Profile For Daniel H.

Hey Reyn! There is definitely a wisdom in going with company sponsored training and getting hired by them right away and if I was paying this out of pocket I would go that route (and may still have to). I just read that about the course hours earlier, ie: faster is not better in this case, even if it gets you a license. There is a list of schools approved for the grant money and several are 120 and 140 hours but others are 160 and 180. There is one listed as 210. If the approval is finalized I'll get to choose which to attend after doing interview paperwork for them as well. There are a lot of local companies and unions here advertising for drivers new and old. While definitely not comparable to a national company with the best benefits I feel a decent place with decent pay is possible. Anything is better than unemployment right now... I feel dirty every week.

Thanks for taking the time to help! That Top Tier Driver article was great and all the articles and stories here are really interesting. Today I sent off a certified copy of my driving record and will start the first of the two essay questions shortly. It's been quite a while since writing class.

Hey everyone! I'm Dan. If all goes well my state's unemployment office is going to be sponsoring CDL A training through the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act. As part of the application for training I've had to go through their testing processes and do labor market research. I also obtained my permit and it's required to write an essay and conduct an interview questionnaire with an established driver in the industry but I don't really know anyone personally. If ya'll reading this could help me knock out a question or two that jumps out at you I would really appreciate that! They don't require or want contact information.

1. Can you describe the kind of work done on your job?

2. Are there any special qualities necessary for this job?

3. Is there any special needs training? If yes, can you tell what it is?

4. What level of education would you say is required for this job?

5. What tools are equipment do you use on the job?

6. Are there any limitations (age, sex, race, height, weight)?

7. What is the dress code where you work?

8. Are the hours regular? Is there much overtime? Are you paid for overpaid?

9. What extra activities such as meetings, training sessions, etc, are you expected to participate in?

10. is further training or renewal of certifications / licenses required?

11. Are there any hazards in your work?

12. Are there any fringe benefits?

13. Do you work alone ir as a member of a team?

14. Is there ant part of your work that you dislike?

15. What do you like best about your work?

16. Why did you enter this field?

17. Is there any opportunity for growth / advancement in this job?

18. Would you recommend this kind of work to others?

19. Thank you very much for taking the time to answer my questions. I appreciate your input. Do you have anything else you would like to add?

Thank you one and all !