and commercial buses. Not sure how much longer you have in but I would suggest that you get as much training and experience on different equipment as you can. I was able to get my CDL when I was in but not sure you can do that now. If possible see if you can get to a commercial motor pool to get some experience. This is what I did although it was like pulling teeth to do it. Even if you can get with some DOD civilians on some free-time I would go for it. That's if you have any free-time? Hahaha! Semper fi brother!

 

sounds like a plan......I never went to a school other than Motor T school (at Camp Lejeune) and got my CDL on my own in Cali. I read the CDL book cover to cover many times over. I'll tell you to do the same thing but going to the community college will give you a leg-up. There's certainly a difference between military and civilian but having said that the experience you get in the Corps is something most don't get. All the licenses you have are worth something, at least in my book. I've still got mine somewhere. Keep it so you can show a potential employer what you were qualified to drive. In my case I went OTR as soon as I got out. The company stuck me with a trainer for 4 days and cut me loose. It was a small company though which is what I would suggest to you. Stay away from the "bottom feeders", you're better than that. Good luck to you, let me know if you have any questions.

 

I spent 4yrs in the Corps as a 3531 as well. Some companies will count this as experience, especially the good one's. Some might not, just depends. If you're in the Stumps, or Pendleton check out California Career School, that's where I got my CDL. Costs 4500 bucks total, and guess what your yearly TA covers that, may as well use it, with very decent instructors. Good luck with everything bud