The "road" back ( no pun intended)

Discussion in 'The Welcome Wagon' started by Redhawk15, Feb 12, 2015.

  1. Redhawk15

    Redhawk15 Bobtail Member

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    After being off the road since the end of March of last year, I am trying to make a return. Before the bashing starts, I stayed at home to make sure my elderly mother was taken care of. Now my brother and his wife are moving back into the area ( his retirement), so they will be here to keep an eye on her. I have kinda found out the hard way that it's gonna be a long way back. I read on here people bashing companies right and left,(starter companies/second chance companies) just saying that some people who drive for those companies are not criminals, have bad driving records or drug problems, some of us just have no where else to go. 18 yrs, no accidents, no tickets (outside of a weight ticket now and then LOL), and I find myself in this position.
     
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  3. Chinatown

    Chinatown Road Train Member

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    No problem getting back on the road.
    Put your location on your profile so we know the hiring area you live in. This way other drivers on this forum can recommend some companies. These companies hire drivers with a long gap in driving; submit their online application:

    Celadon
    Freymiller
    Pride Transport
    Super Service
     
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  4. Redhawk15

    Redhawk15 Bobtail Member

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    Thx. I know this is a quick update. Joined the forum a month ago and just remembered my login info last night (LOL). Got an invite to an orientation, Can't really find anything bad on the company, so i hope this is the way back.
     
  5. Chinatown

    Chinatown Road Train Member

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    Which company?
     
  6. Tonythetruckerdude

    Tonythetruckerdude Crusty Deer Slayer

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    Why would someone bash a man for doing exactly what he should have done. Your Mother raised you , sacrificed for you , made sure you were fed , housed , bathed , clothed and educated...and when it came time , you were up to the task of knowing it was your turn to return those things. KUDOS , and my hat is off to you ! With a clean record , you're goona have very little problem getting back into trucking....like Chinatown said , let us know where your at , and maybe what area of trucking you want to persue.
     
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  7. crzyjarmans

    crzyjarmans Road Train Member

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    Agreed, you shouldn't have to much trouble returning, just might have to go with a lesser company for a short bit, taking care of mom is the right thing to do as tonythetruckerdude said, best of luck
     
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  8. Redhawk15

    Redhawk15 Bobtail Member

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    Thx again. I do have an affirmative orientation date for Monday with one company, waiting to hear back from another one. I am going to withhold the names of the companies just to be on the safe side ( as my dad always told me " don't go borrowing trouble"). And as far as being bashed, I was just saying that people always get the wrong idea about why I took time off so I tried to explain it first. I do have a fall back plan in place. Thx again guys
     
  9. Redhawk15

    Redhawk15 Bobtail Member

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    Well my friends, hoping an airplane tomorrow morning to go to orientation. Hope all goes well. Stay safe out there
     
  10. Lady Outlaw

    Lady Outlaw Bobtail Member

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    Good luck. I'm just getting back out there too. It's a bit easier for me because I have my own truck/trailer. Be safe driver.
     
  11. RetiredUSN

    RetiredUSN Medium Load Member

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    Son!

    Drivers don't whine.

    Drivers don't rant

    Drivers bash companies.............. and bashing is trucking.

    Just Kidding of course...............best of luck out there. Be safe pards.
     
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