Got denied by Werner for driving record.....

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Brutal Rattler, Oct 28, 2011.

  1. Brutal Rattler

    Brutal Rattler Light Load Member

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    Unfortunately I can't afford to wait 5 months. And if i did wait I would have to take a refresher course and I definitely can't afford that either. I'm not saying I wanted to drive for Werner, I tried because they have a terminal really close to my home but seeing I only live an hour from Los Angeles I gotta be able to find someone that has their own insurance. I'm persistent and I don't give up easily if I really want something.
     
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  3. Ex-Con-Trucker

    Ex-Con-Trucker Medium Load Member

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    US Express, Werner, Covenant and so on will be tougher on their hiring requirements compared to the mid-range, self-insured companies. A OTR job is out there, you just have to find it. Good luck.

    When looking for a company to hire me, I made it clear that the only thing I was worried about getting during my first year was experience. I'll be worried about home time, and pay once I've been in the business for a year. Due to bad decisions in my early 20's, I can't afford to be as picky about who/where I go to work driving OTR.
     
  4. Brutal Rattler

    Brutal Rattler Light Load Member

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    Do you have any suggestions about any companies like you are talking about. I too am only worried about getting experience behind the wheel. My lead foot and speeding days are almost 3 years behind me now and Im done with being stupid behind the wheel. I just wanna prove myself now!
     
  5. mgt1085

    mgt1085 Medium Load Member

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    its going to be hard and im sure im repeating was has been already said but companies are not going to take u 15+ is reckless driving and insurance companies see that man remember its not the companies but the insurance that makes the final say sorry man
     
  6. gerardo1961

    gerardo1961 Road Train Member

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    I'am from europe.were in Europe not have this stupids rules about trucking(speeding)This is only for the insurance companies about the money,when you look here what the peoples talk,you think everboby drive correct.Only outside in the street everybody is speeding not to much drivers drive the legal speed everybody drive faster.Only the game is to not receive a speeding ticket.That's the true,were all make mistakes.And everybody needs a 2 change,only this is mi opinion.
     
  7. Brutal Rattler

    Brutal Rattler Light Load Member

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    Found out the violation code on my ticket from 4 years ago wasnt classified as reckless driving. Neither was my 2nd one
     
  8. BRICKCITY

    BRICKCITY Bobtail Member

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    Try a garbage company for awhile.
     
  9. Brutal Rattler

    Brutal Rattler Light Load Member

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    Got a job with a local steel hauling company
     
  10. Big Don

    Big Don "Old Fart"

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    Glad to hear it. (Sounds like some nice light work.) :biggrin_2559:
     
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  11. JohnBoy

    JohnBoy Road Train Member

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    Good for you. Now one bit of advice. With your driving record being what it is, hold onto this job with all your strength, at least until your tickets fall off. Good luck.
     
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