Inexperienced And Now An Accident
Topic 1855 | Page 1
You basically just start applying at ALL the companies you can...use this link Apply For Truck Driving Jobs. When you talk to the recruiters, tell them about the accident. It will be a concern to them, but there is a company somewhere that will be willing to take you on....Your job is to find them !!! So apply at them all, and good luck !! We will be here for any questions you may have. You will probably have to go thru some sort of schooling, and go out with a trainer, but you can do that. In the mean time, start studying the High Road Training Program...so you can zoom thru their school, and get out with a trainer !!!! And....Welcome to TT !!!
CDL:
Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
A CDL is required to drive any of the following vehicles:
- Any combination of vehicles with a gross combined weight rating (GCWR) of 26,001 or more pounds, providing the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of the vehicle being towed is in excess of 10,000 pounds.
- Any single vehicle with a GVWR of 26,001 or more pounds, or any such vehicle towing another not in excess of 10,000 pounds.
- Any vehicle, regardless of size, designed to transport 16 or more persons, including the driver.
- Any vehicle required by federal regulations to be placarded while transporting hazardous materials.
Welcome aboard Excelso!
Starcar is right - apply everywhere you possibly can. If you criminal and driving records are pretty clean other than this recent accident you'll be able to find work. A big problem though is that you let your CDL go "stale", meaning it's been a long time since you graduated from school and companies are going to want you to either take a refresher course or do the schooling all over again.
That link that Starcar gave to our truck driving jobs is the first place to start. You can also look at Company-Sponsored Training Programs. Those companies have their own schools so they can provide the refresher training you'll need and hire you upon completion of the training.
A big thing also is to call the companies you're applying to yourself. Don't wait for them to call you because a lot of them won't. Their recruiters are so busy that a lot of applications wind up sitting on piles collecting dust. So wait a day or two after applying and start calling all of the companies to make sure they're processing your application. The more persistent you are the more attention they'll give you.
CDL:
Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
A CDL is required to drive any of the following vehicles:
- Any combination of vehicles with a gross combined weight rating (GCWR) of 26,001 or more pounds, providing the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of the vehicle being towed is in excess of 10,000 pounds.
- Any single vehicle with a GVWR of 26,001 or more pounds, or any such vehicle towing another not in excess of 10,000 pounds.
- Any vehicle, regardless of size, designed to transport 16 or more persons, including the driver.
- Any vehicle required by federal regulations to be placarded while transporting hazardous materials.
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.
HOS:
Hours Of Service
HOS refers to the logbook hours of service regulations.
Thanks for the response! I think I'll go over the paper work the school gave me last year, and refresh myself. I still kinda remember how to do a in cab inspection, and the outside the tractor and trailor. I kinda need to go over the air-brake inspection again. Thanks for the link and help again.
If you want to brush up on anything, I highly recommend spending some time on the High Road Training Program . I think it is by far the most efficient way to spend study/review time.
Woody
CDL:
Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
A CDL is required to drive any of the following vehicles:
- Any combination of vehicles with a gross combined weight rating (GCWR) of 26,001 or more pounds, providing the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of the vehicle being towed is in excess of 10,000 pounds.
- Any single vehicle with a GVWR of 26,001 or more pounds, or any such vehicle towing another not in excess of 10,000 pounds.
- Any vehicle, regardless of size, designed to transport 16 or more persons, including the driver.
- Any vehicle required by federal regulations to be placarded while transporting hazardous materials.
New Reply:
New! Check out our help videos for a better understanding of our forum features
Preview:
Why Join Trucking Truth?
- The High Road Training Program
- The High Road Article Series
- The Friendliest Trucker's Forum Ever!
- Email Updates When New Articles Are Posted
Apply For Paid CDL Training Through TruckingTruth
Did you know you can fill out one quick form here on TruckingTruth and apply to several companies at once for paid CDL training? Seriously! The application only takes one minute. You will speak with recruiters today. There is no obligation whatsoever. Learn more and apply here:
TT On Facebook
I graduated from a school last year, but because of problems I hadn't had time to look for a job until now. Anyways I was going to send my CDL and medical card to a possible job, but got in an accident yesterday with my personal vehicle. I'm very distraught at this moment, as the company I'm applying for probably won't hire me now. Is there anywhere else I can apply due to this accident, especially being my fault? Thanks.
CDL:
Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
A CDL is required to drive any of the following vehicles: