First Conversation With A Recruiter(Roehl), Not What I Anticipated
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It's true. In AZ your license is good until you turn 65. You aren't required to update it even if you move, you just have to update your address with DMV. Or update a Graduated License. AZ has always been a bit odd about licenses. I was in the Navy in the early 80s before the "good until you turn 65" rule. The rule then was if you were active military your license did not expire, in spite of the expiration date printed on it. A nice idea, and of course all Arizona LEOs knew that, but good luck convincing a Georgia Sheriff who doesn't like swabbies in his town...
That being said, even though it meant losing the best license photo I've ever had I did make a point of purchasing a duplicate license with my current address before I went for my CLP specifically so that when I started applying to Trucking Companies all of my addresses would match (DL, CLP, current residence) to avoid any possible complications. I would recomend just get an updated license. You and I and any AZ based company know you're OK, but an out of state company will interpret it according to their own state regulations.
Dm:
Dispatcher, Fleet Manager, Driver Manager
The primary person a driver communicates with at his/her company. A dispatcher can play many roles, depending on the company's structure. Dispatchers may assign freight, file requests for home time, relay messages between the driver and management, inform customer service of any delays, change appointment times, and report information to the load planners.DMV:
Department of Motor Vehicles, Bureau of Motor Vehicles
The state agency that handles everything related to your driver's licences, including testing, issuance, transfers, and revocation.
CLP:
Commercial Learner's Permit
Before getting their CDL, commercial drivers will receive their commercial learner's permit (CLP) upon passing the written portion of the CDL exam. They will not have to retake the written exam to get their CDL.
ChickieMonster, it looks like we have very similar circumstances. I too was interested in Roehl for their Rider and Pet Policy. If the recruiter had been a little more liberal with information and told me 6 months solo was a requirement in order to have a rider, I too would've been able to cross them off my list. 6 months without my wife as a rider is not an option I am prepared to consider at this juncture. If I may ask, what other companies have you considered? And which did you go with?
I have 4 prehires at this time. PTL, Roehl, MTC, and Werner. I eliminated PTL because they don't run all 48 states and they require you to team with another student before soloing out. Roehl we have already discussed. I would have been ok with May (not so sure about a 13 speed having never been around one) but they wouldn't have a trainer for 4 months. Werner is the one I have decided on for now. We have a TransAm recruiter coming this week and I'm really interested in them as well. I chose Werner because I would probably have the option of an automatic and I can take my husband and dog along as soon as I solo out.
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.
HOS:
Hours Of Service
HOS refers to the logbook hours of service regulations.New Reply:
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