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Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Deonte, Jan 27, 2025.

  1. Deonte

    Deonte Bobtail Member

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    I’m in the Tennessee area and im a recent graduate for class A cdl.My MVR sucks but all over 5yrs ago. I have a felon but that’s over 9yrs ago. knight,swift,and Schneider,denied me all company’s denied me for different reasons.is there anything anyone can help me with please an thanks in advance
     
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  3. UnderdogVigilante

    UnderdogVigilante Light Load Member

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    As others have told me, just keep trying. You will hear a thousand "no's" but will eventually get that one "yes". Be proactive and keep your nose clean. No, I'm not a driver, yet but I still feel it's good advice.
     
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  4. Chi Town Steers

    Chi Town Steers Road Train Member

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    Try Western Express, they take everyone, if they don’t take you, you’re not hirable in the industry. They have big terminal in Nashville.
     
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  5. Deonte

    Deonte Bobtail Member

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    thanks it’s just crazy that I read all the requirements an I’m basically accepted it just be some crazy thing a company would come up with and I just don’t understand
     
  6. Chinatown

    Chinatown Road Train Member

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    Yeah, Western Express in Nashville probably take you.
     
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  7. Deonte

    Deonte Bobtail Member

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    Yes I know about western express my recruiter there says to wait for the hard copy of my cdl to come in then call I understand that I won’t make tons of money by being a beginner it just makes me nervous about them because all the bad reports they have about payroll and things like that
     
  8. Concorde

    Concorde Road Train Member

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    Do you have a solid work history with no big gaps in employment?
     
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  9. Chi Town Steers

    Chi Town Steers Road Train Member

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    No one would take me and I did 99 days at western express and now I work at a company that pays better, you have to get a job somewhere then it gets much easier. Don’t ask your recruiter any questions, it doesn’t matter what they say. They’re paid to tell you what you want to hear. Just make sure you last at least 6 months if you can.
     
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  10. Deonte

    Deonte Bobtail Member

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    I don’t want crappie company but to get experience I have no problem just sucks to have a cdl now an can’t use it
     
  11. Chi Town Steers

    Chi Town Steers Road Train Member

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    You would definitely make more money driving class B than at western express, but you won’t get experience as Class A
     
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