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Posted: 9 years, 3 months ago
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I am VERY interested in getting into OTR trucking and have been doing a lot of research and talking to a few recruiters. I have been running into one roadblock with several and I could use some advice. For the past 2 1/2 years I have been down in florida as a fulltime caretaker for my elderly mother, who has been going through multiple health issues. Most of that time I have needed to be with her nearly 24/7. Her health has improved and we are now moving her to Va to move in with my sister, which has means now I am a free man. My problem is even though I pass the background check and driving history check, I have this 2 1/2 year gap of no verifiable income, which has been a total deal breaker for some companies, such as Prime. is there anything I can do, or does anyone have any suggestions for companies that may be willing to work around that? also, if I attended a driving school and got my CDL, will some companies still view that work history gap as a negative? Thanks in advance for any help
Posted: 9 years, 3 months ago
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Thank you errol, I found two so far that the recruiters said they would accept someone who could verify me as being her caretaker. I am sure my mothers primary Dr or Orthopedic would do so. Swift and CR England are the two. they weren't my first choices, but at this point I feel like the kid being picked last for kickball. I just need someone to give me a chance.
It has been discouraging, to say the least. Having given up everything I had to come do what I believe was the right thing. And now that is being held against me as I try to find a job. Not just in trucking, I had tried to find some part time/ late night jobs as she started to get better and was able to at least get out of bed and to the bathroom at night if need be.
This site is extremely helpful, I am very happy I stumbled upon it.