Profile For Quentin B.

I’ve been out of a truck since 2015. Grown a lot and learned a lot since then but I have a misdemeanor marijuana possession charge that a little over 2 years old now. Reckless driving that’s 4 years old, driving while suspended. Some of these charges have ARD next to them. I’ve been red flagged from a insurance company of a box truck. I’m just trying to get back on my feet. Schneider got my hopes up then the recruiter said oh no we can’t take you after I told her all my charges. I have given up looking but I’ve tried a lot of companies so far. Trans Am, Swift, prime, Carolina cargo but they don’t have a cdl program, if there’s any driver that can point me in the right direction please do.

So I have not been on the road for at least a year. I've been threw alot in my life and I'm reaching out for answers. My driving record is pretty bad, from reckless driving in Virginia in a personal vehicle to my license being suspended for 3 months for not having insurance in my personal vehicle as well as 2 marijuana misdemeanor charges on my record. one of them was a deferred judgement which I completed. I'm currently serving 3 months of probation for a recent charge that happen in August. I just got my CDL back not to long ago and my medical card expires on the 29th of this month. I've been denied by every job. I went threw a drug treatment program on my previous charge which led to my deferred judgment. I'm literally about to give up and just say F it. I don't know what to do. I currently work in a freezer packing out wholesale food. I miss the road but it doesn't look like I'll be getting back on it anytime soon.

So I got an opportunity offer from quality carriers for a dedicated route in pa. I just had a interview with coca cola on Friday yesterday. I think it went okay but god i hate interviews and I'm not entirely good at selling myself or bragging but i can say this, if i was hired for any job, I get it done without any hesitation and i do it to perfection lol. Always dependable and reliable no matter what the situation.

Quentin, You don't even have one month of experience yet. You are a brand new license holder - that's it.

Look, if you lie you will never get the job. They are not just going to take your word - they are going to verify everything you tell them. If they can't verify it they will send you home so fast that you won't even know what hit you, and not only that but you will have to figure out how to get yourself home. As far as I know J.B. Hunt doesn't hire inexperienced drivers.

If I was you I would stick with Maverick if you are interested in them. They have along history of helping new drivers get in the field and they have a strong reputation. Let J.B. Hunt be your goal if you want to, but get yourself some experience first. By experience I mean one year, I know there is a trend of jumping ship after three months right now, but if you really want to do yourself a favor and get a real leg up in the industry stick with that first job for one year.

One more thing, I'm concerned that those two companies are completely different types of freight. Are you wanting to do flat-bed? That's what Maverick does, although they do have a small refrigerated division. Then on the other hand J.B. Hunt is mostly dry van or inter modal work. I don't guess it really matters, but if you wanted to do a dry van job with J.B. Hunt maybe you should concentrate on getting your first job in a dry van company.

Oh, I forgot, Congratulations on obtaining that Class A license! You've got one step out of a lengthy learning process completed. Keep it up, it will all come together, but there are still a lot of challenges ahead.

TMC was my first goal but i wanted to stay local but I'm going to be 100% honest on my applications towards any companies. I have yet to lie on any app so far. I really want to do flat bed so i can stay in shape rather then let myself go. I honestly want to experience all types of driving from tankers to dry van to flatbed. I ahve a open mind bro.

Well for one thing companies are not going to consider your school time as "driving experience".

The second thing is its never a great idea to lie on an application in the first place, but in this industry they want verifiable experience. They're not going to just take your word that you have experience. Always always always be truthful and you may be surprised at how many offers even a brand new trucker can get.

Okay well I guess I'll just wait to tell them tomorrow and see if they'll make an accepteance or offer me some sort of training, if not then I'll just keep my search going.

excuse the spelling mistakes, my computer is so out of date

Well for one thing companies are not going to consider your school time as "driving experience".

The second thing is its never a great idea to lie on an application in the first place, but in this industry they want verifiable experience. They're not going to just take your word that you have experience. Always always always be truthful and you may be surprised at how many offers even a brand new trucker can get.

Okay well I guess I'll just wait to tell them tomorrow and see if they'll make an accepteance or offer me some sort of training, if not then I'll just keep my search going.

excuse the spelling mistakes, my computer is so out of date

Well for one thing companies are not going to consider your school time as "driving experience".

The second thing is its never a great idea to lie on an application in the first place, but in this industry they want verifiable experience. They're not going to just take your word that you have experience. Always always always be truthful and you may be surprised at how many offers even a brand new trucker can get.

Okay well I guess I'll just wait to tell them tomorrow and see if they'll make an accepteance or offer me some sort of training, if not then I'll just keep my search going.

So i plan on going with jb hunt, a dedicated route but i only have 1 month of drivers experience. Which is my school training i received. I've already received multiple calls from there recruiters which I've turned down because i thought they were a bad company and they're the complete opposite after doing research on them. Not to mention I have to wait at least 7-10 days to get my class a license in the mail. I've left about 3 voicemails with them and maverick. I prefer to stay local because im just starting out as a new driver. Should i lie on the pre-qualification and say that i have 3 months of driver experience? Or should i just go with another company. PS JB Hunt is in the top 7 for one of the best companies in the region.

I Honestly prefer to haul flatbed. I'm a prretty husky guy and well in shape beside the fact i smoke but I'd like to stay in shape. I know flatbed is dangerous and you must properly secure your loads. I'm also not sure if i should do local or reigonal, my instructor was recommneding me to do regional becuase im single with no kids or bills.

any recommendations? I might go with marverick trans, I hear most of there trucks are automatic, which i don't mind. There csa score is about 28% which is somewhat good.