Questions about getting cdl

Online is NOT how you find local employers. Internet search for phone numbers and then you call and ask questions.

 

That's not what impresses employers. They have more applicants than empty trucks right now in many places. People have been selling "get your CDL & make big money" in jail, courts, overseas, anywhere they can find desperate people. There is no truck driver shortage even though lots of stories in media say so.

 

You feel bad but you don't need to run yourself down. You can work in warehouses while you wait for the industry to start hiring again.

 

Notice if the 6 months is a preference or a requirement for the job.

 

Then why are there good companies like DOT Transportation (reefer/food) hiring newbies? Either go to their school or an approved school, openings for both with no experience. Is it because newbies cost less? Or maybe bogus posting where no job actually exists.

 

I have a stupid question: are you the Tara I talked to the other day? I am the guy with the cat who sat on the phone and disconnected the call.

She did not tell me what her charges were, but they were three mild charges like yours.

If so, you know what I am going to tell you, but if not, read on.

And?

Not a big deal.

Why? You didn't run over any school kids, did you?

Now that said ...

Here is my advice: it will work if you want it to.

Go to UPS and apply for their package handler or dock worker position. You may have to just take a package handler and work yourself onto the dock.

You want to get in there for a number of reasons, one of which is that they are union. But more importantly, they will transition you to a driver's position and pay for your CDL.

AND even more important, it will remove any problems with your charges and better yet ... take care of your work record.

Now you can do it the hard way, but this is much easier and better for you in your position.

 

well, my opinion here isn't the most revered, but some things apply.
1st, welcome, nobody else ever seems to say that, you came to the right place. 2nd, I'll be blunt, you're situation that by no means has the tolerance to start a new venture as unfamiliar as you are to trucking. As mentioned, none of us were angels, it's why we went into trucking, and made a career out of it. I myself have over 35 years in a truck, now retired, and the less said about MY past, the better. I do believe people with no trucking knowledge can indeed do well. I'm afraid this may be a "last gasp" measure to "make things right" with your life, and now is probably the worst time in history to do such things. As mentioned, qualified drivers can't land a job, or, more importantly, the good jobs nobody leaves, leaving you with the, well, not bad, but at the bottom. It's a stark fact, 50% of new drivers quit in the 1st 6 mo. and 25% of the remaining, don't make it a year, so the odds are clearly against you. Jobs in other areas are so plentiful, we have such a lack of workers, heck, Walmart is paying $20/hr. and nowhere near as intrusive as to your past. I think they hire burnouts now, and they do just fine.
'Town, will go hog wild with places to go, he's a trustworthy soul, but I'd make sure this is what you want to do, it's not cheap, and non-refundable. I'd try and schedule a "ride along" of some kind, THAT would clear things up, I think you are a gal, and my ex-gf was a trucker, and would've been more than happy to show you the ropes. There are specific places, even here, that cater to women and can help. If you still are willing, definitely go with one of Chinatowns recommendations. Many times, they will have a job waiting, and you can maybe work off the schooling, a big plus. Good luck, keep us posted, eh?

 

Career Areas: Drivers | Rumpke

 

Possible answers:

• Most people who get into that work don't realize what it's really like -- then find they don't like it (it's REAL work)...& quit. Thus -- they have a worker turnover problem.
• Too many drivers get a CDL...get a reefer job....find out that reefer duty does not generally coincide with a regular sleep schedule...& thus, get out. This vicious cycle creates a turnover problem.

-- L

 

Well, if I were in your shoes and genuinely wanted a better life (guessing you’re youngish) driving truck..

I would look for a Publix DC near where you live and try getting on as a dock worker. They have a Dock to driver program. Not sure how it works but if you can get hired on your legal troubles may not be an issue come time to transition to a driver position.

Heck, you may even just like working the dock and enjoying a decent weekly paycheck.

I really don’t know much about Publix but I’ve heard that it’s a great paying gig.