Profile For Scott L.

J-Rode....a buddy of mine is 52 and he is a new driver. He been driving for Knight for the last three months and he hasn't regretted it. He gets his miles and the equipment is good.

scott

DK (aka Deweykid...aka Chris),

I commend you on opening up in this forum. I too have been diagnosed with PTSD, not until the last couple of years I've always "suffered" from the diagnosis. I learned that I had to "find" those things (tools) to help me thru difficult moments. Such as in the beginning, attending VA PTSD support groups, finding power greater then myself, listening to music, go on drives, hikes, reading, etc. I found that there isn't one tool that works 100% of the time for me. Keep looking for those tools that will help you.

Scott

Notice recently that this site has been pretty much at top of Yahoo! searches. SWEET!

I refuse to become an iTurd.. I mean.. .and iThing user :)

I gotta start using this saying. :)

May - Spoke with recruiter today, for those wishing to use their remaining GI Bill/Post 9/11 benefits. If prospective drives uses his/her benefits to earn their CDL, they can still use the company's Tuition Reimbursement (TR) which entails $150/month reimbursed for 48 months up to $7,200 total. Which (even for other companies) should be tax-free since it is a "reimbursement" and not a "salary."

If someone has used a company reimbursement, please chime in.

Richard - Awesome!

I was bored last night sitting at a bonfire with some friends and was looking thru the Play Store on my new phone and came across your APP. Awesome!

Ryan - I know some states have programs to help you get employment, particularly if you've earned it during your "rehabilitation stint." Like here in San Diego, there is a program called "Second Chance" which helps former and current felons with training and job placement. Recommend seek out a local agency to help you with this.

Oh man, that's a bummer that these programs are run through the individual states instead of the Feds. Sure would be a whole lot easier to gather and organize information from one source instead of each of the 48 Continental States.

Yea it would, but some states offer better programs than the Federal Government. Here is a good link from Military.com to help out:

http://www.military.com/benefits/veteran-state-benefits/state-veterans-benefits-directory.html

Also: Trucking Companies, GI Bill, And Military Veterans

Knight Transportation has updated their website showing acceptance of VA. From their website:

Knight Transportation’s Driver Training Program is now Veteran’s Administration Certified for the State of Arizona. Don't know if that means it is only accepted at the Phoenix training or if you need to be from Arizona to use it. If you are thinking about Knight, make sure you ask the recruiter for more information.

Here's the link www.DriveKnight.com/pc/Training/index.html

Sandman - I talked to Krysta (recruiter) there Monday, right now they are only approved for the Phoenix training location but are working on getting approved for the VA OJT program. Matter of fact while talking to her on the phone she sent an instant message to her VA fella to check on the status. She says she is getting more and more calls from VETS about it and hope it gets approved soon.