C.R. England sent me home day before CDL Test.

I work for Schneider, and had gaps in my work history and the recruiter told me on the phone not to worry about it and they still hired me

 

Well if he got sent home because they couldn't verify his work history then we need to fix that.

It's not a company option but a federal regulation that they gather this info.

If you don't have solid proof there are things you can do like get a notarized statement from a neighbor that knew your situation or pretends to know. Maybe say you worked as a laborer for a home builder. Many of them are informal as far as a business office. Give them a friends phone number and let him act like your boss. There would probably be a form email or faxed that he would have to sign.

All the FMCSA wants to know is that you haven't had a CDL before. Back in the old days a driver would lose his CDL and go to the next state and get another one. That or he would omit that job he got fired from after he ran over a family of four.

Concentrate on getting things in order for your work history and then the rest is a breeze.

 

It would be great if the FMCSA also did some sort of questionaire with applicants to determine who's getting turned away and who's getting a pass too.

You did nothing wrong but you'll find many posts on TTR of those not as lucky as you have been with regard to work history. Why they cut some slack but enforce their rule on others is a question I want an answer to from the carriers.

 

Go take the test dude, since you have access to a truck. The world wont end if you fail it (but I bet you will pass) You can always retake it. There was a guy in my CDL school who took it 4 times till he passed

 

Good deal. Just be sure to ask how many "pull ups" and how many "get out and looks" you are allowed and you shouldnt have any problems passing. They give you a lot of slack on backing into the cones and shifting. Only thing they will nail you on is being out of gear for more than a truck length of travel. And failing the brake checks during pre trip.

 

Yep, they consider that as out of control.

 

What is your plan after you get your CDL? Drive for your gramps, a large carrier, or what?