i have 20+ yrs exp driving truck. i have 12 yrs flatbed , close to 10 yrs dry van , couple yrs doing transfers , bottom dump, enddump.
in 09 i was injuryed on the job, 4 1/2 yrs and 1, 3 vertabrete fusion surgury later , i have gotten my lic back and ready to go to work.
i now have phsyical limitations , i can still drive and drop trailers and all that , but i can no longer lump freight.
my question is , is there a good company out there that wont dismiss my all experience just to take advantage of it and hire me like a rookie.
i might be a lil rusty , but i can still drive a truck .
any help from guys and gals out there doing otr would be appreciated .
driver looking for a otr job.
Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Gstrdr69, Feb 28, 2014.
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I would try a reefer company. No touch freight. But no one might not touch you, been years since you were behind the wheel.
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Welcome back, rookie
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I would think the best thing to do is call a couple companies that you know have a good rep and ask them. Never know, try a top of the line company, one you know you'd want to work for....what can they say? yes or no...or if you do this. They might want you to do a refresher course.
Your experience might be rusty, but you have experience.... just remind them of that. I know most of the app's that I filled out for my husband wanted 10 yr's, that's what I would put.... the time you had off plus at least 10 yr's, never hurts, might be over kill.
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Not only will you be put on rookie pay. Most will be scared to hire you because they may think you are to much a risk for workman's comp.
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Try the intermodal companies such as Comtrak and others. That's just drop & hook.
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Check Monster website. An example, I found a job there for Georgia driver that's 100% no-touch freight running West Coast turnarounds. Maybe something similar on there that would fit you.
You will need a refresher course; that's the way it is today. Plent of companies offer refresher such as Swift and Knight. -
thx for the replies
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