Just received an offer today at my interview
Discussion in 'Old Dominion' started by mwehrle, Feb 27, 2018.
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I'm currently at OD as a part-time dockworker looking to do P&D preferably (or linehaul if needed) after I go through their driver training program. I know the money is better in linehaul, but I'd prefer the daytime work of P&D for the sake of my young family. I was told that I needed to be there at least 6 months (I've been there 5 months as of tomorrow) before I can start the program. There is another part-time dockworker ahead of me who is going through the program. I believe I'm next in line.
I have my CDL-A already, but not recent experience (it's been over 10 years since I've drove a tractor-trailer). So I'll be going through their full driver training program.Mooseontheloose Thanks this. -
I'm still trying to decide to take it or not. If it was solely my decision I would take it, but I have to convince my wife that it will be worth it to take a pay cut now for better things to come down the road, e.g., getting into a driving position.KMB Thanks this. -
I wish there were more hours at OD, but I'm glad I'm in the door. -
My terminal manager said he couldn't offer me any guarantees on a timeline. -
The 6 months I was referring to was 6 months from when I was hired. So I wouldn't be able to go through the program until the beginning of next month anyway (even if they needed a driver).
As I mentioned already, there is another part-time dockworker currently going through the program. From what I understand, I'm the next in line (at my 6th month, to go through the program) for when they'll be needing another driver.
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For my part, I think I ought to take the part-time dock position, do a good job and wait until my time comes to enter the driver training school. The fact that it's a brand new terminal (5 weeks old) means there is bound to be growth in the form of new driving positions opening up. I think I'm in a good spot. Now I just have to convince my wife that taking a pay cut now will be worth it long term. I suppose if I had to I could get another part-time job until I enter their CDL training school.KMB Thanks this. -
Getting yourself another part-time job sounds like a good idea. -
I have a small business on the side that makes about 3k per month so I may be able to get by without getting another part-time job. It's going to depend upon how many hours they are giving me at OD. Would be nice tro get my entire 30. About how many hours did you say you are averaging per week there?
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