Running Into Road Blocks At Every Turn
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Schneider is a great choice, so is every other company.
I must say though, even though you've driven before companies still want recent experience. Your past experience is pretty much obsolete at this point and I recommend you start over from scratch.
Schneider is a great company, they will train you and you'll be able to get yourself back into the industry. The only options I see for you are attending a Company-Sponsored Training Program and just starting from scratch really. Schneider is a great choice, but if you want more options then take a look at all the Trucking Companies. You want to make sure you pick the company that is right for you, not just the company that gave you the first approval. Learn How To Choose A Company and when you do, stick with them for a year of safe driving and you'll be qualified for most of these local/regional jobs.
Good luck!
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.
Regional:
Regional Route
Usually refers to a driver hauling freight within one particular region of the country. You might be in the "Southeast Regional Division" or "Midwest Regional". Regional route drivers often get home on the weekends which is one of the main appeals for this type of route.
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.
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.
Some companies offer a refresher type thing, this may be for you.
Phil
@daniel. I started reading thru how to choose a company and I will definitely read thru every heading. Tyvm
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.
Don't stick to just one company though, give your self options. Pick 5 or 6, send in the apps, call recruiters and see if they do any type of refresher. Company's are desperate this time of yr with xmas around the corner.
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I've had my class A for about 6 years now. I've been off the road for the past 2 years running a jockey crew. I have 10.5 months verifiable experience in 5 years. I spent a week on the phone with JB Hunt setting up orientation and what not. I was all set to go to new jersey Sunday morning to start Monday. I get a phone call at 7:30 this morning telling me I was under experienced. Well OK, now what? I made a few more calls to some local companies and yet again I don't have 3 months in 6 months. I spoke with a friend of mine who use to drive for Schneider. He said it was a good place to work for and to call them to see if they can help. After talking to the recruiter, she tells me I only need a minimum of one month. I got that!! I have my phone interview Monday at 4 pm. So I guess my question is, do I have any other options that i might be missing??