What to do now? where to go?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by saulhndz, Jul 9, 2007.

  1. saulhndz

    saulhndz Bobtail Member

    3
    0
    Jul 9, 2007
    Colton, CA
    0
    Well, I just graduated truck driving school and have my Class A CDL. I have applied with some major carriers and no luck. Apparently I slipped in to school with a negative mark on my driving record. At this point I need to start driving because I want to put my CDL and myself into action. Is there anyone that will hire me? Can anyone help me out with some advice or info?
     
  2. Truckers Report Jobs

    Trucking Jobs in 30 seconds

    Every month 400 people find a job with the help of TruckersReport.

  3. leannamarie

    leannamarie "California Girl"

    What kind of a black mark do you have on your record?

    Did you go to a good school?

    What kind of a job are you looking for?
     
  4. El Camino

    El Camino Bobtail Member

    2
    0
    Jul 11, 2007
    Colton, CA
    0
    try goin to truck stops and finding info there on companies hiring
     
  5. saulhndz

    saulhndz Bobtail Member

    3
    0
    Jul 9, 2007
    Colton, CA
    0
    thank you for your response
    leannamarie to answer your first quest please check my prev post.
    I did go to a certified school with 168 hours also graduated at the top of my class there and did very well on all the dmv tests.
    I am looking for and otr longhaul position with at least some stability.
     
  6. MGASSEL

    MGASSEL Road Train Member

    1,301
    211
    Mar 27, 2007
    Co
    0

    I did a search and here is what saulhndz posted
    Sure...
    Infraction on possesion for marijuana from 04/05.
    Not a misdemeanor nor a felony. In the state of California less than an ounce of possession of marijuana gets a citation and a fine with no jail or probation for a first offense.
     
  7. MGASSEL

    MGASSEL Road Train Member

    1,301
    211
    Mar 27, 2007
    Co
    0
    hey saulhndz

    I would say the problem is that you got popped with drugs it does not matter if it was a misdemeanor, or felony only the fact that you were popped with those drugs.
     
  8. Pete_379X

    Pete_379X Super Chrome

    1,006
    123
    Jul 4, 2007
    Arkansas
    0
    I would figure as long as you stayed clean and passed the drug tests you should be able to get on somewhere. I would be expacting more "random" tests than normal, but after awhile you'll be left alone. My old company fired a guy for popping a drug test on meth and hired him back less than a year later. So you should be in good shape.
     
  9. gwwheels

    gwwheels Bobtail Member

    24
    1
    Nov 5, 2007
    grand rapids michigan
    0
    you could try to sign on with employment agency for drivers. they pay by the hour and you get a good feel for percentage or hourly paying jobs local in your area
     
  10. saulhndz

    saulhndz Bobtail Member

    3
    0
    Jul 9, 2007
    Colton, CA
    0
    I did find an employer, and promptly!!! I searched the mini mags from the truck stops. It took some calls and some persisitence and Eureka! They didnt sweat me at all and havnt tested me since orientation. But I did get turned down by all major companies and most smaller. I am with a flatbed outfit and it has been working out good. And by all means I will make sure I dont get another one of these marks on me.
     
  11. CountryCharm05

    CountryCharm05 Bobtail Member

    14
    0
    Dec 16, 2007
    Piedmont, AL.
    0
    The school where you obtained your CDL should have to help with job placement, or refund the fees you paid them. If nothing else you might find a job with O/O's who book there their own loads. Everyone is intitled to a second chance, but no one should be given the third. Good Luck
     
  • Truckers Report Jobs

    Trucking Jobs in 30 seconds

    Every month 400 people find a job with the help of TruckersReport.