took a year off in '08. got hired no problem.
had 25 yrs experience.
didn't even think of going to a mega. found a company out of Ohio with a terminal/warehouse in NC. stayed 10yrs. retired.
Can i get a job after 6+ months off
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If you want to stick with flatbed, try these:
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If you have a CDL but just haven’t driven for awhile we can help get you back in the industry. This convenient program offers customized CDL training to bring current and former truck drivers “up to speed” on various aspects of the profession. This includes hands-on driving time behind the wheel of a semi tractor-trailer.Southtxhauler420 Thanks this. -
It is hind of stupid that a question like this even needs asking, 6 months is more like an extended vacation than anything.Professor No-Name and tommymonza Thank this. -
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Sorry, was did you mean that it was stupid for you to ask, I meant that it is stupid that it is even an issue in this industry.
As far as the one about legality, it does get under my skin when someone post legalities with absolutely zero truth to them as if it was gospel. In my opinion it is better to not post than spread stuff that is just not true when a lot of guys are new and do not know any different.
A lot of guys will help a guy get his license, (with out any school) and then hire them with no experience at all. it is perfectly legal if you want to pay the insurance for it.
Keep looking and maybe at smaller companies, not all companies will even think anything about you being off for 6 months, and good luck
Personally I like the smaller, family run companies better myself, but not everyone does.tommymonza, brian991219, MACK E-6 and 2 others Thank this. -
Prime wants you to do the trainer thing again so they can some more cheap labor miles out of you. They’re a starter company...that’s what they do. You had just 6 months off. Their requiring you to ride with ANY trainer for any amount of time is simply ridiculous.
“But Six, I got turned down...”
And so you think you need to learn your ABC’s all over again. No you don’t. My mom caught cancer and I was off the road for 7 years and didn’t have to do that. Aim higher.Last edited: Jan 18, 2020
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I bet May Trucking will take you,.very well may put you straight in a truck after a road test.
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