At Somewhat Of A Loss...

Hey guys,

I've been lurking around the forums and the information provided here for about a week or two now, and I've found myself at kind of a loss currently. My situation doesn't seem to be a unique one, but it seems that it's something that is holding me back on moving forward.

So, for the past 9-10 years I've been living with and taking care of my Grandparents. I first moved in to help take care of my Grandfather, who had Cerebral Ataxia(a degenerative disease in his brain that affected his motor functions), and when he passed I stayed to help my Grandmother as she was getting worse and couldn't do basic chores around the house. Recently she was diagnosed with a form of demetia and epilepsy and is now moving into assisted living. With this sudden of news, we're losing the apartment, so I'd like to finally take the step to head out onto the road and drive.

I applied to Prime first and got turned down(all I was told was that they had better qualified applicants), which I understand. I then applied for Roehl's, application got accepted, spoke with the recruiter and we went over my application, where I was told that the next step was to wait for my driving record, this was 2 days ago. Today I woke up to an email saying they are unable to proceed with my application due to the responses I gave against the requirements of the role. They didn't tell me any other specifics or anything. So, I don't know if it's even worth trying to apply again for another company or just give up and tack it up as something I'll never do. I don't have much time, and I'm in kind of a scramble mode to get something going.

Any advice is more than welcome and thank you.

Don't get discouraged Roehl sent me home because my heart beat was 1 BPM over what they allowed on their physical aptitude test.

Keep applying youll find someone who will give you a shot, unless you have something crazy on your MVR or background.

Try using this link

Apply For Paid CDL Training

Don't get discouraged Roehl sent me home because my heart beat was 1 BPM over what they allowed on their physical aptitude test.

Keep applying youll find someone who will give you a shot, unless you have something crazy on your MVR or background.

Try using this link

Apply For Paid CDL Training

Thank you for the link, I went through it. Funny enough, the application was sent to both Roehl's and Prime. The others I've got applications in now from here.

It probably has to do with no work history. If I am reading you correctly you have not worked in almost a deacde?

It probably has to do with no work history. If I am reading you correctly you have not worked in almost a deacde?

I've had small jobs for short times, but wasn't able to hold them for longer than a couple months due to the attention needed to take care of the Grandparents unfortunately. Worked at Taco Bell part time for a short bit and security at a couple places. Unfortunately, I don't think I have any of the paperwork currently to prove I worked there.

You'll have a difficult time getting hired by a company without proof of employment, education, or at the least several notorized letters that show what you've been doing for at least the previous three years.

One thing I didn't think about, I am technically an affiliate with Twitch, as I was doing online content creation. I do receive a 1099 from them every year, would that count? I'm wondering, because I'm technically an EMPLOYEE of Twitch, but an affiliate and get a paycheck, but the pay is dependent on specific factors being met, and I'm considered an independent contractor for them. If so, that would cover the last 3 years. I was invited to join their affiliate program in April of 2017.

Sir:

In what area of Ohio do you live? I wonder what would happen if you made an appointment for a face-to-face meeting with the recruiter/HR representative of a near-by trucking company. As one who has done my (very) fair share of hiring I’ve always been more impressed with those who reached out for in person contact rather than using the internet. I’m new here, and I’m new to trucking, so email may simply be the way that things will be done as it relates to contact, applying and hiring. Just my two cents worth.

Sir:

In what area of Ohio do you live? I wonder what would happen if you made an appointment for a face-to-face meeting with the recruiter/HR representative of a near-by trucking company. As one who has done my (very) fair share of hiring I’ve always been more impressed with those who reached out for in person contact rather than using the internet. I’m new here, and I’m new to trucking, so email may simply be the way that things will be done as it relates to contact, applying and hiring. Just my two cents worth.

I'm around Columbus myself. It seems email and phone is the more the way it's done from what I've been seeing anyway.

Sir:

In what area of Ohio do you live? I wonder what would happen if you made an appointment for a face-to-face meeting with the recruiter/HR representative of a near-by trucking company. As one who has done my (very) fair share of hiring I’ve always been more impressed with those who reached out for in person contact rather than using the internet. I’m new here, and I’m new to trucking, so email may simply be the way that things will be done as it relates to contact, applying and hiring. Just my two cents worth.

I'm around Columbus myself. It seems email and phone is the more the way it's done from what I've been seeing anyway.

Haya, Optical ~

Bumping this for ya .... any updates ?!?

Wish you well, from a fellow Buckeye ~!!!

Anne :)