Are Welfare Programs The Easiest Way To Get 2 Years Experience
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I think nobody is replying because we don't have a clue what you are asking.
You're question seems to be if you could drive (to get road experience) for like Goodwill or something. Such drivers are paid staff, so they have their own entry requirements.
DWI:
Driving While Intoxicated
Most companies ask about OTR experience if you driving job is local i dont think its the same experience
OTR:
Over The Road
OTR driving normally means you'll be hauling freight to various customers throughout your company's hauling region. It often entails being gone from home for two to three weeks at a time.
I'm talking about financial aid government programs btw...
???? Now I'm thoroughly confused.
Are you talking about pell grants and stuff like that to get the "experience" of attending cdl training school? If so:
Most cdl training programs do not meet the length of course requirements to qualify for a Pell grant etc. There are a few college programs, which last longer.. a semester or more than 10 weeks anyway, that could possibly qualify for a Pell.
That is why many trucking companies run their own cdl training programs. You can also attend a private school on your own dime and they often offer some sort of financing loans etc. If you have prehire offers in hand.
I'm hoping this is what you're asking about.
CDL:
Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
A CDL is required to drive any of the following vehicles:
- Any combination of vehicles with a gross combined weight rating (GCWR) of 26,001 or more pounds, providing the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of the vehicle being towed is in excess of 10,000 pounds.
- Any single vehicle with a GVWR of 26,001 or more pounds, or any such vehicle towing another not in excess of 10,000 pounds.
- Any vehicle, regardless of size, designed to transport 16 or more persons, including the driver.
- Any vehicle required by federal regulations to be placarded while transporting hazardous materials.
Prehire:
What Exactly Is A Pre-Hire Letter?
Pre-hire letters are acceptance letters from trucking companies to students, or even potential students, to verify placement. The trucking companies are saying in writing that the student, or potential student, appears to meet the company's minimum hiring requirements and is welcome to attend their orientation at the company’s expense once he or she graduates from truck driving school and has their CDL in hand.
We have an excellent article that will help you Understand The Pre-Hire Process.
A Pre-Hire Letter Is Not A Guarantee Of Employment
The people that receive a pre-hire letter are people who meet the company's minimum hiring requirements, but it is not an employment contract. It is an invitation to orientation, and the orientation itself is a prerequisite to employment.
During the orientation you will get a physical, drug screen, and background check done. These and other qualifications must be met before someone in orientation is officially hired.
Are you talking about pell grants and stuff like that to get the "experience" of attending cdl training school? If so:
Most cdl training programs do not meet the length of course requirements to qualify for a Pell grant etc. There are a few college programs, which last longer.. a semester or more than 10 weeks anyway, that could possibly qualify for a Pell.
That is why many trucking companies run their own cdl training programs. You can also attend a private school on your own dime and they often offer some sort of financing loans etc. If you have prehire offers in hand.
I'm hoping this is what you're asking about.
I have heard of one cdl school thats long enough for federal student loan it was lengthy but it qualified for aid for student housing and all.
CDL:
Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
A CDL is required to drive any of the following vehicles:
- Any combination of vehicles with a gross combined weight rating (GCWR) of 26,001 or more pounds, providing the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of the vehicle being towed is in excess of 10,000 pounds.
- Any single vehicle with a GVWR of 26,001 or more pounds, or any such vehicle towing another not in excess of 10,000 pounds.
- Any vehicle, regardless of size, designed to transport 16 or more persons, including the driver.
- Any vehicle required by federal regulations to be placarded while transporting hazardous materials.
Prehire:
What Exactly Is A Pre-Hire Letter?
Pre-hire letters are acceptance letters from trucking companies to students, or even potential students, to verify placement. The trucking companies are saying in writing that the student, or potential student, appears to meet the company's minimum hiring requirements and is welcome to attend their orientation at the company’s expense once he or she graduates from truck driving school and has their CDL in hand.
We have an excellent article that will help you Understand The Pre-Hire Process.
A Pre-Hire Letter Is Not A Guarantee Of Employment
The people that receive a pre-hire letter are people who meet the company's minimum hiring requirements, but it is not an employment contract. It is an invitation to orientation, and the orientation itself is a prerequisite to employment.
During the orientation you will get a physical, drug screen, and background check done. These and other qualifications must be met before someone in orientation is officially hired.
There is also the WIA Program (Workforce Investment Act) which a lot of people have used to get their truck driving school paid for. Follow that link to learn more about it.
Are you talking about pell grants and stuff like that to get the "experience" of attending cdl training school? If so:
Most cdl training programs do not meet the length of course requirements to qualify for a Pell grant etc. There are a few college programs, which last longer.. a semester or more than 10 weeks anyway, that could possibly qualify for a Pell.
That is why many trucking companies run their own cdl training programs. You can also attend a private school on your own dime and they often offer some sort of financing loans etc. If you have prehire offers in hand.
I'm hoping this is what you're asking about.
I qualified for a pell grant for my local branch college CDL course it was 240 hours.
Phil
CDL:
Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
A CDL is required to drive any of the following vehicles:
- Any combination of vehicles with a gross combined weight rating (GCWR) of 26,001 or more pounds, providing the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of the vehicle being towed is in excess of 10,000 pounds.
- Any single vehicle with a GVWR of 26,001 or more pounds, or any such vehicle towing another not in excess of 10,000 pounds.
- Any vehicle, regardless of size, designed to transport 16 or more persons, including the driver.
- Any vehicle required by federal regulations to be placarded while transporting hazardous materials.
Prehire:
What Exactly Is A Pre-Hire Letter?
Pre-hire letters are acceptance letters from trucking companies to students, or even potential students, to verify placement. The trucking companies are saying in writing that the student, or potential student, appears to meet the company's minimum hiring requirements and is welcome to attend their orientation at the company’s expense once he or she graduates from truck driving school and has their CDL in hand.
We have an excellent article that will help you Understand The Pre-Hire Process.
A Pre-Hire Letter Is Not A Guarantee Of Employment
The people that receive a pre-hire letter are people who meet the company's minimum hiring requirements, but it is not an employment contract. It is an invitation to orientation, and the orientation itself is a prerequisite to employment.
During the orientation you will get a physical, drug screen, and background check done. These and other qualifications must be met before someone in orientation is officially hired.
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Can these agencies help you with this because that seems the easiest way I've found to get this experience...thoughts