Friendly recruiter

also you could call the va and see what programs that they have available

 

This has got to be the longest sentence that I have ever "tried" to read!!!

 

Why do the new drivers just settle on what a recruiter says? I understand that some must use these bottom feeders to get their CDL. But those who pay for school on their own automatically go with what the recruiter says. Why not go out on your own a look for yourself. And I mean go out and not just call on the phone. I would always tell someone that calls that we are not hiring because if they can not come and see me then they don't deserve to work here. Just about everyone goes with recruiters so why not do something different. You could down load trucking companies in your area, weed through the U-hauls and such then do some leg work. I've seen companies that require 2 years experience hire a driver out of school because they liked him or her. Then after you've gone through ALL your contacts then let your recruiter do what they do. And believe me they do what is best for them and not you.

 

Y'know, gpgtp2005

You post questions and comments - and leave a lot unsaid. People like gashauler who have lots of experience AS a driver (not a visitor), offer perfectly valid comments and suggestions based upon what information you have provided.

Then you get in a snit and accuse them of not getting their facts straight. Facts you have not provided in the first place.

I would suggest that a little humility is in order, here.

On top of that, since you know so much about the trucking industry, why are you asking questions in the first place?

 

You do have a point.

These other folks - unlike me - are just trying to be helpful.

Problem is, things like "Werner" and "recruiter" tend to be hot buttons around here.

As it happens, I DID read your first post. I didn't respond to it, though, because I've never driven a truck in the snow. I don't have the experience you'd need in order for you to trust my response.

I wasn't really trying to address the specifics of the question, but rather your response to others. Yes, it can be frustrating when somebody doesn't understand (or possibly even finish reading) your post. Even so, though, the others here should be treated with respect first. IF they prove themselves morons, THEN you can dump on them.

See where I'm going?

Maybe I should have said something to the effect that a more appropriate response should have been in a different vein. Something like"

"It's immaterial what carrier I hire on to. That's not the question. The question is: what part of the year is best to start, from a skills point of view?"

Thus, you avoid seeming aggressiveness and grumpy old farts jumping into the middle of the thread.

 

But make sure they are certified. About snow? Adjust speed and following distance, and park it if conditions deteriorate.