CDL and employment without high school

Discussion in 'Trucking Schools and CDL Training Forum' started by V8power, Dec 23, 2012.

  1. Chinatown

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    Most companies don't care if you finished high school or not; it's not important. Most drivers check "yes" on job applications when asked about graduating from high school. A few drivers said Swift wanted to actually see the diploma, but most companies couldn't care less.
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  3. Ph5120

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    Wouldn't I be better off telling the truth?
    Someone in their 50's has more experience with life.
    My Father had no high school diploma and taught electronics at MIT.
    The intelligence runs in my Family.
     
  4. HotH2o

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    I've never been asked to produce my diploma at any company I've applied to.
     
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  5. Chinatown

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    My father quit school in the 3rd grade and people constantly asked him which university he graduated from, because of his vocabulary and vast knowledge of so many subjects.
    It's up to you if you tell the truth or not; as I said, most companies don't care if you have a high school diploma or not. Check "no" on the application and you'll still get a good job.
    My first cousin bought a diploma, 4 yrs. business degree diploma, and was hired into upper management in a textile company. Real smart guy and pulled it off with no problems.
    Try www.cfidrive.com for schooling and a job.
    I think most companies will look at your age and work history, then feel a high school diploma is irrelevant.
     
  6. The Big T

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    No. Especially at your age. If asked, you write or say yes and the year you would've graduated at 18 years old. Your employment history for the past 10 years will be a larger determining factor. No one is going to go looking for your high school transcripts from 37 years ago from wherever you would've graduated from.
     
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  7. Ph5120

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    Work history for the past ten years is sketchy.
    In 2007 I was laid off a construction job because of the housing market crash.
    For the first 5 years I worked under the table just like everyone else.
    The next 5 years I struggled with my health and lost all my savings and belongings to thyroid disease.
    My Father also got sick and I had to care for him too.
    I finally found the right medication that works for me and I feel better than I ever did.
    My Dad is better and I need a new career that's not so taxing on my body and one that is more profitable.
    I always wanted to drive a truck like my Grandfather did.
     
  8. Chinatown

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    Are any of your medications narcotics?
     
  9. Ph5120

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    No ....just thyroid hormone.
    Without it you slowly die.
    I know the drug and alcohol rules for driving a truck.
     
  10. Chinatown

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    You should be ok then.
    Which state do you live in?
     
  11. Ph5120

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    Pennsylvania.
    Delaware county to be exact.
     
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