Can i get a job after 6+ months off
Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Southtxhauler420, Jan 18, 2020.
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It is all company policy, typically dictated by either an over zealous safety critter as you like to call them, an insurance stipulation or combination of the two.
To the OP, aim higher, much higher, than Prime or any of the typical OTR mega fleets. If OTR is something you want to do there are many great companies out there. If not, have you thought about vocational driving like car haul or even LTL freight? Both of those pay exceptionally well and most of those companies do not have any ridiculous rules like retraining after 6 months off.TripleSix Thanks this. -
I won't be so open as to say don't post otherwise, but honestly, if a person were to post a link at least their information could be examined.brian991219 and Ubu Thank this. -
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I couldn’t help noticing other miss information in this thread as I know a few Prime drivers and their trucks are not governed at 54 mph. They are set to 62 mph for company drivers and 65 for lease op’s but you see the same nonsense posted over and over again.brian991219 Thanks this. -
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Is omggg a word? What about yur? I know what a Yurt is, but not a yur. Is it some form of baby yak? What is the legal problem? Should a lawyer be contacted? This is just way more than one post can deal with. -
I started with Swift in 2013, went through their program and everything. I quickly realized that the "lifestyle" of trucking was not for me for an extended amount of time. I do it for 4, 5 or 6 months tops and I resign. I then come back in 3, 4 or 6 months and drive again, for the megas of course because I wouldn't put a small guy through the hassle of hiring me. I've been doing this since 2013 and I have exactly 36 months experience since 2013, but there are people who say it doesn't count, people on this board. Of course, I would say they a full of ####, but it is what it is. I've driven for 3 companies and if they give me any crap, about any of it they can kiss off. I know how to run a truck and I get my miles.
Anyway, I have a clean record and no accidents. I've done flatbed, van and reefer. I've gone out with a trainer a few times, Swift, but only for a few days or a week and then I get a tractor and I'm solo.
There's more to life than driving and life does get in the way sometimes. This time around, which is just a few weeks away, maybe I'll get them to pay for a TWIC card and hazmat too.
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