Conway driver apprentice program ?

I run a hub where we send a lot of drivers so my times are pretty steady since I'm always about the same number heading there. I punch on to go hook at 7:45 every night and finish dropping/fueling between 8:30 and 9:15 every morning now that we have the 70 hour log - on the 60 I would usually start around 8:30 and I would get home a little earlier also. Love the 70 though - most LTL line drivers are home daily. All Con-way drivers are home daily except maybe a few out west that run long lay down meet & turns but I'm not 100% sure we still have those.

 

So what type of experience do I need to get on in Nashville. My recent experience is 4 months OTR. I was actually called by Conway truckload today. As much as I like OTR being home, making more money is a win-win for me.


Yes I can run a forklift!

 

There's no set amount but it doesn't hurt to have some.

 

Would I go to the local terminal or a central recruiter?

 

I'm pretty sure you apply online then follow up with the terminal. All the big terminals have an in-house HR person - no recruiters. They handle all the employee stuff and the hiring process for new employees.

 

Maybe someone can help me? I don't know if I'm going about this backwards. But this is my thinking. I wanted to get all my endorsements before applying to Conway so I would have them all out of the way, and I can focus on training after being hired. I just completed the hazmat but still have to do the TSA back ground check. That wont be a problem. I have doubles and triples as well. I was going to apply but Conway asks for your hazmat expiration date. I'm going to go through the Community Collage to complete my training and get my license. My trining will take about 7 weeks. So my question is should I apply even though I don't have the hazmat expiration dates as of yet? Or should I wait until I complete my training and get my license. Conway is my first choice to apply and I would really like to get the ball rolling. Thanks.

 

Truckload or freight?

 

Sorry,Truckload.

 

good luck with your TSA report, I did my finger printing and background stuff back in mid april, and im still waiting to get clearance. I had been calling the dmv everyday to check the status of it, and finally they gave me the # directly to TSA. Been calling them for 2 weeks now, everyday same thing.......well were wating to hear somthing from "Washington" I have no criminal history, so I can't understand why it is taking so long. On another note, my small terminal (if you can even call it that) WAS hiring, I had called them an explained to them my situation, I have my class A, doubles and triples, and 2 years experience, just wating to hear back on my hazmat. They told me to just wait until I offically get cleared for it. The app has to go through a screening process, if you don't have the required endorsments your app gets deleted!!! Doesn't even make it too the terminal managers desk!! Long story short, the posting for that job in my area has since come and gone, and I still have no hazmat!!! Maybe monday? Goodluck!!!

 

I was told by the dmv that TSA sends a letter to you directly, then you take that letter to the dmv. Well it sounds like it might be a while until I get that endorsement on my license. TSA web site says 6 weeks. I have 7 weeks of class. I hope I have better luck.