I want to return to trucking

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by DoubleO7, Aug 21, 2015.

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  1. Aug 22, 2015 #31
    Chinatown

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    I drove an auto pulling hazmat/tankers coast to coast and loved it.
    wcherron can answer your questions about that. Put his name in the search function.
     
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  3. Aug 22, 2015 #32
    DoubleO7

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    I will do that. Maybe I would be OK with an auto. If that is what it takes to drive again. When I trained in Green Bay in Jan '03, I thought I was not going to make it because shifting that 10 speed seemed impossible. Yet, I did master it and learned to love it. There is something about conquering something that seems impossible at first.
     
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  4. Aug 22, 2015 #33
    DoubleO7

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    OK I am starting the Earl Henderson App. right now.
     
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  5. Aug 22, 2015 #34
    DoubleO7

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    I just completed the Earl Henderson App. Most of it auto completed from the other company apps I have done.
     
    DoubleO7, Aug 22, 2015
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    Chinatown Thanks this.
  7. Aug 22, 2015 #35
    S M D

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    Small mom and pop companies will more than likely give you a shot. Why wouldn't they if you've been good since that accident.

    I'd rather work for a mom and pop company rather than any mega carrier.
     
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  8. Aug 22, 2015 #36
    DoubleO7

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    That may be something I need to look into. The small ones are not as easy to access. I suppose a guy would have to dig a little deeper and maybe pound the pavement a bit. Thanks
     
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  9. Aug 22, 2015 #37
    DoubleO7

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    I did the Western Express app, but I don't like some of the things I see about them on this forum.
     
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  10. Aug 22, 2015 #38
    White Dog

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    According to the industry---YOU HAVE'NT!!!
    Stop telling perspective employees that you have. You are required to disclose the past 10 years work history. If the accident happened 11 years ago, why would you disclose it?
     
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  11. Aug 22, 2015 #39
    DoubleO7

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    Hadn't thought about that. Won't they see the DAC report?? How do I explain how I got my CDL?
     
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  12. Aug 22, 2015 #40
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    What have you been doing the last 11 years? Something must have went sour to decide you want to drive again after such a long time. Seems plan A failed, now to plan B which has always been a life long dream.
     
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