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Looking to return to trucking after 2yrs

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by Demonrogue, Sep 6, 2015.

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  1. Sep 6, 2015 #1
    Demonrogue

    Demonrogue Light Load Member

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    It has been two years since I was discharged from my former employer for driving while fatigued and failure to maintain lane of travel. My most recent mvr doesn't show any of my backing accidents anymore and I have zero points as a driver according to my local California DMV .

    I would like to get back into truck driving again after spending two years away for my mistake and have learned from it.

    So my question is should I wait one more year before trying again ?
     
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  3. Sep 6, 2015 #2
    DoubleO7

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    Try Swift or Werner.
     
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  4. Sep 6, 2015 #3
    MJ1657

    MJ1657 Road Train Member

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    Do you have experience with both of them?

    Couple of the worst companies out there.
     
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  5. Sep 6, 2015 #4
    DoubleO7

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    After over 11 years off the road, I am getting ready to start with Swift.
     
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  7. Sep 6, 2015 #5
    MJ1657

    MJ1657 Road Train Member

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    I'm not sure why someone would want to subject themselves to the torture of those big mega screw companies but to each their own I guess.
     
    MJ1657, Sep 6, 2015
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  8. Sep 6, 2015 #6
    DoubleO7

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    I tried much better companies and kept getting declined. Sometimes a guy just has to pay some dues to get in or back in. I'll do what I have to do.
     
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  9. Sep 6, 2015 #7
    crzyjarmans

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    What is your level of experience? years of driving? type of equipment, doubles? flat? or ?
     
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  10. Sep 6, 2015 #8
    Demonrogue

    Demonrogue Light Load Member

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    I have 1yr 2months exp class a driving dryvan and have hazmat endorsement
     
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  11. Sep 6, 2015 #9
    demi

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    You will be new all over again to most big companies, not to mention rusty. Try the small companies, mom&pop types.
     
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  12. Sep 6, 2015 #10
    Demonrogue

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    Don't know any around Carson California and I just noticed kcc transport was hiring
     
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