Retired military veteran with limited driving experience seeks position

Good Day to all.

I received my CDL-A in January of this year (2014). I was hired by Swift and spent almost a month and a half as a "team" driver with wheels rolling 24/7. I logged over 20,000 miles (myself) during this training period. Swift then tested me, upgraded me to solo driver, and told me I would have to run OTR for at least 3 months. This did not suit well with the family, so I left Swift and went with a small (less than 25 trucks) local company (Garber Farms, Inc. in Mount Joy, PA). I loved the people, the ethics, but unfortunately after two weeks, I had to resign as the product I was hauling was cocoa beans and even with a walking floor trailer, climbing in and out over and over (via a rope with knots in it) was a bit too much for this "old salt". I did great climbing the knotted rope in high school and in boot camp, but 40 years later, not so much.

I am seeking an intermodal, local, dedicated, or possibly a NE regional company driver position that is not slip seat. I seek a company that can appreciate the discipline and dedication and hard work ethic I learned after many years of military service. A company that understands the balance between work and time at home.

I live in the Lancaster PA area, and can bring not only my CDL-A (with two months experience), but HAZMAT, tanker, and doubles/triples endorsement to my new company. I also have an active TWIC (expires in 2019), so I am good with seaports and rail yards as well. In-addition to the above, I will also bring that "can-do" attitude and willingness to learn that is a trait of most, if not all military veterans.

Care to take a chance on me? The military did for over 21 years.

I may be contacted on here, or at robrien@ptd.net. Upon contact, I will provide phone number, resume, and any other information you desire.

Thank you for your time.

Bob "Doc" O'Brien