Comments By metalhead

I go to PTL orientation starting on May 20th.Is there anyone out there that has worked or is working for PTL at the moment that can give me an inside scoop?

I'm happy to announce that I graduated CDL school and I am the proud holder of a class A cdl.I look forward to a fresh start as a career truck driver.

What about PTL i had a previous student come into class and say everyone there has a past including himself and said he likes it there. It is forced teams so that kinda sucks but he said they will get you home to take care of business like court and probation plus he said he makes some money not a lot but enough.

it's funny that you mention them,because PTL did agree to hire me and as of now ,that's who I'm probably gonna go with.

Metalhead, it is always difficult when you feel forced to make a decision without having options. I realize that you are unaware of my history, but I had a terrible time getting hired into the trucking industry. I got sent home from three different orientations, and was starting to wonder if there was any hope at all that I could pursue this career. I had to go with the only company that would take me, and they had nothing but terrible internet reviews. Here I am just a few years later with a great foundation under me and any where I try to go is glad to have me.

Carolina Cargo is a place where we have suggested some other folks in situations similar to yours go for their first trucking job. We have never heard any such crazy reports back from any of them that sound anything like what you've suggested. I read all the same bogus stuff about my first company (Western Express) and I did wonderfully there. They are still calling me begging me to come back. Just two days ago I got another call from a recruiter there promising to match my current pay if I would just get back on board with them.

If it's your only shot, you've got to take it and run with it. My experience has been that even if it is not an ideal situation, you will be able to make it work for you, and once you've proven yourself by getting one year of safe productive commercial driving under your belt you will be very much surprised at how many other companies will become interested in you.

Thanks for the positive feedback. PTL just offered me a job and I think I'm gonna take it

I know I can't be choosy being that I am a convicted felon released from prison about a year ago I don't have any sex offenses violent offenses or drug offenses but none of the large trucking companies will give me the time of day the only company that has agreed to hire me is Carolina cargo I have heard a lot of bad things about this company from low pay to bad Management and even claims of "slave labors there anyone out there that can give me an unbiased opinion about Carolina Cargo?

Unfortunately you're going to have an incredibly difficult time finding work. This industry is really strict when it comes to criminal and driving backgrounds. Most companies will not hire someone who is on probation, nor anyone with a recent felony conviction. By 'recent' that can be anywhere from five to ten years. Some companies will not take anyone who has ever had a felony conviction.

All you can really do is Apply For Truck Driving Jobs with every company you can find and keep calling them until you get an answer. Don't wait for them to call you. A lot of the recruiters are super busy and may never get back with you.

Check sites like Craigslist for jobs also. There are a lot of smaller companies and owner operators on there that might consider giving you a shot.

Also, look around for local farms, logging companies, and trash companies like Waste Management.

If you can land a driving job and get some experience there will be other opportunities that open up. But in the beginning you're going to have to take whatever you can get.

thank you for the reply, I have already submitted applications to most of the big companies,so I guess I wil try the Craigslist thing next.I was hoping that my spotless MVR would work in my favor,but I guess not

I graduate truck driving school on May first.Most of my classmates already have jobs lined up,but every time a recruiter talks to me I get shot down because I'm still on probation.Im allowed to travel and I'm on call in status only,but that still doesn't seem to matter.Are there any companies that hire someone that's still on probation?

I'm at tcc (tidewater community college )in Portsmouth Va. It's an 8 week course,7 hrs a day 5 days a week.The cost is about 3 grand.very good school.

I graduate truck driving school on May first.Most of my classmates already have jobs lined up,but every time a recruiter talks to me I get shot down because I'm still on probation.Im allowed to travel and I'm on call in status only,but that still doesn't seem to matter.Are there any companies that hire someone that's still on probation?