My take on it:
Private School: The letters let you know that in fact, there is a job or are jobs available for you once you're finished, with School & Training. Although, They're not a guarantee that you will be hired by them. Cuz: You have to pass EVERYTHING, (IE.) all Background checks, Physicals, Tests, Training etc... And still, it's Not a Guarantee. Although they'll more than likely hire you.
Company Paid Training/School: Guarantee you a job at their Co. once you've passed everything. So there's no need for pre-hire letters.
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.
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.
Thanks! That makes sense.
I spoke with a recruiter at a private school that told me I could go ahead and apply to a company they work with and get a pre-hire in a few days. Or, I could wait until I get to school and do it during the big "apply-to-every-company" day.
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.
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.
Funny, I was told at a trucking Co. not to apply anymore. That I should let them do it.
In essence they'll say that based upon your application you qualify to work at the company and based upon current circumstances they have every reason to believe they would hire you upon completion of your schooling and obtaining your CDL.
For anyone interested we have an excellent article that will help you Understanding Pre-Hire Letters.
A CDL is required to drive any of the following vehicles:
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.
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.
Funny, I was told at a trucking Co. not to apply anymore. That I should let them do it.
Be aware that a lot of truck driving schools get kickbacks from certain companies every time they send a student to work there. So trucking schools will often tell you not to apply to any companies because they'll do it for you. Well that's why. They don't want you going to any companies they won't get a kickback from. Sad but true I'm afraid. So just apply to any companies you're interested in. Don't let anyone tell you not to apply somewhere.
Luckily this school works with the company I want to work for.
Thanks for the link to the article, Brett.
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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.