Getting hired

I went through the same thing. Turned down by everybody. I had a suspension in 2004 but it was for failure to appear and later had all charges dismissed. Just hang in there and you will find somebody. I finally got accepted at Swift. Some say it is a bad company, some say it is good. Guess I'll have to decide for myself, but at least it is a place to start.

 

How fast was your speeding ticket? Generally, 15+over can be considered reckless driving. What is your age? If you are under 25 or under 23 that could be hurting you? How about your work history? If you have big gaps that are hard to verify that could be hurting you.

 

I don't understand the thinking for the trucking companies. I don't have a CDL, but have been considering it. Of course, I just got my 1st ticket in over 10 years in May for 23 over..not reckless opp, just paid out. I've also been self employed for the last year. So, i know that I'll have to wait a few years to even consider getting my CDL.

BUT, for years the trucking companies have had a hard time getting enough drivers. Now, because of the economy, they have their pick...but it's not going to last forever. You would think they would be happy to hire people willing to work hard regardless of their employment history.

I understand there are a lot of experienced hard working drivers out there that need jobs before some new grad....I guess my point is that I don't understand how some of these companies think?

what do i know...i'm just venting, i guess.

 

The problem is too many drivers, not enough freight. I graduated school in March this year and had to try for 2 months to get a job. I finally got on with a great company running OTR. I only plan on doing it for that precious 1-2 experience that is needed to find a regional gig where I am home more.

I get good miles but there is a hiring freeze now at the company I work for. It's gotten crazy.