Agreed To Start Orientation- Too Late To Go To Another Company?
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Nope. Not too late. Why would it be?
Thank you for the quick reply...
another note I forgot to mention is the recruiter did mention setting up greyhound tickets to the terminal , however we haven't gotten an email confirming this.
I thought it might be too late because we agreed to go, and when reading about DAC I noticed they said that if you quit during orientation it can show up on the DAC report... so I wasn't sure if quitting before going, but agreeing verbally over the phone that you would go would count.
Terminal:
A facility where trucking companies operate out of, or their "home base" if you will. A lot of major companies have multiple terminals around the country which usually consist of the main office building, a drop lot for trailers, and sometimes a repair shop and wash facilities.
DAC:
Drive-A-Check Report
A truck drivers DAC report will contain detailed information about their job history of the last 10 years as a CDL driver (as required by the DOT).
It may also contain your criminal history, drug test results, DOT infractions and accident history. The program is strictly voluntary from a company standpoint, but most of the medium-to-large carriers will participate.
Most trucking companies use DAC reports as part of their hiring and background check process. It is extremely important that drivers verify that the information contained in it is correct, and have it fixed if it's not.
You're fine. If it makes you feel better, call the recruiter and tell them you had another offer that suits you better. They're not going to report you to Hire Right.
I agree with 6 String.......you're fine. You can go with whichever company you choose at this point.
OOS:
When a violation by either a driver or company is confirmed, an out-of-service order removes either the driver or the vehicle from the roadway until the violation is corrected.
I would go with the company that's going to get me in a truck the fastest but that's my honest opinion......
I would go with the company that's going to get me in a truck the fastest but that's my honest opinion......
Should that really be the priority when you're starting a new career? There's a whole lot more important things to consider.
Not too late to go with "company c" - just be professional about it and let "company c" know, in a professional manner. That way - they can fill the orientation seats you've vacated. Who knows - you might want to go to "company c" down the road - and being professional now, will pay off later.
The "lowering of hiring standards" - is indicative of the overall issues in the industry with driver shortages and retention - especially for teams.
Congrats on a better choice becoming available for you.
Keep us posted on your progress...
Rick
I would go with the company that's going to get me in a truck the fastest but that's my honest opinion......
Should that really be the priority when you're starting a new career? There's a whole lot more important things to consider.
I read it wrong and was thinking that they might make them wait for 2 years
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My partner and I just got our CDL. We are looking to join a company and stick with it, through thick and thin. We had a long list of prehires and companies we wanted to work for. She had an accident a little over a year ago and it disqualified us from most, even though she did get prehire approved... We spoke with a recruiter for "company g" and agreed over the phone that our orientation will start on March 1st.
However, "Company C"that had initally told us to re-apply in june (when the accident was a full 2 years old) has contacted us and told us that if we are still interested they will take us. "Company C" offers better pay and and other incentives, and was intially very high on our list of possible companies to chose.
Is it too late to go with "Company C" now, since we agreed to start with "company G" in a few weeks?
thanks, I love trucking truth and could not have gotten my CDL without this great website.
CDL:
Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
A CDL is required to drive any of the following vehicles:
Prehire:
What Exactly Is A Pre-Hire Letter?
Pre-hire letters are acceptance letters from trucking companies to students, or even potential students, to verify placement. The trucking companies are saying in writing that the student, or potential student, appears to meet the company's minimum hiring requirements and is welcome to attend their orientation at the company’s expense once he or she graduates from truck driving school and has their CDL in hand.
We have an excellent article that will help you Understand The Pre-Hire Process.
A Pre-Hire Letter Is Not A Guarantee Of Employment
The people that receive a pre-hire letter are people who meet the company's minimum hiring requirements, but it is not an employment contract. It is an invitation to orientation, and the orientation itself is a prerequisite to employment.
During the orientation you will get a physical, drug screen, and background check done. These and other qualifications must be met before someone in orientation is officially hired.
Prehires:
What Exactly Is A Pre-Hire Letter?
Pre-hire letters are acceptance letters from trucking companies to students, or even potential students, to verify placement. The trucking companies are saying in writing that the student, or potential student, appears to meet the company's minimum hiring requirements and is welcome to attend their orientation at the company’s expense once he or she graduates from truck driving school and has their CDL in hand.
We have an excellent article that will help you Understand The Pre-Hire Process.
A Pre-Hire Letter Is Not A Guarantee Of Employment
The people that receive a pre-hire letter are people who meet the company's minimum hiring requirements, but it is not an employment contract. It is an invitation to orientation, and the orientation itself is a prerequisite to employment.
During the orientation you will get a physical, drug screen, and background check done. These and other qualifications must be met before someone in orientation is officially hired.
HOS:
Hours Of Service
HOS refers to the logbook hours of service regulations.