Unemployed for 6 months!

Discussion in 'Trucking Schools and CDL Training Forum' started by Readyforbetter, Jul 27, 2019.

  1. Readyforbetter

    Readyforbetter Bobtail Member

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    Thanks everyone for your response!

    Swift said it's ok and I can apply but I'm hesitating bcz a lot of ppl saying bad things about them

    I was thinking about prim but the new roles for new drivers that you have to 50 thousand miles to complete your training made me change my mind bcz that makes you live with the trainer for 5 months in the truck witch I think is a little too much in my opinion
     
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  3. MrEd

    MrEd Road Train Member

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    All most of these companies really care is that you were not in prison, on a 6 month bender, or had a revoked license you are trying to lie to hide. Be prepared to prove none of them are true and you'll be fine.
     
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  4. MrEd

    MrEd Road Train Member

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    Gumboslef9834 gave some good advice. If you can figure out a way to, go to a school not run b y a trucking company. Try a community college program if you can. Being beholden to a mega isnt a great way to get started. If you get CDL through a private school it opens up many doors much sooner. You might even find a job you wont be planning on quitting the day you start.
     
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  5. MartinFromBC

    MartinFromBC Road Train Member

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    No.
    6 months is nothing in the lifespan of the average human. I hire people who have not worked in 10 years, I'm glad they took some time off.
     
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  6. Chinatown

    Chinatown Road Train Member

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    If you can pass a hair follicle drug test, then go for it.
     
  7. GypsyWanderlust

    GypsyWanderlust Medium Load Member

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    Werner has a terminal in Indy and offers training. It is very important to note that their training is far from free. They will deduct $250 a month from your check until the training has been paid off. I don’t know how much it is but I’m sure it is more than a school like Sage. Werner will reimburse you at the same rate of $250 a month if you paid for your own cdl.

    You can read my pros and cons review if you want more info.

    There are dedicated accounts open there for 3M, Anheiser Busch, Best Buy, and Walmart out of Olney,IL.

    Best of luck and drive safely!
     
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  8. ZVar

    ZVar Road Train Member

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    Or worked for a company for 6 months, popped hot and got fired....
     
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  9. k008

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    You can't be picky at this point. You haven't work for 6 months so I'm assuming your savings is draining and you want a company to sponsor your CDL. Almost all sponsored CDL from the big mega carriers will want you to sign a contract. It can range from 8 months to 1 year depending on the company. They may pay you low, but its better than having zero income. Just stick thru it for a year to gain experience than it will open up doors to other companies.
     
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  10. Gumboslef9384

    Gumboslef9384 Light Load Member

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    In some places if youre on unemployment the gov will pay for your school. I think its part of a job training program or something like that
     
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  11. Gumboslef9384

    Gumboslef9384 Light Load Member

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    Just wondering, why would you hire someone with 10 years of no work? As an employer what do you think when you see that on an application? And what would you think of someone who has a history of hopping jobs? Like working for 3 months then switching to another job
     
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