Exp. Driver Info Needed

I was wondering if anyone has some current info on the hiring process for experienced drivers. Also, I know it's a case by case basis, but I'm wondering if my 1+ year would count since 6 months of it have been with a short haul/local company where I currently work and only operate in OH and IN, but the other 6+ were OTR.

As far as the hiring process, as an exp. driver if hired, after orientation would I be going out on my own or would I have to go with a trainer? If I did have to go with a trainer, for how long? Also, since the TN terminal is the closest and there is on in Columbus, OH near me, do you think it would be possible to drive my car down and, if hired, come back to OH to get my truck? I ask this because if something were to happen with medical or paperwork, I would rather foot the bill for a tank of gas in my own car to get home instead of a rental and fuel or a Greyhound ticket.

I know someone will suggest talking to a recruiter and ask them, but I want to get any info I can from Shaffer/Crete drivers first before calling.

Thanks!

 

I have looked, but none of them really interested me and most never got back to me to answer my questions.

BTW, I ended up talking to recruiting yesterday morning and got my questions answered. And all of my experience counts.