Got a Question

a'ta boy Ron. And I'm pulling for you man. Good luck to you and your Mrs.

 

Keep everything in perspective, Ron. If you decide to jump ship with CC, ask yourself what your other options are for employment before you get in the car to head for Delaware.

 

To me, regardless if your options are almost nil, driving for $.10/mile AND having a 15 hour commute home, isn't worth it.

You mention your wife "wanting a divorce" if you never came home. Despite how frustrating and sucky things are employment-wise at the moment; you wouldn't want to jeopardize your wife and kids for a sub par job.

Keep your head up - something will come up.

 

I'm heavily agreeing with everyone who says 'no'.

Especially with that CSA score.

Why not deal with the fundamental underlying issue? Go back to the court that convicted you, if still on the bench, and explain that your felony is between you and a career in trucking. Ask the court to reduce the felony to misdemeanor, in light of the decade that has passed.

Many courts, whincing from constant recidivism in the folks they sentence, would be open and sympathetic to your future success in trucking, heartened by your rehabilitation. It sounds like you just need out from underneath this albatross on your record and then the road's clear ahead.

Your judge MAY listen.

 

Wow.. yeah, I understand both sides... 10 cpm is better then nothing.. but, at the same time.. you want to do want is best in the long run you can..

One thing to consider is with some work you may be able to find an O/O or small fleet owner who is more willing to fi e you a chance... Some of today's O/Os were ones who turned their life around years ago.. so they have insight and understanding..

The only problem with that is the are harder to find.. they don't advertise.. you have to do the foot work..

I found one through craigslists list, job seeker thread here and going to truck stops around me..

You have to be considerate and respectful.. don't just go knock on their doors... I got good and being able to find O/Is and striking up conversations.. then if it was going well I would open up to them about looking to get trained by an O/O and getting on with A small fleet.. I got good advice and insight..

But again.. it takes time..

j also went to the local companies and small fleet places and talked to them.. o got turned down w lot, but got more advice and learned something each time..

I know it sucks to be applying and searching and it is tempting to take the first thing that comes along.. but, sometimes patience pays off..

It did for me.. but, it was coming down to the wire.. I gave myself a time limit and if I couldn't get on with an O/O or small company then I was gonna go with one of the megas.. but, then got on with a small company and will be making more then with the megas and better training, home time and all..

Good luck to you.. hang in there..

 

Wow in all honesty I would claim disability and sit at home then work for those wages it just is not worth it