Looking for jobs with no experience, 2 accidents and 3 moving violations in Tri-State Region.

The first step in growing is accepting your past and owning it.
You’re nailing it.
I’m proud of you for that!
Next step is taking the necessary steps to overcome it.
You’re doing that too.
I suspect coke and Pepsi would be options, as a dock grunt, which could easily lead to driver.
Grocery warehouses would be another option, again, leading to driver gig.
The initial suck can be overcome by giving it your very best, keeping your end goal in mind.
It’ll take time for your record to clear, and in the mean time, you’re taking steps to build yourself and develop your career.
That looks excellent on a resume.
When you interview, they’ll likely ask something along the lines of why you want the job.
That’s your opportunity!
You tell them that your past is hindering where you want to go, but, knowing what you’re aspiring to, you’ve got to pay your dues to get where you want to go.
You’re willing to invest in the company to gain the necessary experience to get where you ultimately want to go, which is driver.
Companies know that loyalty is nonexistent these days.
Folks will jump for pennies to other options.
Hearing that you have s different mindset sets you apart from the sheep just looking for a paycheck.
That gets you in the door.
The rest is up to you.
Take the crap shift, take the lousy hours, and make the best of it you can.
Will it suck? Absolutely.
The suck never lasts though.
Keep driving ahead in your goals.
Ask for what you want, and demonstrate you’re willing to get it done to get what you really want.
Yesterday, i ran my load to Lexington from Chattanooga, and it went perfect, leaving me enough time to squeeze in a gas load.
Boss was in a pickle with a load that had to go quick to avoid a run out.
He didn’t demand i run it, he just advised me that he would appreciate the help.
I helped him out to help the team out.
Small investment on my part that pays big next time i need a favor back.
You can absolutely do the same.
Good bosses remember these things, and always pay it back.
I think you’re going to succeed hugely in s very short time period.
Keep your eyes on the prize that you want in your pocket, and drive ahead every day to get there.
You got this bro.
I have every confidence in you.
I see the basic qualities i look for in new talent to take my company where i want it to go.
That’s rare these days.
If you were closer to me, I’d find something for you just to get you on my team, until i could slide you into a better option to develop your talent.

 

^this. Very sound and honest advice.

 

Excellent recap of the situation and a very doable way out. Great guidance offered. Totally unrelated to his situation, but there are license requirements for forklift ops now. Tedious, but vary with truck power and design.

 

I can't add anything else to what others have said, but if I were you, I'd apply to any and every company out there. 1099, W-2, anything. The reckless driving ticket may or may be off since it's been 3 years. You'll have nowhere moving violation off in another year. The question is when did those accidents occur. It isn't impossible to find work, but it will be challenging. If a company says, "yes," take it. It's getting you in the door, get some experience, and most importantly, SLOW DOWN!!!!

 

self loading arm reaches out, grabs can and dumps into a bin, dual cab controls when working driven from the right side.

i.e no touch

 

@DynamicDiscipline --

Note also....that to later drive class "A" for pretty much ANY of the LTL sector -- you will need to (at some point in the future) acquire ALL the relevant CDL endorsements: tanker, hazmat...and also of course....doubles/triples (that is -- IF you haven't already).

Thus -- depending on your chosen LTL carrier in question -- and their driver hiring criteria, vs the remaining items on your MVR -- will determine when you should later pick those endorsements up.

The tanker and the doubles/triples endorsements pretty much stick around after you get those, as long as you maintain your CDL. The hazmat however, you have to retest/requalify for after every 5 years or so (I just renewed mine, today).

To qualify for that hazmat -- you also want to avoid any real criminal history -- as Uncle Sam will do a background check on you for that one (via the dept of TSA).

Soooooo.....the lesson for today: keep that non-driving background clean, as well. Without that hazmat -- you're off the team....for driving in the LTL world.

-- L

 

Time is a truck drivers best friend. The longer period of time between these events you go the better, your chances of employment in this industry get. However, for time to be your friend you must slow down regardless of the vehicle you’re driving. This also applies to these accidents if I were making hiring decisions right now I would not hire you. Slow down watch where you’re going and watch what you’re doing, time will work magic!

 

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