Job verification for NON trucking job

Some get through the 'Gap' in work history by claiming to have taken care of a sick relative during that time. Did they really? Who knows, but it worked for them.

 

These types of questions sometimes amuse me a bit. You must ONLY account for the time. You could have spent a year in the south of France chasing women. This is what you report. Part 391 does NOT say what you HAVE to be doing, it only wants the carrier to account for the time. Stop worrying about this. Just report the time and what you did. If the carrier wants more info try to get them what they are asking for. Outside of that please don't make this process more difficult than what it is!

 

I could sit and write thousands of words in reply. I'm only going to say these few things.

First I wish you well in your career as a driver AND I hope you find a job.

Next, for your peace of mind STOP paying attention to 90% of what you read and see in not only these forums but others like them AS well as Truckstop and terminal scuttlebutt.

You SHOULD NOT get an orientation date until the carrier has done at least a quick check on you. They will scan your application and will let you know BEFORE orientation if there is a problem. Most drivers that get sent home from an orientation either lied on the application, popped a positive on a drug screen or can't pass the physical.

As for my concern I am concerned, I'm just trying to get you to understand this stuff is not that hard. A good carrier will get you through this process.

 

True, lots of drivers on here have had to do that to get started.
They say they did odd jobs for cash while looking for a decent job; electrician, landscaper, house painter, auto mechanic, etc.

 

Yeah, I have to lean on @Moose1958 from time to time for accurate information on medical and drug questions. Many of us on this forum pitch in and try to help.

 

I was finishing off a roast beef sandwich when I first read these words, and you have since made your point more clear. However, in my defense let me tell you what was going through my thoughts as I was writing that comment.

One we have so many people that are new and present a problem on these forums. Then proceed to not tell all the information. There is one such thread on the main page still today. They do this really bad with regard to drug testing. We do get some really good questions and as @REO6205 has said repeatedly the debates and back and forth serve a good purpose. To drag them to another place can be the kiss of death for that topic.

This work history, as well as most of the things MANDATED by Subpart B as well as Subpart C of part 391, can be so confusing to a new driver they almost throw up their hands and go find other work. These Subparts are ALSO NOT FULLY understood by the carriers themselves and to avoid a problem with an FMCSA safety compliance audit they go hard and want to do anal exams! This was not what the DOT wanted part 391 to be.

So while it may have seemed as if I was not showing the level of concern you felt I should have. Believe me when I say I was trying to calm your fears about this process.

I will close with this. Before you leave for an orientation make sure all your ducks are in a row! Make sure everything on that application is right. Make sure you answered every question (AS ASKED) not what you think was asked. As I said before, Good luck!