Good News, And Bad News

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Nathan B.'s Comment
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well I got accepted to train with c.r England. which is great news, but the bad news is I have to get my record expunged first. not sure how long that takes or what I need to do, but once I get that done it appears im good to go. I will keep jumping thru as many hoops as I have to lol

Nathan B.'s Comment
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well I got accepted to train with c.r England. which is great news, but the bad news is I have to get my record expunged first. not sure how long that takes or what I need to do, but once I get that done it appears im good to go. I will keep jumping thru as many hoops as I have to lol

to add to this, hopefully I can get it expunged quickly, but looks like it could take months. so as of now im keeping my appointment and going to attend quality driver school, and get a local gig hauling in Denver. gotta do what I gotta do

HAMMERTIME's Comment
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I hope they can get rid of it quickly but I went threw England and its very fast pace. Make sure to have all your ducks in a row before showing up, Driver License, Birth Certificate and when they ask you if you have ever done drugs just flat out say Never! I don't care what everyone tells you about being honest. Also they will do a **** test on everyone and a Random Hair Follicle, so be prepared to know that you might be one of them.

As for studying they also have an online studing guide, use it because its very close to the test given at the Local DMV. I found it to be almost identicle. After you get your permit they take you out to the backing range right away and start showing you how to back and let you practice in groups. Its been awhile since I was in school but I think on Thursday or the 4th day you are there they take you out on the highway and pull over in a business park and make you drive. Yup, thats right! No instructions on how to shift, turn or anything. They put you in the seat and tell you to drive and you'll most likely grind every gear possible and start breaking a sweat. Atleast I know I did because I was the unlucky guy that got to go first.

Any questions let me know..

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.

OWI:

Operating While Intoxicated

Nathan B.'s Comment
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I hope they can get rid of it quickly but I went threw England and its very fast pace. Make sure to have all your ducks in a row before showing up, Driver License, Birth Certificate and when they ask you if you have ever done drugs just flat out say Never! I don't care what everyone tells you about being honest. Also they will do a **** test on everyone and a Random Hair Follicle, so be prepared to know that you might be one of them.

As for studying they also have an online studing guide, use it because its very close to the test given at the Local DMV. I found it to be almost identicle. After you get your permit they take you out to the backing range right away and start showing you how to back and let you practice in groups. Its been awhile since I was in school but I think on Thursday or the 4th day you are there they take you out on the highway and pull over in a business park and make you drive. Yup, thats right! No instructions on how to shift, turn or anything. They put you in the seat and tell you to drive and you'll most likely grind every gear possible and start breaking a sweat. Atleast I know I did because I was the unlucky guy that got to go first.

Any questions let me know..

thanks for the help I appricate it. good to know about the fast pace lol. but sadly it looks like along time to get this record expunged. looking at possibly months and right now I just don't have that kind of time in my current situation. hopefully everything goes well with quality drivers on Thursday and I can start training for a local job in Denver. sadly I don't think there is much else I can do at this point

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.

OWI:

Operating While Intoxicated

Nathan B.'s Comment
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I hope they can get rid of it quickly but I went threw England and its very fast pace. Make sure to have all your ducks in a row before showing up, Driver License, Birth Certificate and when they ask you if you have ever done drugs just flat out say Never! I don't care what everyone tells you about being honest. Also they will do a **** test on everyone and a Random Hair Follicle, so be prepared to know that you might be one of them.

As for studying they also have an online studing guide, use it because its very close to the test given at the Local DMV. I found it to be almost identicle. After you get your permit they take you out to the backing range right away and start showing you how to back and let you practice in groups. Its been awhile since I was in school but I think on Thursday or the 4th day you are there they take you out on the highway and pull over in a business park and make you drive. Yup, thats right! No instructions on how to shift, turn or anything. They put you in the seat and tell you to drive and you'll most likely grind every gear possible and start breaking a sweat. Atleast I know I did because I was the unlucky guy that got to go first.

Any questions let me know..

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thanks for the help I appricate it. good to know about the fast pace lol. but sadly it looks like along time to get this record expunged. looking at possibly months and right now I just don't have that kind of time in my current situation. hopefully everything goes well with quality drivers on Thursday and I can start training for a local job in Denver. sadly I don't think there is much else I can do at this point

England said to call them when I get it expunged but also that things might change by then, so no guarantees.

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.

OWI:

Operating While Intoxicated

Michael G.'s Comment
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Hi all,

I'm new to both this forum and the industry. Good luck to you and getting your record taken care of. What I've noticed is that a lot of the companies move things along at a very fast pace. I was hired by Shaffer and in orientation before I really knew what the hell was going on. Then I was thrown into a truck with a trainer and away I went. Overall a good experience but it all flew by me and I had to scramble to get some information that I didn't know I needed to provide, so yes have all your ducks in a row

HAMMERTIME's Comment
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How old were you when this happened, if you were a Minor I'm surprised it just wasn't sealed. I live in the State of Idaho and pretty much anything of that sort will get Sealed if you do what judgement was given.

HAMMERTIME's Comment
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Hi all,

I'm new to both this forum and the industry. Good luck to you and getting your record taken care of. What I've noticed is that a lot of the companies move things along at a very fast pace. I was hired by Shaffer and in orientation before I really knew what the hell was going on. Then I was thrown into a truck with a trainer and away I went. Overall a good experience but it all flew by me and I had to scramble to get some information that I didn't know I needed to provide, so yes have all your ducks in a row

Haha.. I remember those days even though it was years ago. I was thrown into a seat and told to drive. I didn't even have time to freak out but just hit the gas and go. Lol! I pretty much told myself who cares if I wreck, they are the ones that put me in this seat with no instructions and I kept trucking.

HOS:

Hours Of Service

HOS refers to the logbook hours of service regulations.
Michael G.'s Comment
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Yeah, that's pretty much how it went. I'm in my own truck now. Trying to just pay attention and obsord as much info as I can from the different scenarios I find myself in and by talking to other drivers who have been in the industry for a while. Lots of knowledge out here and I'm enjoying it so far.

Nathan B.'s Comment
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How old were you when this happened, if you were a Minor I'm surprised it just wasn't sealed. I live in the State of Idaho and pretty much anything of that sort will get Sealed if you do what judgement was given.

I was 20 almost 21. I wish I would have been a minor, it would have made this a lot smoother. I paid a 100 dollar fine and it was then dismissed, but its still on there till I file for an expungment. Im staying strong and confident but it still sucks a petty offense is costing my a shot at my dream job

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