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Returning to trucking industry after 10 year absence

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Pre-CDLguy, Jul 30, 2018.

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  1. Jul 31, 2018 #11
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    All the trucks drive themselves now bro no need to worry
     
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  3. Jul 31, 2018 #12
    Pre-CDLguy

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    My father was already married when drafted and was a chauffeur for a high ranking officer dont remember right off hand who it was. But he spent lots of time running back and for to DC. This was during Vietnam War
     
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  4. Jul 31, 2018 #13
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    The driving part doesnt scare me at all, its the hoops the trucking companies and moreso the insurance companies expect, no where does any regulation require any amount of experience only the license and documented work history, i've spoken with both DOT and FMCSA about this and they confirmed it.
    It's B.S. Companies can deny my previous experience, I've even went as far as talking to Labor board and attorneys. There is no law or regulation stopping them from this practice, I feel like a class action lawsuit needs to be started but that would be darn near impossible to win.
     
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  5. Jul 31, 2018 #14
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    It’s unfortunate but it’s their right to set their own policies . I applied to the Walmart DC in Hurricane Utah in 2001 with 8 years experience under my belt . Got halfway through the interview and they realized I had been hosteling at Sysco for three years . No recent OTR six months , they rejected me with apologies . I hear they’ve changed that rule now but it kinda sucked because I would’ve been one of the most senior drivers at that DC by now
     
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  7. Jul 31, 2018 #15
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    There was a point when i use to drive if you had license and zero points you could get a job anywhere, i have even been head hunted by other companies because of zero points, Companies dont want drivers like me around because i remember the way it was, the way it should be, i have too much industry knowledge.

    Its still all about moving freight in a safe efficient and productive manner, that's why they think recent experience is key. Lots of companies want to distance themselves from potential liabilities of a new/inexperienced driver .
    I get that part, its overall bottom line $$
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    I am not a newbie so the wording of recent experience is a double edge sword, yes it keeps newbies out but also experienced drivers such as myself.
    It comes down to the politicians being more concerned about companies than the people working for said companies, they need reminded the Constituation reads we the people not we the companies...this applies to alot more than just the trucking industry, but enough about politics.
     
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  8. Jul 31, 2018 #16
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    Honestly brother , anything more than five years doesn’t count anymore with the Megas. They’d rather have new cheap mints they can turn over to keep payroll down . The model is based on profiting from turnover not over paying for experience because they consider all drivers to be steering wheel holders no matter your record or years . That said , your best bet is a small outfit , with your experience and heavy equipment skill set , maybe frac sand or oil . I don’t think you’d have a problem getting trained on tank and a smaller operator would value your skill set more
     
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  9. Jul 31, 2018 #17
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    Incorrect, the inception for the CDL was April 1st 1991....
     
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  10. Jul 31, 2018 #18
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    So I was in a very similar situation a bit over a year ago .The difference being I had a CDL as part of my local job with the highway department. Everyone is right that your best chance is with a smaller company, they can "push" through an application with their insurance company on occasion. It's helpful if you already have the CDL and some recent local experience. WBT runs Indiana a lot and Ben is easy to talk too. Good luck
     
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  11. Jul 31, 2018 #19
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    Sorry, the first CDL test program started in 1986, in Indiana you had to have it by April 1st 1991 and Feds required all states to comply by December 31, 1991. If i remember correctly. I grandfathered in 91.
     
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  12. Jul 31, 2018 #20
    Pre-CDLguy

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    My brother works for Indiana DOT driving plows and doing road work, he hates it, and i know others who have and hated it also.
     
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