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Greetifications from washington state

Discussion in 'The Welcome Wagon' started by OlChev, Dec 24, 2014.

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  1. Dec 24, 2014 #1
    OlChev

    OlChev Light Load Member

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    Howdy, like many others I have lurked this forum for knowledge for sometime and never bothered posting or making an account. Finally decided to post as I have made serious attempts to start my new career as a CDL driver. I have a few years non CDL XP and realized this trucking business is for me. Unfortunately have had a hard time finding a company that will train me (even though I have a class A learners). Reason being I have a couple non violent felonies and misdemeanors from about 8 years ago (juvenile/Prior record). So have thought about maybe getting a foot in as a dock worker somewhere and work my way in the cab perhaps at a fedex freight or similar running LTL. Anyways, I look forward to and appreciate the knowledge spread throughout here.
     
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  3. Dec 24, 2014 #2
    Chinatown

    Chinatown Road Train Member

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    Did you try the WIA program through the state? This program pays for CDL school. Might require some pre-hires but several companies will give you pre-hire letters.

    Which companies have you applied with that turned you down?
     
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  4. Dec 24, 2014 #3
    OlChev

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    I did try the WIA some time ago. I don't recall why but they did denie me. I was denied by knight, swift, cr england, prime, and a couple others that I don't recall at the moment. But all of wich were primarily otr. Perhaps I understood the WIA program wrong, I wld have to check it out again. Do you mean if I were to get on with a company like conway for example and work the dock I could get a letter from them and train for free?


    EDIT. If I remember right I was denied the WIA becouse my previous job was in demand as a non cdl driver.
     
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  5. Dec 24, 2014 #4
    Chinatown

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    What I mean is, sometimes a private or community college CDL school will want you to get pre-hire letters from companies before they let you enroll. They want to ensure you will be hired before you spend money on tuition. Try some more applications.

    Schneider - pays for private CDL school.
    Celadon
    Southern Refrigerated Transport
    CRST
    Con-way Freight - has their own CDL school
    Mid-west Coast Transport
    Pride Transport
    Wil-Trans
    KLLM

    Some websites aren't up to date and may have "must live within X miles of terminal" etc. Ignore all that and apply anyway. Just a few minutes on each website for a quick short application.
     
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  7. Dec 24, 2014 #5
    OlChev

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    Oh great, thanks for the help chinatown. I will certainly look into these companies.
     
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  8. Dec 24, 2014 #6
    Chinatown

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    Make sure your paperwork is in order; application is truthful, original birth certificate, original social security card & not laminated.
     
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  9. Dec 24, 2014 #7
    OlChev

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    As always. Just hard for companies to accept woth my record. I'm always honost to them about it
     
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  10. Dec 24, 2014 #8
    Chinatown

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    If all else fails, find the cheapest, shortest CDL school and then apply with:

    Carolina Cargo
    Martin Enterprises of the Carolinas

    These are good 2nd chance companies that give drivers a break, but you will have to complete a CDL school first. They will also give you a pre-hire letter.
     
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  11. Dec 24, 2014 #9
    OlChev

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    Excellent.. I'm most interested in linehaul jobs. So I will probably try conway and fedex. Although I don't think fedex exactly advertises to train people I have heard they will train their dockworkers to drive
     
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  12. Dec 25, 2014 #10
    NewBeginings

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    Im in the same boat as you. Mine were 5 years ago. Carolina Cargo put me to work, I was very happy, but after a few months and team mates I had to leave. Then I worked pulling log's. I missed the road & left thinking ok I have over 1 year driving exp. Wrong move for me. I have been turned down from probably 50 companies. Iam sick knowing someone with no cdl but the willness to get one can be pre-hired when I can't even get an interview. My MVR is good. But yeah I'm praying Buel or Martin will hire me. You may have more open doors being 8 years back. I hope for you, you do. It's hard hearing No 4,5,6 times a day.
     
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