I Got My CDL-A Permit!

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The Little Trucker's Comment
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I had many prehires before my classes even started as we got delayed by 2 weeks. I was seriously looking at Schneider, and have a prehire there too, however they recently lost the dedicated account with my current employer, which is what I wanted, so im opting for short haul regional carrier West Side Transport I think. Lol.. so many choices! USXpress offers a weekly home deal for my area too as does USF Holland and many more. Because I'll be leaving an 18 & 16 y/o holding down the fort here, I have to be home at least weekly even though id rather be running all over. I didn't like Roehls slip seating thing here, but certainly don't blame them. Averitt sounds good too. I've got a few good friends and a church pastor wiling to drop in at random during the week to keep an eye on things for me. If it turns into too much trouble, I will move to where I have more friends and family.

And yes, I got blessed with my school situation being paid for. Only trouble is, they don't boot out the problem students. A couple of us were all worried not wanting to get in a truck with most of our classmates (can I actually call them useless ****tards?) But we finally decided our fears are senseless since we figure they won't have their permit any time soon.. bwahaha. It's sad that so many people really struggle to get school financed and we are fortunate enough to have it laid out on a platter for us, but 3/4 of my coworkers/classmates are not very appreciative or motivated.

Mothertrucker, what is slip seating?

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.

Prehire:

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.

Prehires:

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.

Errol V.'s Comment
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My next-door neighbor does a overnight shuttle for USF Holland out of Memphis. I think it's a union shop, and his benefits are great. He let that on his medical insurance costs him nothing to cover his his family.

Scott O.'s Comment
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You don't by any chance work at Hebron amazon do you lol....someone a few weeks ago said something about Amazon doing that kind of program and you said your in Kentucky and only amazon I know of is Hebron ..

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