Background check question

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by KriegHund, Nov 5, 2015.

  1. Chinatown

    Chinatown Road Train Member

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    Answer the questions on the application exactly as they are worded:

    "Have you ever?"
    "Have you within the last XXX number of years?"

    Your record is very mild, so dozens of companies will hire you.
     
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  3. jerezxp7

    jerezxp7 Medium Load Member

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    I agree J1135
     
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  4. Chinatown

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    If attending a private CDL school or community college CDL school, you can get pre-hired if necessary. This way you're cleared with the companies that pre-hire you. About the only thing that would sabatoge a pre-hire is a failed drug test after arriving for orientation.
     
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    jerezxp7 Medium Load Member

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    Another good idea.
     
  6. dennisroc

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    Also read a few story's where people were sent home for failing the company physical.
     
  7. 123456

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    With those convictions,

    you could be running a trucking outfit.............

    :p
     
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  8. Chinatown

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    Usually that's for blood pressure too high or sleep apnea. Both can be fixed rather quickly.
     
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    Chinatown , how do they check for sleep apnea and what is sleep apnea. Don't know much about it.
    I thought it was something to do with sleep ???
     
  10. Chinatown

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    If a person looks overweight or has a large neck they may check for sleep apnea. Being overweight or having a large neck is an indicator of "possible" restriction to airway during sleep; which "may" mean you don't get restful sleep.
    If so, you may be required to us a CPAP machine to test for sleep apnea. The machine must be able to store data for download to ensure you are using the machine.
    If you think you may be a candidate for sleep apnea, best to get checked now instead of waiting and possibly being delayed for truck driving school.
    Google : sleep apnea
    Google : CPAP machines

    Some companies will pay for the machine and some won't. Don't know if health insurance will pay or not.
    I probably have sleep apnea because I wake up probably a couple dozen times a night. Haven't been checked because I'm not overweight or have a large neck.
     
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  11. KriegHund

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    I do have sleep apnea. I have been using a cpap for several years, just received a newer machine 2 months ago so I am sure it'll be fine. Good thing about the V.A. they don't give you cheap equipment.
     
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