Not driven in 10 years, what should I do?

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  1. riggins44

    riggins44 Bobtail Member

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    That's what my advice has been for him so far.
     
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    That's what I've told him do far. I think the rates have scared him, but my be his best option.
     
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    Do insurance companies require employers to provide employment verification??
     
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    I can't speak for all, but ours does. It would be nice if there was a way around it. Open to ideas haha.
     
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    Most will want to make sure there is compliance with the fmcsa regs, so if there is employment gaps, they have to be addressed for the insurance.

    getting his own authority may be more of a hassle than just working for someone else as a driver or just doing another job altogether.
     
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    rachi Road Train Member

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    He can be hired on as a company driver no problem, just has to do a two week refresher in most cases.
     
    rachi, Oct 29, 2020
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    kemosabi49 Trucker Forum STAFF Staff Member

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    Do you know what companies do these refreshers? Does that mean signing an employment contract?
     
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    Not sure about a contract but companies like Abilene offer refresher courses as well as other mega companies.
     
    rachi, Oct 30, 2020
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    Idk about that.
    He can probably go to a port or rail company and start driving within 2 hours.
    IF??? He has talent.
     
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    What does he do at Walmart DC?
     
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