Troops To Transportation (Employment Inquiry)

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  1. Birdman803

    Birdman803 Light Load Member

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    I am about a year out from retiring after 20 years in the Army and going to sign up for the Troops to Truckers program. I am using the Military Waiver to obtain my CDL here in the next few months just to get the ball rolling.

    My question is... I have just been researching around and looking in being a trucker and I see some of these companies require a credit and background check. The background check I am not concerned about as I have a Secret Clearence. My concern is my credit is not so good after falling on some hard times a few years back. Is this going to significantly give me an issue getting employed in the trucking industry? Any advice is appreciated.
     
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  3. w.h.o

    w.h.o Road Train Member

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    Credit checks? Don't worry about it, I wouldn't say it doesn't happen but it never happen to me. Unless you're trying to lease a truck then yes.
     
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  4. rachi

    rachi Road Train Member

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    Nothing to worry about. No credit check required. There ain't a trucker out here with good credit, lol.
     
  5. w.h.o

    w.h.o Road Train Member

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    *cough* 788 *cough* not bragging ^_^ if I said I was shopping at target, then I'll be bragging
     
  6. Birdman803

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    Appreciate it the info. I was getting worried about that. I'm pretty excited about this so will probably have a lot of questions for you all if you don't mind. I will try to keep it in this thread. Thanks again
     
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  7. G13Tomcat

    G13Tomcat Road Train Member

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    Thank you for your service; good luck on your endeavours, and be safe ~!
     
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  8. Chinatown

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    A&R Logistics recognizes military driving. It's good company and you will make between $62K - $72K.
     
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  9. Birdman803

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    Really. Where are they located? About to look them up shortly. Thanks
     
  10. Chinatown

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    They hire from all over and have terminals coast to coast. You don't have to live near a terminal to drive there.
     
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