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Dude I went to a 8week school in 91. Drove 1yr OTR & 5 years local as a IC. No break in driving. Went back OTR & paid another $1,800 & flew to a Voc Tech in Drumwright OK to attend another PDTI 4wk school. This after 6 yrs of driving & already carrying a CDL A TX license Most of these outfits don't even count local work.
2 yr break? Don't know if any big carriers will take you. Might have to look at smaller outfits.
May Trucking accepted me with a 6mo break & an enhanced road test. I got in 6mo's at that ####hole & got back on track. But 2 yrs? Your a student to the Mega's insurance co.
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Freymiller in Oklahoma City has been hiring drivers with a 5 yrs. gap in driving and Abilene Motor Express hires drivers with 10-20 yrs gap in driving.

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@Marine_Trucker_77 did you find a job yet what part of the country do live within

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No the people at millis are just major ########.i know I worked there for two years.
Thanks for your service to the country and good luck finding a good CDL school.

bigdawg444, Apr 12, 2018

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taodnt said: ↑

I am sorry to read what you experienced. I had a similar experience but with a different outcome.

I applied to their student program just to see if I could get accepted. I waited the same as you, but did not receive a phone call in the time they say they will call. I finally called back and when the recruiter looked me up (and I do not have my notes handy as I have moved since then) they said the reason why I didn't get a call was because of a gap in my "employment" history which automatically kicked the application to a different holding area.

My gap was also for caring for aging parents. The difference is (i am guessing) that I had retired at age 65 from my previous career. When I explained the reason for my "unemployment" they said that it shouldn't create a problem and the discussion then went on to when the next few classes were offered, etc. Because of other factors I did not go with Millis but that is beyond this discussion.

Another thing you could do is go back and edit your application and for that period say "self employed" and position of Elder Caretaker. That "job" can be used on future applications as well. Were my life circumstances different I probably would have gone with Millis.

I would suggest calling and ask to speak with the recruiting manager or if not that person someone a bit higher up. If you really want to work for them then don't let the first "no" stop you.

The thread that convinced me (if you haven't already read it) was this one by @CaptainDaveG Millis Transfer School Journey (Richfield Wi Starting 8/18/2014

(sorry, don't know how to put a link in a shorter description)

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Call and ask for Dan Millis. There a great company.

Be Safe Out There

Captain Dave

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bigdawg444 said: ↑

No the people at millis are just major ########.i know I worked there for two years.
Thanks for your service to the country and good luck finding a good CDL school.
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Hahahaha bitter Millis face lmao Just so you know @Marine_Trucker_77 is actually in school with Millis right now, and last I'd heard was enjoying himself.

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Hahahaha bitter Millis face lmao Just so you know @Marine_Trucker_77 is actually in school with Millis right now, and last I'd heard was enjoying himself.
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Wasn't referring to the school instructors, had no problems with them.just the millis company Employees in front office. But hey , if they are treating him and obviously you good then rock on.

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Chinatown said: ↑

Freymiller in Oklahoma City has been hiring drivers with a 5 yrs. gap in driving and Abilene Motor Express hires drivers with 10-20 yrs gap in driving.
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Freymiller in Oklahoma City has been hiring drivers with a 5 yrs. gap in driving and Abilene Motor Express hires drivers with 10-20 yrs gap in driving.
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Not surprisingly they are also refer haulers. About the worst job in OTR IMO. My first OTR carrier was KLLM & my last IDC. Luckily being on time & put in staging areas at grocery warehouses are over

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Not surprisingly they are also refer haulers. About the worst job in OTR IMO. My first OTR carrier was KLLM & my last IDC. Luckily being on time & put in staging areas at grocery warehouses are over
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Reefer work is challenging, for sure. I did it most of my career, but on paper logs, so made good money. Those tight schedules and all that is over now. What a life!

Chinatown, Apr 14, 2018

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It's a Marine Thing
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You mean jarhead lol no really I have marines and Navy in my family big respect for the marines. I was Navy 11 years though

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Marine_Trucker_77 said: ↑

Just got off the phone with Millis Transfer recruiting and I'm so pissed right now I could put my head through a wall.

After reading all the reviews and great stories on MT, I went ahead and submitted an application. I was told that I would hear something in 48 hours and it's now been well past that. I called the office in WI and talked to, what I can only think was a recruiter.
She asked my name and then looked me up and said that i wasn't eligible for employment with MT because, get this, I had an unemployment gap of more than 3 months in 2015-2016. I was in OHIO, taking are of my sick father, who had ALS, because my mom was alone and had to work. He later passed away and I then stayed with mom to help get the house ready for sale.
I explained to her that, not only am I a Marine Combat Veteran, but that my father was as well and I had to be there.
Well, long story short, she wasn't listening and I was given the boot to the curb.
What a ####in load of horse ####, that a military Combat Vet can't get a job at a company that touts their veteran support and they encourage veterans to apply!!

FML!!
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You missed NOTHING my friend !!!
Don't sweat it...really

blukatnga, Jun 8, 2018

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