Career Change After 20 Years In IT - Just Got CLP Now What?
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What company?
What company?
Halvor Lines
Just an update to this that recruiter from Halvor hasn’t called back. Through some other calls I think she’s on vacation. Perhaps she’ll call Monday.
In the meantime, I got a conditional offer letter from Wilson and started the process but no commitment yet. After further online research I learned that they just added onto there training required 30k miles as a team with another trainee. Verified by a trainer for them I saw on YouTube and also listed on their website. I don’t recall the recruiter telling me about this. Mods might want to have review on this site updated. Makes me think twice about them. Thoughts?
I also put in an app with Roehl and Prime. I’m really looking forward to starting a new career/adventure.
TWIC:
Transportation Worker Identification Credential
Truck drivers who regularly pick up from or deliver to the shipping ports will often be required to carry a TWIC card.
Your TWIC is a tamper-resistant biometric card which acts as both your identification in secure areas, as well as an indicator of you having passed the necessary security clearance. TWIC cards are valid for five years. The issuance of TWIC cards is overseen by the Transportation Security Administration and the Department of Homeland Security.
Chris, it sounds like you will get your opportunity with some company.
Going through the initial processes can be frustrating, but hang in there. And don’t be too picky about what company takes you on. What you need is a toe-hold into the profession and most companies will provide that.
The time tested wisdom is to get into training, get to driving solo for 1 year, and then you will have enough experience to decide what suits you going forward. Stay with your starter company? Look at making a move? Right now you don’t know what you don’t know, like I was clueless when I first started and everyone is in the same position.
Good luck with finding a company to train with. In this economic downturn, any company is better than no company, generally speaking.
Chris, it sounds like you will get your opportunity with some company.
Going through the initial processes can be frustrating, but hang in there. And don’t be too picky about what company takes you on. What you need is a toe-hold into the profession and most companies will provide that.
Good luck with finding a company to train with. In this economic downturn, any company is better than no company, generally speaking.
Thank you very much for this insight. Once I do choose, if I have a choice, I’m definitely going to commit fully through the initial training and yearly commitment. I understand I’ll get out of it what I put into it. I’ve become a pretty patient and go with the flow person as I’ve aged. Definitely not a drama person. I see way to much of that. Who needs it. 😵💫
OOS:
When a violation by either a driver or company is confirmed, an out-of-service order removes either the driver or the vehicle from the roadway until the violation is corrected.
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Hello everyone. Great forum here. Lots of great information.
Well, I left a 20 year career in IT about a year ago and have been doing gig work ever since. I enjoyed it but the rates for the gig work I was doing have gone down considerably.
I’m now seriously considering getting into trucking. My kids are mostly grown and out of the house, and I don’t mind the thought of going over the road for some new adventures. I applied to a local trucking company that also does training and a 120k mile contract. They gave me an initial call and some info and told me to get back to them after I have looked through the info. Just today I passed my CLP test and also got my dot card. I did call the recruiter back and had to leave a message. My research on the company is good starting company and culture but pay when solo is not good. I think that’s typical.
I have looked through the reviews here on the other training programs but none seem to fit as good as the local one might even if pay may be lower.
Well wish me luck. This is all very new and scary to me but also very exciting!
Over The Road:
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.
DOT:
Department Of Transportation
A department of the federal executive branch responsible for the national highways and for railroad and airline safety. It also manages Amtrak, the national railroad system, and the Coast Guard.
State and Federal DOT Officers are responsible for commercial vehicle enforcement. "The truck police" you could call them.
CLP:
Commercial Learner's Permit
Before getting their CDL, commercial drivers will receive their commercial learner's permit (CLP) upon passing the written portion of the CDL exam. They will not have to retake the written exam to get their CDL.