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Experienced Driver, But No Recent Experience

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by Arbitrator, Sep 21, 2018.

  1. Sep 21, 2018 #1
    Arbitrator

    Arbitrator Bobtail Member

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    I have 6 years of accident free driving experience, 4 as an owner-operator, but it has been 18 years since I last drove OTR. Now I’m considering driving again, but since I do not have 2 years recent experience I’m not hirable.

    I have an opportunity for a lucrative frac sand hauling gig, but the insurance people say no. Are there any work-arounds?
     
    Arbitrator, Sep 21, 2018
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  3. Sep 21, 2018 #2
    Chinatown

    Chinatown Road Train Member

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    Abilene Motor Express will probably hire you. They've hired drivers with long gaps in driving; even 15 or 20 years gap.
    [​IMG]
     
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  4. Sep 21, 2018 #3
    homeskillet

    homeskillet Road Train Member

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    I don't know of any workarounds.

    I was off the truck for ten years.

    32 applications later I got hired.

    Company is not optimal, but not too bad.

    Good luck.
     
    homeskillet, Sep 21, 2018
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  5. Sep 22, 2018 #4
    ramblingman

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    Get your own authority.
     
    ramblingman, Sep 22, 2018
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  7. Sep 22, 2018 #5
    snowwy

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    If you can't be insured. There's no workaround.

    YOu can't drive a car without insurance. It's the same with semi's.
     
    snowwy, Sep 22, 2018
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  8. Sep 22, 2018 #6
    Lav-25

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    Have you tried HD construction companies or some of the more familiar oil companies. Halliburton or Schlumberger
     
    Lav-25, Sep 22, 2018
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  9. Sep 23, 2018 #7
    Emgee

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    Don’t be fooled.. companies are practically begging for drivers.. apply wherever you want unless someone comes in at the same time with better experience I’m sure you’ll get the job.
     
    Emgee, Sep 23, 2018
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