Profile For Christopher P.

Update: Well, Hogan has rejected me. I am looking at either Western Express or a company called Veriha. So, something weird happened with a system upgrade for the DMV. My medical card expiration date is a day off in the system. Western Express cannot move forward with processing my application because of it. System upgrades are a pain. I am still filling out applications and trying to find a job. Veriha is far from my home state, but I am not bothered by home time. This whole situation sucks.

Very few companies are going to let you have a pet from day 1 and when they do a lot want a pet deposit the dog might be a problem for you!

I found a few companies that would train me, and I would be able to bring my dog afterward. It will probably take a month or so. I hope not to have to board him for too long.

Dude, you say you have family, so leave the dog at home with them....You can't be too choosey in your situation right now. Companies can be and are choosey during this uncertain time. You gotta take what ever gives you a shot to drive. 1 year contract ain't really that bad, as the time will fly by pretty fast. Yes team driving can be daunting to some, I wasn't wanting to do team driving in the beginning, but that's what I had to do to start. And it wasn't too bad, the biggest pain was finding someone you get along with.

Took me til my 4th co driver, to get a guy that could drive, and do the miles we were given, 6-7000 a month. And we were on the same page, and got along great my 2nd year at the first company. Many drivers there also had dogs in the trucks, me, I'd rather not have a pet also sharing the space, and all the comes with caring for it on the road....

Just like Forrest Gump, "Life's like a box of chocolates, you never know what you're gunna get" lol

I am divorced and I have no one to watch the dog. I cannot give up the dog. I love him too much to give him up. He is all I have left really. The thing with team driving that scares me is the fact the truck is always moving. There is no stopping and getting out of the truck. I am not sure if I am ready for that.

So, here's a quick update: I'm still waiting for Hogan's reply. They say my application is in review, and a decision should be made by the end of the week. Western Express had me on their waitlist. After I told them about what happened at my previous company, they told me they would require me to sign a one-year contract because of my safety violation. I still don’t understand how I have a safety violation when my record shows zero safety violations, but it is what it is. I keep reading on Reddit that Western Express is not a good company to work for, but I always take what I read there with a grain of salt. I’ve been applying everywhere and have been rejected by a few companies who categorize my termination as a safety violation. I fear getting into something that will hurt me, my family, and my financial situation. I’ve been praying hard for another company to come and give me a chance. So far, the companies I’ve talked with have pushed me to do teams, get rid of my dog, or do teams with my dog. How do you do teams with a dog in a truck? I don’t know how that’s possible. Some companies won’t let me take my dog until six months or a year have passed. Or, my dog is too heavy. Boarding my dog for that long is expensive.

I did learn a bit while I was there. I have been blessed with a new opportunity with Hogan Transports Inc. I have been filling out all the paperwork and should attend orientation soon. Some companies rejected my application due to what happened and categorized it as a safety violation, even though it is not recorded as such on my record. I am happy Hogan is giving me a chance. I need to start making money to support my kids. Thank you everyone for your encouraging words.

Hello, I was recently hired after getting my class A CDL from a private school. I was let go after 1 week and a day of training. The company felt I was a liability and decided to let me go. I was having trouble with learning how to perform a 45 degree dock bump and almost got into an accident today with a disabled vehicle on a narrow bridge. Luckily, I stopped and did not hit it. I am so disappointed in myself. The trainer said I don’t listen and cannot straight back. I can straight back but hitting a dock is still new to me. Is there any hope? Did my trucking career just end before it even began? What do I tell future employers? I feel so defeated. I have very little experience and I have already been fired.