Im trying to make an informed choice help me out

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by adam23, Oct 5, 2013.

  1. GasHauler

    GasHauler Master FMCSA Interpreter

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    You're taking the right steps by taking with them. All you have to do now (in my opinion) is be 100% correct on your job application. Just know that the job application can be used in court if you find yourself in a case. I have seen where a company has turned their back on a driver trying to protect themselves. So it's best to cover yourself no matter what. As long as you're open like you have been then there's really nothing more to do than go to work.
     
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  3. adam23

    adam23 Bobtail Member

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    Oh I agree with you there I'm well aware of how companies can try in use apps aginst you. I had a friend who put down the wrong year he graduated college and the company he worked for used that as a legal way to fire him rather than lay him off when they where down sizing. Even thoo it was a big joke around the office that a manager of business relations didn even know what year he graduated. But any how I'm a pretty upstanding citizens that made a dumb mistake when I was 21 on a new years eve. Sence then I graduated college, started my own business, was the city manager in my town, and then mayor till last year when I did not run for re-election. Also I'm a ordained minister I don't drink do drugs smoke lie or steel I have a sold job history so I'd say a lot of those facts also kinda pad my application at least character wise.

     
  4. Elendil

    Elendil Heavy Load Member

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    Forget about applying to companies online. Get off the couch and go see companies in your area. You'd be surprised how many might take a shot with a new grad. You can overcome and perceived negative with past issues by making a positive first impression and telling your story in person.

    Remember to show up with a positive attitude and with a professional appearance. Looking at how some drivers dress these days, I wouldn't hire them to clean my septic, let alone drive my 200k plus truck/trailer and God knows how much in freight.

    Think outside the box. Don't limit yourself to only those companies that accept online applications. It takes some effort, but since we are talking about a career, don't you feel it is worth it?
     
  5. adam23

    adam23 Bobtail Member

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    .Update its official ill be attening roehl's orientation as of Nov 11 th. And phase 1 training
     
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  6. NoCoCraig

    NoCoCraig Road Train Member

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    Best of luck. Based on what I have heard, I think you made a good choice.
     
  7. adam23

    adam23 Bobtail Member

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    I'll be starting at .32 cpm once on my own going regional refrigerated
     
  8. dennisroc

    dennisroc Road Train Member

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    Any updates on the new job ? How are things going ?
     
  9. adam23

    adam23 Bobtail Member

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    I am set to go to roehl on december 2nd but I have also gone offers from hogan as a decaded driver on a dollar general route and averitt as a regional driver
     
  10. 123456

    123456 Road Train Member

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    Good choice Adam !!

    :yes2557:
     
  11. Tonythetruckerdude

    Tonythetruckerdude Crusty Deer Slayer

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    All these qualifications a business owner , college degrees , and a city manger , mayor , AND an ordained minister...Yet you never learned simple sentence composition , or how to spell...all I can is WOW......
     
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