Well, it's been a good couple of weeks! I passed the HAZMAT endorsement test on the first attempt a couple of weeks ago - thanks to the High Road. I applied and was fingerprinted for the TSA HAZMAT background check this morning and received a pre-hire from Roehl this afternoon. The only speed-bump so far is that my first choice in CDL schools is booked until June while I'm ready to go in late March. My Roehl recruiter indicated their CDL program is booking for April right now and there's also another local option with earlier training dates. So, things are moving forward.
My Roehl recruiter commented on how prepared and ahead of the game I am and I gave credit to this website and the High Road Training Program. He was pleased to hear how highly regarded Roehl is by members of this site as well. He's been a great help and a wealth of information regarding their company.
So, thanks again to Brett and everybody for sharing your experience and expertise with us. I hope to be able to pay it back and pay it forward if/when I have something to contribute.
Don
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.
HAZMAT:
Hazardous Materials
Explosive, flammable, poisonous or otherwise potentially dangerous cargo. Large amounts of especially hazardous cargo are required to be placarded under HAZMAT regulations
Pre-hire:
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.
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.
Well, it's been a good couple of weeks! I passed the HAZMAT endorsement test on the first attempt a couple of weeks ago - thanks to the High Road. I applied and was fingerprinted for the TSA HAZMAT background check this morning and received a pre-hire from Roehl this afternoon. The only speed-bump so far is that my first choice in CDL schools is booked until June while I'm ready to go in late March. My Roehl recruiter indicated their CDL program is booking for April right now and there's also another local option with earlier training dates. So, things are moving forward.
My Roehl recruiter commented on how prepared and ahead of the game I am and I gave credit to this website and the High Road Training Program. He was pleased to hear how highly regarded Roehl is by members of this site as well. He's been a great help and a wealth of information regarding their company.
So, thanks again to Brett and everybody for sharing your experience and expertise with us. I hope to be able to pay it back and pay it forward if/when I have something to contribute.
Don
CDL:
Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
A CDL is required to drive any of the following vehicles:
HAZMAT:
Hazardous Materials
Explosive, flammable, poisonous or otherwise potentially dangerous cargo. Large amounts of especially hazardous cargo are required to be placarded under HAZMAT regulations
Pre-hire:
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.