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Discussion in 'The Welcome Wagon' started by prospector55, Jun 30, 2009.

  1. Jun 30, 2009 #1
    prospector55

    prospector55 Bobtail Member

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    Hi, I have 21 months over the road and came of the road in 12/99 to take a warehouse managers job. The warehouse has resently shut down and I am looking to go back over the road. Most companys are telling me that because I have not been active over the road in the past 36 months that because of ins. they can not put me on. I have current class a cdl and current medical card. As warehouse manager I figured wts. and space for all outbound loads and thained the dock hands to spot trailors. I can drive anything, anywhere. I have right at 200K safe miles with a clean mvr. Can anyone help me.

    Thank You and Have a Great Day
    Richard
     
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  3. Jun 30, 2009 #2
    Baack

    Baack Road Train Member

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    Hi, prospector55, Welcome to our Truckers Forum! We hope you enjoy your stay and please read our RULES. Please remember, you are NEVER allowed to post e-mails, ad links, trucking company links, personal site links, and such ANYWHERE in this forum. Thanks for understanding! We hope to help you and get to know you soon! Thanks, prospector55!

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  4. Jun 30, 2009 #3
    Nighthawk34

    Nighthawk34 Light Load Member

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    Welcome prospector.... I know the feeling of having previous expereince but not having it count for anything since its not "current" ... From what all I have read on here your best bet would be if you can find a local company to drive for.... other than that it'd probably be going through one of the training schools with a major carrier... Or check with the smaller ones and see if taking a "refresher" course might get ya qualified to drive for them..

    Good luck in your adventures and welcome to the forums
     
    Nighthawk34, Jun 30, 2009
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  5. Jul 1, 2009 #4
    halfburn

    halfburn Medium Load Member

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    This would be a good note to get in one of the sticky's. You have to keep your OTR current. I was told but have not verified it that you can register with a temp agency as an OTR driver and that will do the trick.
     
    halfburn, Jul 1, 2009
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  7. Jul 1, 2009 #5
    PharmPhail

    PharmPhail Road Train Member

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    Without going with a much smaller company, you'll need a refresher. It takes 2 weeks and costs about half the full course.

    Few agree with it and it's expensive and a pain, but if you knock it out quick you won't be back here in 2 months still looking anyway. Best to get a pre-hire before spending the money.
     
    PharmPhail, Jul 1, 2009
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  8. Jul 1, 2009 #6
    pete1983

    pete1983 Light Load Member

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    i would try to find a small company to work for most of them dont care
     
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  9. Jul 2, 2009 #7
    Silentbutdeadly

    Silentbutdeadly Bobtail Member

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    Same happened to me, 4 years ago. I was off the road for 14 months, after 22 years driving. The few companies that would talk to me wanted to send me out with a trainer for 2 to 6 weeks. The 'trainer' may have had as little as 6 months experience. You will have to keep talking to companies, or expect to go out with a trainer at one of the big outfits...
     
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  10. Jul 6, 2009 #8
    ElCamino

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    Yea I agree. Just keep filling out apps and calling. You will get the hook up. Perserverance.
     
    ElCamino, Jul 6, 2009
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