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Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Josh87, Mar 3, 2013.

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  1. Mar 3, 2013 #1
    Josh87

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    Hello! I have been in the navy for the past 8 years and will be separating this week(honorable discharge). Two years ago I was riding my motorcycle and hit some ice on an exit ramp and flew off the ramp into a tree. I fractured my neck in two places. The police officer wrote me a ticket for improper control which I signed at the hospital. In court I was found guilty and turns out on my driving record I have a reckless driving charge, convicted march 2011. Is there any company out there that would consider hiring me for otr or do I just have to wait for the 3 years to elapse? If there is a company out there, I am eligible for the g.i. Bill for the cost of cdl training. Thank you for your time.


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  3. Mar 3, 2013 #2
    Mattress Monkey

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    There is always gonna be a company that will hire you, however the trick is finding them thank goodness your ticket was not commercial vehicle related so maybe a company will take that into consideration...
     
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  4. Mar 3, 2013 #3
    wideglide13

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    You will have to call some co to ask . They might not ask but question your judgment to ride in those conditions . Right now there is a plus in hiring vets . Will this injury limit you ? And do you want to bounce around a truck ?
     
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  5. Mar 3, 2013 #4
    Mattress Monkey

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    Also if I was you I would save that gi bill for a rainy day, the new thing now is free cdl training for a 1yr driving commitment and anybody can do 1 yr..
     
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  7. Mar 3, 2013 #5
    Jakaby

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    He's dead-on right about saving your GI Bill for something down the road. Get in touch with one of the mega carriers like Swift or USXpress. They'll either tell you yes or no up front.
     
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  8. Mar 3, 2013 #6
    Josh87

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    I appreciate the quick responses! My neck is fine now it doesn't hurt at all anymore. My dad drove a truck for 24 years and its just something I've wanted to do as well.

    I did not know there were companies that offered free training for a one year contract. That's pretty good! I've talked to about 5 companies so far and they all have told me I have to wait until march 2014 before they would consider hiring me. I won't give up though, I'll keep calling all of them.
     
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  9. Mar 3, 2013 #7
    wideglide13

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    Then you have the answer already you do have to what the 3 years ....
     
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    WitchingHour

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    It's a double-edged sword, these companies which train you for a one year commitment. I have to agree.. good idea to save your GI Bill for a rainy day. That's what I did when I decided I was tired of it and wanted to do something else.
     
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    Mattress Monkey

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    My company ffe has a free trucking school for a 1yr commitment however the catch is to get a cdl from tx you must live in tx and the trick to that is get a po box at a usps store in tx have a bill sent there with you name on it and BINGO your all set...
     
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  12. Mar 3, 2013 #10
    Josh87

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    Sounds like a plan. Ill try to give them a call. Hopefully I can explain my motorcycle accident to them and they would let me drive.
     
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