Help trying to get back into trucking

[Luzon]

There was a time when all degrees were liberal arts. I believe that one should never stop learning. I like the idea of a degree being career related. There is some irony in that statement. Many people go to college to get a degree in business. However, you will never learn how to run a business in college. You can learn certain aspects of business, such as accounting or marketing. Your real learning comes once you get into the workplace.

One of the best stories I ever heard regarding "professors" teaching people about business was the guy who started FedEx - submitted his thesis on the concept of FedEx and got an "F".

[GMAN]

One of the best stories I ever heard regarding "professors" teaching people about business was the guy who started FedEx - submitted his thesis on the concept of FedEx and got an "F".

His professor told him that next day delivery was impossible. I'll bet that professor wished that he had purchased stock in FedEx back then. Several of today's greatest corporations were built by college drop outs including FedEx and Microsoft.

[chris1]

His professor told him that next day delivery was impossible. I'll bet that professor wished that he had purchased stock in FedEx back then. Several of today's greatest corporations were built by college drop outs including FedEx and Microsoft.

Don't forget that his family was tied to the CEO of amex,who secured all the financing for FedEx. Still,an interesting story.

[Joey Shabadoo]

If you really wanna jam gears down the line, take a Spanish course. Then be willing to work/haul for 50% of today's going rate. With a one-two punch combination like that, you'll be steadily employed in the trucking biz for years to come!

[GMAN]

Don't forget that his family was tied to the CEO of amex,who secured all the financing for FedEx. Still,an interesting story.

It helps to have capital. It sure makes things easier when you start a new business. But, Fred Smith succeeded because he had a vision and the will to make it happen. I wonder if he would have succeeded had his professor not told him that his idea would not work? His professor might have been the catalyst that made him push to succeed so that he could prove him wrong.

[chris1]

It helps to have capital. It sure makes things easier when you start a new business. But, Fred Smith succeeded because he had a vision and the will to make it happen. I wonder if he would have succeeded had his professor not told him that his idea would not work? His professor might have been the catalyst that made him push to succeed so that he could prove him wrong.

You might try and re-read his book. The whole thing about a C (not F) was an off the cuff remark he made to a reporter.

[Luzon]

You might try and re-read his book. The whole thing about a C (not F) was an off the cuff remark he made to a reporter.

I stand corrected. I didn't read the book, only retold a story out of my crappy memory. Never-the-less, a great story and I think that GMAN has a great point, if Fred's professor didn't "dislike" the concept he may not have been so motivated to make it happen.

[Greeneyed Trucking Girl]

Although I am not endorsing Roehl Transport because of my personal experience with them, they may be a consideration for getting your foot back in the door for trucking. They will make you go through their school as a refresher if that's an option for you. They did have that honors program for Vets but I think but not certain) they put that on hold due to the economy. Good luck.

[ronrdrcr]

From reading many companies websites, I found that Schneider likes taking military people

Separating Military

Not that I am endorsing them in any way, but you could use your military experience as a foot to hold the door if you know what I mean.

Ron