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Not driven in 10 years, what should I do?

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by riggins44, Oct 29, 2020.

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  1. Oct 29, 2020 #11
    riggins44

    riggins44 Bobtail Member

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    That's what my advice has been for him so far.
     
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  3. Oct 29, 2020 #12
    riggins44

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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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  4. Oct 29, 2020 #13
    Badmon

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    Do insurance companies require employers to provide employment verification??
     
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  5. Oct 29, 2020 #14
    riggins44

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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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  7. Oct 29, 2020 #15
    Ridgeline

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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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  8. Oct 29, 2020 #16
    rachi

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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.
     
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  9. Oct 29, 2020 #17
    kemosabi49

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    Do you know what companies do these refreshers? Does that mean signing an employment contract?
     
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  10. Oct 30, 2020 #18
    rachi

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    Not sure about a contract but companies like Abilene offer refresher courses as well as other mega companies.
     
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  11. Oct 30, 2020 #19
    NJ TRUCK

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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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  12. Oct 30, 2020 #20
    Chinatown

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    What does he do at Walmart DC?
     
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