Specific Newbie Questions

I neglected to mention in Part 0 that at 32, I've never had any formal employment. I have always worked informally (self or otherwise) or been in university part-time and have never filed for income taxes. Depending on your interpretation, this could be the mother of all résumé gaps. Would this change your assessments?

Are you currently, legally employed?

There is literally nothing to interpret. For most companies, you must be prepared to document the last three or more years of employment and/or school history, including reference letters. Even if it’s volunteer work, the time must be accounted for. Write it all down and build a history before attempting an application.

Something to think about and no offense intended; learning how-to do this; enough to pass the CDL , subsequent road training and the first year of first-seat operation will be very difficult, intense with very long hours. Commitment is a fundamental ingredient of success and still does not guarantee entry into the business. Your work history will not bode well with any reputable company in determining your qualification.

Although there is a serious shortage of qualified truck drivers, the key word is “qualified”. It’s all about assessing risk when vetting entry-level, trainee candidates and how you stack-up to other applicants.

There is nothing I can see in your background indicating you can be successful at this. Sorry if that seems harsh, but it’s rather obvious.

Don’t be surprised if you are asked to hold a job for a year or so before you’ll be seriously considered.

Good luck!

I appreciate your candor. Thank you for your time.