I Haven't Been Driving Long, But I'm Thinking About Becoming A Truck Driver. Am I Kidding Myself?
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It looks like Knight and Millis are my top 2 picks
What factors make these your Top 2?
Well, I noticed on the Features section of the company sponsored training list that some companies offer "No Forced NYC", & I thought 2 things: 1) if NYC is so bad that it's in the job description at some companies that you don't have to do it, then it might be something I want to avoid 2) the fewer things I'm forced to do, he better. Again, my research has just begun. I'll research the hell out of something before I'm done with it. It might turn out that NYC is something I'm willing to do in trade for a particular benefit.
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.
One thing is for sure: I'm going to have to clean up. I've been a heavy mmj smoker over the past couple years. It's time for me to clean up, anyway.
I remember those days. I had a smoking problem several years ago. I haven't forgotten the worry or the waiting. Check with your companies to see if they do a follicle or ua. Follicle is going to go back much further but I really can't say how far. Good luck Mike. Your goals are certainly attainable.
Thanks man. I really appreciate the the positive feedback.
HOS:
Hours Of Service
HOS refers to the logbook hours of service regulations.
Knight does hair test and goes back 6 months so if you're looking to get started before that, you might choose another company.
Thanks for the heads-up. I need to get into a school as soon as possible, really. Looks like Knight is off the list. I know some schools don't even do a hair test, but I just haven't found one that sounds like a fit for me yet.
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.
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Knight does hair test and goes back 6 months so if you're looking to get started before that, you might choose another company.
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.