Too Soon To Apply For Jobs?
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On a second look, I do believe there IS a year requirement. I'm still curious if it's worth apply though.
Hey Dan,
You should probably finish out your teaching job on a high note so you don’t regret it later. There is no reason to rush into trucking applications prematurely. If you apply more than 30 days before you can start, you might well have to start the process all over again.
However, it never hurts to call recruiters at companies that might be of interest to you. A phone call is not an obligation and you might learn important information from the recruiter. And you can ask them what recommendation they have for timing your application submission.
BMI:
Body mass index (BMI)
BMI is a formula that uses weight and height to estimate body fat. For most people, BMI provides a reasonable estimate of body fat. The BMI's biggest weakness is that it doesn't consider individual factors such as bone or muscle mass. BMI may:
- Underestimate body fat for older adults or other people with low muscle mass
- Overestimate body fat for people who are very muscular and physically fit
It's quite common, especially for men, to fall into the "overweight" category if you happen to be stronger than average. If you're pretty strong but in good shape then pay no attention.
Thank you BK for the advice.
Hey Dan! Also a teacher in CDL school in Virginia. I timed it right I think as I won’t finish school until out year is about done. Researching companies on the daily trying to figure out which way to go is exciting and daunting for sure!
Anyway just wanted to reach out as a fellow teacher!
Good Luck!!
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.
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This question is buried in my CDL Diary too, but I thought I'd get a few more replies here...
Background: I'm three-ish weeks from finishing my CDL course and taking my skills test through a local CC (April 13th is the skills test). I feel confident in my ability to pass the skills test, though I do understand that both hubris and Murphy's law may have other plans. I have already passed my tanker, doubles/triples, and hazmat endorsement tests. I also should be receiving my TWIC card in the mail today or tomorrow.
I am currently a school teacher. I would prefer to wait to start a new job until this current school year is over as: a) it really wouldn't be fair for my coworkers or students, b) my district requires 30 school-days notice to leave otherwise they go after your teaching license, and c) part of my salary is tied up in a "bonus" that you receive for teaching the entire school year. That being said, for the right job I would put in my notice.
Question: One of the companies I would like to work for is Estes. I check their career page (as well as about 13 other companies) daily. They posted a job today for a combo driver in my area. I did not see a years-of-experience requirement in their ad. Would it be worth my time applying for the position? Also although this would be my first time applying to them, could applying for the same company multiple times hurt my chances in the future?
TL/DR: I *should* receive my CDL in mid-April, is it too early to apply to Estes, even if I'd prefer to wait to start a new job until June?
CDL:
Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
A CDL is required to drive any of the following vehicles:
HAZMAT:
Hazardous Materials
Explosive, flammable, poisonous or otherwise potentially dangerous cargo. Large amounts of especially hazardous cargo are required to be placarded under HAZMAT regulations
Doubles:
Refers to pulling two trailers at the same time, otherwise known as "pups" or "pup trailers" because they're only about 28 feet long. However there are some states that allow doubles that are each 48 feet in length.
TWIC:
Transportation Worker Identification Credential
Truck drivers who regularly pick up from or deliver to the shipping ports will often be required to carry a TWIC card.
Your TWIC is a tamper-resistant biometric card which acts as both your identification in secure areas, as well as an indicator of you having passed the necessary security clearance. TWIC cards are valid for five years. The issuance of TWIC cards is overseen by the Transportation Security Administration and the Department of Homeland Security.