Well This Wasnt The News I Was Hoping For Tonight

well I applied for prime and was already denied 2 hours later.. wow that was fast :( I am very disappointed and now trying to figure out who to apply for next. ideas anywon? I couldn't call them back and find out the reason I was denied until tomorrow because the office was closed. I am assuming it was because of my possession and paraphernalia ticket from 5 years ago, which is pretty crappy. that was along time ago and its the only trouble ive ever been in. no dui no moving violations nothing.. good work history. if anywon knows a company sponsored training program that is a little more lenient and not picky im all ears. im pretty much broke and I don't think I can afford a private school

The best idea is to apply too every and all companies. Then you'll get a good idea who will take you and who won't. Then out of the ones that will choose the one that sounds best to you. Like we always say in here, there's no bad companies only bad attitudes. I think if you have a good attitude you can make just about any company work for you. Good luck and don't get discouraged just keep on keeping on

That's some good advice heavy c, thank you. I am going to start sending out apps to all of the company sponsored schools. I am trying my best to keep a good attitude and keep the faith that somewon will give me a chance. I am a hard worker and committed to learning and overcoming challenges, all I need is a chance to show I can do it. I am not perfect, I made one mistake 5 years ago and I have grown so much since then, its kind of crappy its still being held against me.

I think if you have a good attitude you can make just about any company work for you. Good luck and don't get discouraged just keep on keeping on

Hey Nathan, sorry about the disappointing news. Heavy C hit the nail on the head with his advice. You probably are not aware of my trials in getting hired for my first driving job, but it was not pretty. I got rejected three different times - I'm talking about going to their orientation on three very long bus rides and then being sent home on three very long bus rides. Yeah, I kind of know how you feel. When you get your heart set on making a new start somewhere, and it's all looking good, and then they just say "no thank, we have more qualified applicants" - that bites big time.

You're gonna re-cover, and there are other companies besides Prime. I ended up working for a company that I was seriously scared would really turn out badly because of all the B.S. I had foolishly read on the internet about them. After my first year of working for them, I decided I liked it so much I stayed with them, and they decided they liked me so much they gave me a ridiculously good pay raise.

Just keep plugging away and something will come up. If that drug charge isn't quite old enough you may have to just put it off for a little longer, but hopefully you'll find someone who will give you a shot.

I am a hard worker and committed to learning and overcoming challenges, all I need is a chance to show I can do it. I am not perfect, I made one mistake 5 years ago and I have grown so much since then, its kind of crappy its still being held against me.

Be up front with prospective training programs and tell them what you said right there - only leave out that part about it being crappy that it is still held against you. That is the reality of a criminal background, but if we go around considering that it is crappy, then it will be crappy. Just focus on that overcoming challenges part. The fact that people will hold it against you is one of those challenges you will have to overcome, but believe me, it can be done.

Hey great to hear from you old school. I had no idea you went thru so much to get hired, I am sorry about all those bus rides geez. I have read alot of your posts on here and I was looking forward to talking to you for advice. I am disappointed but I am going to keep my good attitude and keep applying to every company I can. There has got to be a truck for me out there somewhere. I am determined to get thru this.

Nathan, keep plugging away! I am just starting to look into this as a possibility, but in everything I do I remember to pieces of valuable information my mom gave to me....1. Can't never could do nothin' & 2. You can do anything you set your mind to! It has served me well over my lifetime thus far. I look forward to following your progress!

Jolie

I think if you have a good attitude you can make just about any company work for you. Good luck and don't get discouraged just keep on keeping on

Hey Nathan, sorry about the disappointing news. Heavy C hit the nail on the head with his advice. You probably are not aware of my trials in getting hired for my first driving job, but it was not pretty. I got rejected three different times - I'm talking about going to their orientation on three very long bus rides and then being sent home on three very long bus rides. Yeah, I kind of know how you feel. When you get your heart set on making a new start somewhere, and it's all looking good, and then they just say "no thank, we have more qualified applicants" - that bites big time.

You're gonna re-cover, and there are other companies besides Prime. I ended up working for a company that I was seriously scared would really turn out badly because of all the B.S. I had foolishly read on the internet about them. After my first year of working for them, I decided I liked it so much I stayed with them, and they decided they liked me so much they gave me a ridiculously good pay raise.

Just keep plugging away and something will come up. If that drug charge isn't quite old enough you may have to just put it off for a little longer, but hopefully you'll find someone who will give you a shot.

I am a hard worker and committed to learning and overcoming challenges, all I need is a chance to show I can do it. I am not perfect, I made one mistake 5 years ago and I have grown so much since then, its kind of crappy its still being held against me.

Be up front with prospective training programs and tell them what you said right there - only leave out that part about it being crappy that it is still held against you. That is the reality of a criminal background, but if we go around considering that it is crappy, then it will be crappy. Just focus on that overcoming challenges part. The fact that people will hold it against you is one of those challenges you will have to overcome, but believe me, it can be done.

Them bus rides, I've only done two of them and said no more. I told the next company that wanted to hire me that the only way I'll come is if they fly me. Sure enough they Flew me.

It's a shame that they don't judge your character but only by what they see on paper.

I think if you have a good attitude you can make just about any company work for you. Good luck and don't get discouraged just keep on keeping on

Hey Nathan, sorry about the disappointing news. Heavy C hit the nail on the head with his advice. You probably are not aware of my trials in getting hired for my first driving job, but it was not pretty. I got rejected three different times - I'm talking about going to their orientation on three very long bus rides and then being sent home on three very long bus rides. Yeah, I kind of know how you feel. When you get your heart set on making a new start somewhere, and it's all looking good, and then they just say "no thank, we have more qualified applicants" - that bites big time.

You're gonna re-cover, and there are other companies besides Prime. I ended up working for a company that I was seriously scared would really turn out badly because of all the B.S. I had foolishly read on the internet about them. After my first year of working for them, I decided I liked it so much I stayed with them, and they decided they liked me so much they gave me a ridiculously good pay raise.

Just keep plugging away and something will come up. If that drug charge isn't quite old enough you may have to just put it off for a little longer, but hopefully you'll find someone who will give you a shot.

I am a hard worker and committed to learning and overcoming challenges, all I need is a chance to show I can do it. I am not perfect, I made one mistake 5 years ago and I have grown so much since then, its kind of crappy its still being held against me.

Be up front with prospective training programs and tell them what you said right there - only leave out that part about it being crappy that it is still held against you. That is the reality of a criminal background, but if we go around considering that it is crappy, then it will be crappy. Just focus on that overcoming challenges part. The fact that people will hold it against you is one of those challenges you will have to overcome, but believe me, it can be done.

Them bus rides, I've only done two of them and said no more. I told the next company that wanted to hire me that the only way I'll come is if they fly me. Sure enough they Flew me.

It's a shame that they don't judge your character but only by what they see on paper.

yes indeed I agree 100 percent. all I need is a chance to show who I am and what I can do. I am praying I can get at least that.

Nathan, keep plugging away! I am just starting to look into this as a possibility, but in everything I do I remember to pieces of valuable information my mom gave to me....1. Can't never could do nothin' & 2. You can do anything you set your mind to! It has served me well over my lifetime thus far. I look forward to following your progress!

Jolie

thank you that makes me feel better. I have got my mind set completely on getting a career and doing whatever it takes to make it happen. I hope I have good progress to report haha. hopefully find out tomorrow about c.r England and maby swift, I don't even care so much were at this point. I have to pay my dues and get my foot in the door somehow lol

Prime denied me too after a couple days of applying. They seem to have enough applicants that they can be picky that way. Just about everyone that reads this site are steered into applying to them first.

That same day I applied with cr england and they took me no problem.