Denied By Prime
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I posted last week about my troubles with a 20 year old criminal history and my self employment verification issues when applying to Prime. 6 weeks after I initially applied, countless emails, faxes and phone calls later, I finally received an answer... It was a no. It was completely deflating to hear those words from the recruiter. My dream of following my father into the trucking industry seems completely unattainable at times, and never has it seemed more so than now. My love of a Nomadic type lifestyle doesn't seem to fit into any other industry like it does trucking. My 15 years in the construction industry has offered me a little bit of that free roaming type lifestyle, but not nearly to the degree I long for. When I rode with my father as a teenager it was the greatest experience of my life. Not knowing where you are going to be a week from now, just following the open road to wherever it takes you is something that holds immense appeal for me. The challenge of figuring out the best route to take and figuring out the best place to stop for the night to give myself the best advantage for the next day is a reverie I long for.
I know that my past paints an ugly picture, but it is truly not who I really am. Maybe I did live a little too care free as a young adult, and I may spend the rest of my life trying to live it down. But I know without a doubt that the trucking industry is where I want to be. I know that if I can just get started, then I will finally feel at home with what I do. I felt like Prime would be the best fit for me, but it doesn't seem to be in the cards for me. I have now applied to every company listed on this site for company sponsored training , and am just praying that one of them will give me a chance. Any one! Just let me in the door and I wont rest until I prove the risk they take on me was worth it.
I suppose it may be the case where there may not be anyone willing to take a risk on me. If that happens, some of you might see me hitching rides at a truck stop near you, traveling the country as a passenger!
I feel your pain brother. I just pulled my MVR for NC and GA only to find out GA has me disqualified for life from a CDL for DUI’s in my past. I’m not that same person either. Even killers are given freedom after years. Georgia law says I can have it reduced to 10 years but they don’t have a program in place to allow me to do it. No lawyer has tried it that I’ve found, so I’m in a battle myself to accomplish my dream and make a change. Good luck to you. If it’s what you really want to do keep fighting and don’t give up. I’m not
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.
MVR:
Motor Vehicle Record
An MVR is a report of your driving history, as reported from your state Department of Motor Vehicles. Information on this report may include Drivers License information, point history, violations, convictions, and license status on your driving record.
Company Sponsored Training:
A Company-Sponsored Training Program is a school that is owned and operated by a trucking company.
The schooling often requires little or no money up front. Instead of paying up-front tuition you will sign an agreement to work for the company for a specified amount of time after graduation, usually around a year, at a slightly lower rate of pay in order to pay for the training.
If you choose to quit working for the company before your year is up, they will normally require you to pay back a prorated amount of money for the schooling. The amount you pay back will be comparable to what you would have paid if you went to an independently owned school.
Company-sponsored training can be an excellent way to get your career underway if you can't afford the tuition up front for private schooling.
HOS:
Hours Of Service
HOS refers to the logbook hours of service regulations.DUI:
Driving Under the Influence
OWI:
Operating While Intoxicated
YES! NEVER GIVE UP.
Look for other options. They are out there. It just takes time. Apply to every company out there. EVERY COMPANY! It's all about how bad you really want it. If you want it bad enough you will work your butt of to get it. NO and NEVER is not an option.
All I can say is: It is possible. I have had more obstacles than I can shake a stick at. But, I never gave up and am doing what I want to do now. Let the spirit which dwells inside lead you to where you are to go. It will.
Might not be what you want at first, but you will get there. I promise. Patience.
Good Luck On It... I found a place that has companies and dui's or felony time allowed.. I have been working with a high school friend who has a few felonies and 1 dui in the early 90's.. He wants to be a team but I am dedicated to being a solo driver.. Family says its for the best..
DUI:
Driving Under the Influence
James, you're probably going to find that it's nearly impossible to get into one of the Company-Sponsored Training Programs but you might be able to apply for pre-hires and attend a private Truck Driving School.
So if none of the company-sponsored programs will take you then apply for pre-hires everywhere you can. You can use our Truck Driving Job Listings to apply. If you can get at least two or three pre-hires then you know you'll get hired after graduating from truck driving school and receiving your CDL.
For anyone unfamiliar with the pre-hire process, here's an article that will help you Understand Pre-Hires.
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.
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.
Pre-hires:
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.
Company-sponsored Training:
A Company-Sponsored Training Program is a school that is owned and operated by a trucking company.
The schooling often requires little or no money up front. Instead of paying up-front tuition you will sign an agreement to work for the company for a specified amount of time after graduation, usually around a year, at a slightly lower rate of pay in order to pay for the training.
If you choose to quit working for the company before your year is up, they will normally require you to pay back a prorated amount of money for the schooling. The amount you pay back will be comparable to what you would have paid if you went to an independently owned school.
Company-sponsored training can be an excellent way to get your career underway if you can't afford the tuition up front for private schooling.
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I posted last week about my troubles with a 20 year old criminal history and my self employment verification issues when applying to Prime. 6 weeks after I initially applied, countless emails, faxes and phone calls later, I finally received an answer... It was a no. It was completely deflating to hear those words from the recruiter. My dream of following my father into the trucking industry seems completely unattainable at times, and never has it seemed more so than now. My love of a Nomadic type lifestyle doesn't seem to fit into any other industry like it does trucking. My 15 years in the construction industry has offered me a little bit of that free roaming type lifestyle, but not nearly to the degree I long for. When I rode with my father as a teenager it was the greatest experience of my life. Not knowing where you are going to be a week from now, just following the open road to wherever it takes you is something that holds immense appeal for me. The challenge of figuring out the best route to take and figuring out the best place to stop for the night to give myself the best advantage for the next day is a reverie I long for.
I know that my past paints an ugly picture, but it is truly not who I really am. Maybe I did live a little too care free as a young adult, and I may spend the rest of my life trying to live it down. But I know without a doubt that the trucking industry is where I want to be. I know that if I can just get started, then I will finally feel at home with what I do. I felt like Prime would be the best fit for me, but it doesn't seem to be in the cards for me. I have now applied to every company listed on this site for company sponsored training , and am just praying that one of them will give me a chance. Any one! Just let me in the door and I wont rest until I prove the risk they take on me was worth it.
I suppose it may be the case where there may not be anyone willing to take a risk on me. If that happens, some of you might see me hitching rides at a truck stop near you, traveling the country as a passenger!
Company Sponsored Training:
A Company-Sponsored Training Program is a school that is owned and operated by a trucking company.
The schooling often requires little or no money up front. Instead of paying up-front tuition you will sign an agreement to work for the company for a specified amount of time after graduation, usually around a year, at a slightly lower rate of pay in order to pay for the training.
If you choose to quit working for the company before your year is up, they will normally require you to pay back a prorated amount of money for the schooling. The amount you pay back will be comparable to what you would have paid if you went to an independently owned school.
Company-sponsored training can be an excellent way to get your career underway if you can't afford the tuition up front for private schooling.
HOS:
Hours Of Service
HOS refers to the logbook hours of service regulations.OWI:
Operating While Intoxicated