Army Vet looking to get into trucking..

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by thedonald, Oct 31, 2017.

  1. WesternPlains

    WesternPlains Road Train Member

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    If you're thinking Pepsi, or Budweiser. Try thinking Sysco or other food distributor instead. A better job.
     
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  3. Sho Nuff

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    Put an application down at USPS. Your years of service is counted as previous employment and so does your driving experience in the military. If you served, let's say...10 years in the Military, you automatically get 10 years worth of Pension, Annual Leave, and accrued sick days. Military Vets get preference over civilian applicants at the Postal Service.
     
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  4. thedonald

    thedonald Bobtail Member

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    September of 2014. Mostly operated dump trucks, excavators, C-trucks, I HEMI, 1088.

    To be honest, I was in a combat engineer unit and we didnt get much operating time. I did drive other large vehicles overseas but definitely not a semi. I'm also not sure if I would be 100% comfortable jumping right into it without at least some kind of refresher.
     
  5. thedonald

    thedonald Bobtail Member

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    I will look into this again.. but I know a year or so ago I was looking into mail-man jobs with the USPS and hiring was VERY difficult. I think they were cutting back. I also recall something about getting hired but it taking 5 years or so to get benefits.
     
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  6. Dan.S

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    Ok. You’re past your two year window for a waiver.
     
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  7. thedonald

    thedonald Bobtail Member

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    Also, I currently live where I border two states. If I go the school route it will not matter what state I attend the school in, correct?
     
  8. CrappieJunkie

    CrappieJunkie Wishin' I was fishin'

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    First, thank you for your service.

    Us3 your GI bill then you can choose what company you want to work for as opposed to being shackled to a company for a year.

    At Pepsi or Budwiser, you are driving the truck, but also making the deliveries to stores and restaurants as well. It is hard work.

    OTR drive anywhere and it is no tocuh freight, meaning aomeone else does the hard work.

    Good luck in whatever you decide. If you have questions feel free to ask.
     
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  9. Sho Nuff

    Sho Nuff Road Train Member

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    It may have been in the past, but not anymore. Any questions you can think of will be answered on this thread...

    PSE Tractor Trailer Driver US Post Office
     
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  10. Dan.S

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    It should NOT matter, however, some states are still not in compliance with the 2015 date of compliance.

    The best way to go would be to call the school in the state you are NOT residing in, and ask if they have had issues with students from your state being issued a license. It’s possible they’ll test you in your home state anyway, and it’s a non-issue...make sure before starting school.
     
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  11. thedonald

    thedonald Bobtail Member

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    I'm pretty confident I can pass the written portion of the test. What I'm confused with now is how the hell am I going to get a vehicle to actually take the road test on when that time comes?
     
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