only have about 45 days of time behind the wheel where can i get more?

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    cstancil82 Bobtail Member

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    Hey ladies and gentlemen,
    I got started with CR England in Septemberand that went well but in November I went solo as a lease operator. My first settlement I got screwed over severely. Drove 1400 miles and wound up owing the. I'm trying to find a company to start over with...... Any ideas or suggestionswould be great. Thanks drivers
    m 300 bucks.
     
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    dancnoone "Village Idiot"

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    Where do you want to go??? Put in an application.

    One question though. How is it you only have 45 days behind the wheel ???

    September to February is more than 45 days.

    Agreed, you had a training period. But you still had time to get in more than 45 days. Unless you walked after that bad week.
     
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    cstancil82 Bobtail Member

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    I got hired in September on the 19th to be exact worked through til November 14 when I told them to take the truck and stick it. But I've been unemployed since then. They got Me my CDL. But I'm stuck now trying to figure out who will hire me.
     
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    dancnoone "Village Idiot"

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    There are several companies that will hire you.

    But your answers to their questions will determine whether they actually consider you for employment.

    JB Hunt
    Werner
    Schneider
    Swift
    Watkins & Shepard

    Will all consider you. As will many others.

    But you have really created a questionable position for yourself, by bailing on your lease. You'll have to explain this to just about everyone you apply with.

    Everyone within this forum, and most companies, understands the BS that CR pulls on unsuspecting drivers. But the burden will be placed squarely on you to provide them with a reasonable explanation that they can accept.

    Hopefully your DAC, MVR, and CSA is clean. Otherwise, you might be flippin burgers for a long time.
     
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    cstancil82 Bobtail Member

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    How would I go about finding out what my fax or few says?
     
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    dancnoone "Village Idiot"

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    Instructions on obtaining your DAC can be found within this forum. Simply use the search function.

    Your CSA score can be found here if you have a score that has been reported. You'll have to establish an account, then submit your information.

    MVR can be obtained at the Dept of Motor Vehicles in your state.
     
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    ok but heres the thing..... i have no clue where to start..... ive already done all this and gotten nowhere so far...got my DAC.... with nothing on it other than a drug test that was negitive... csa i got it and there is nothing on it! my MVR is out of texas cuz thats where i got my CDL.... So what can i do?
     
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    Call Schneider..they are going to be your best bet. Your options are limited with so little experience. Tell them that you are looking for a fresh start and that you made a bad decision with CRE. Don't bad mouth CRE, take responsibility for your decision(s). Be humble, after all YOU"RE asking them for a 2nd chance to enter the trucking industry. Good luck.
     
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    ill give them a shot..... thanks again driver
     
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    I don't understand what you want us to do??? Get out and look for a job. Use your computer, your feet, and your voice to find a company.
     
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