How hirable will I be?

So,

name 1 company that will accept that driving record ??????

You may want to call around.

I think you ARE screwed !!!!

 

I think that 15 over ticket will stop you from getting a job, the way I see it you have 3 options:

1. Start calling recruiters and if you find a few that say no problem, you can trust them and go to school and hope they actually hire you

2. Hire a lawyer and see if you can get it off your record or dropped below 15 over

3. Wait until that 15 over ticket falls off your record

All you driving record is going to show is that you consistently speed and getting a BIG ticket doesn't slow you down, thats NOT what you want them to think about you.


Now as for companies, I Drive for Watkins Shepard, we have 3 terminals I believe in WA, they are a VERY good company but they DO NOT send you out with a trainer like ALL other companies do.....you go to school, then to a 10 day orientation, then you go out SOLO. So when your in school look at how you do if you are picking stuff up quickly and once you get it your GOOD at it then Watkins Shepard might be for you, there is no 24 hour dispatch here to hold your hand all day like at swift, Werner, etc....

And as someone else said look at MAY Trucking as well I know a few drivers that have been there for Years.



Good Luck!



American Trucker

 

Shadow, I know you'd rather get going sooner rather than later, but let me share this little nugget of info with you..... Reconsider going the community college route. You'll get more detailed information and training. Plus, you'll get time in the truck and you'll have time to think about whether or not this is something you truly want to do. The reality of it is, you're out there long hours, away from home, and being a single man with no kids, you're likely to be out for several weeks or months at a time. I'm not trying to sway your decision, but it's something that requires a lot of thought and consideration. Good luck in whatever choice you make!

 

I apologize then. I had no clue.... But, 5-6 months?! Is that how long the course is? If so, then WOW.... I went to a local technical community college and it was only 10 weeks. Holy crap that's a long time....

 

Maybe wait till spring ????????