So I just completed CDL school last week, and after inquiring at a couple of places Im already feeling mostly discouraged about my venture into trucking.
I got pulled over for speeding last summer during a pretty low point in my life and have since addressed those issues and have even started speaking with a therapist, I was pulled over at almost 20 over the speed limit and then again a few months later for driving in marked lanes. I pulled into a turning lane as it was opening up, but not fully open yet in order to avoid sitting in the huge line of traffic going straight just to make a left turn. Other than that, my driving record is squeaky clean. No tickets for anything. I typically drive AT the posted limit, I don't even go 5 over, and have continued to do so even after being pulled over I honestly just let the situation i was going through get the best of me at the time and i know i ****ed up.
Should I even bother inquiring to anymore positions at this point? Western called me and told me to come on-board but i have absolutely no desire to be on the road at all, especially for 2 weeks at a time.
I already have a good paying job with benefits in the carpenters union but i was honestly looking to get out of the industry just because i'm tired of wondering when, where and how long the next job will be. Are there any jobs out there for me or should i just stick to carpentry and not even bother in trucking.
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New school grad with a couple of tickets looking for some advice
So I just completed CDL school last week, and after inquiring at a couple of places Im already feeling mostly discouraged about my venture into trucking.
I got pulled over for speeding last summer during a pretty low point in my life and have since addressed those issues and have even started speaking with a therapist, I was pulled over at almost 20 over the speed limit and then again a few months later for driving in marked lanes. I pulled into a turning lane as it was opening up, but not fully open yet in order to avoid sitting in the huge line of traffic going straight just to make a left turn. Other than that, my driving record is squeaky clean. No tickets for anything. I typically drive AT the posted limit, I don't even go 5 over, and have continued to do so even after being pulled over I honestly just let the situation i was going through get the best of me at the time and i know i ****ed up.
Should I even bother inquiring to anymore positions at this point? Western called me and told me to come on-board but i have absolutely no desire to be on the road at all, especially for 2 weeks at a time.
I already have a good paying job with benefits in the carpenters union but i was honestly looking to get out of the industry just because i'm tired of wondering when, where and how long the next job will be. Are there any jobs out there for me or should i just stick to carpentry and not even bother in trucking.