What yall think

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  1. The Gels

    The Gels Light Load Member

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    So, I have a horrible work history. I haven't worked since I got out of the Marine Corps in 2011. I've done a little college, a little jobs as a security guard here and there, but I have under 18 months in my last three years. I am unhirable, apparently Except for companies like Swift or CRE. I am currently in a 5 month CDL course... I'm looking at going to UTI and doing their 45 week Diesel Mechanic school. That would put me well over 18 months of verifiable at the end, and I'd know a lot about everything having to do with trucks at the end. What do you guys think? I'd be using post 9/11 GI Bill for it.
     
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  3. x1Heavy

    x1Heavy Road Train Member

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    That would be a dichotomy.

    Knowing how to rebuild a truck engine with spool wire, pliers and parts and be unable to do it as just a Company Drivah.

    All they really want is just a accounting of your time going back up to 10 years if necessary for homeland security purposes. If it was me going back out, I would put down Medical patient and be treated as a flat newbie. However my experience will become apparent extremely fast.

    IF it is a truck mechanic you are going for then after you get your certifications at the end of the course your prospect should improve.
     
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  5. The Gels

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    I can get the diesel mechanic school completely free. I'll get paid 3 grand a month to go. Any reason I shouldn't?
     
  6. The Gels

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    I'm mostly thinking itll give my verifiable history. As a student, and one day I plan to go O/O and I'll know how to work on my own stuff.
     
  7. Chinatown

    Chinatown Road Train Member

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    I think a good trade school would be "refrigerated trailer mechanic."
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    Would I be able to make them louder?!

    I'm just a little depressed I guess. I've been turned down by several that I really wanted to work for because... no work history. I know what I can do though.. I can get more educated. Just running it through you all.
     
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    Anything but driving !
     
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    The Gels Light Load Member

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    Hah, I want to drive!! It is happening! I'm actually trying to, hopefully, find a cheap ole CDL job in Dallas that I can do while going to UTI. If anyone has any good ideas on that.
     
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  11. The Gels

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    I'm also a knight see

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