I think it would be safe to talk to a recruiter anytime really. However they may not be so interested since you are still kinda far out as far as a time frame. They prefer to talk to someone who is ready to go ASAP. As far as applying anywhere I would not recommend it until you are ready to come to orientation within the next 30 days.
The Substance Abuse Professional (SAP) is a person who evaluates employees who have violated a DOT drug and alcohol program regulation and makes recommendations concerning education, treatment, follow-up testing, and aftercare.
Agree with Icecold... being proactive sounds like a good idea, but you’re not going to garner much interest from companies until you’re within about a 30-day window of being ready to go.
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With 17 months left on active duty about when is a good time to start talking with company recruiters? I already have my CDL but im not using them at all in the military. If it's possible I was thinking about trying to volunteer at a company after work and on the weekends to get some more training and experience until I get out.
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