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outyounder
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| Posted: Thu Apr 17, 2008 7:02 pm Post subject: 2 or more DUII's? You can still get hired |
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I joined this board a couple years ago after getting my CDL. I was worried that I would not get a job because I had 4 old DUII's in my lifetime. Even though they were all 10+ years old they would still come up on a background report and for sure on a DAC report. For sure I got flammed on this site for even thinking about driving. I am not one to back down and listen to the critics so I hunted work down. I will say that the bigger companies will probably not hire you right away. I did not however find it hard to get to work. I had so many offers I could work a different job every week if I wanted. I actually did work for about 6 companies in the past two years. Be sure you know what you want in a job before accepting one. That was one of my mistakes. I needed a schedule that would allow me to be home nights and they are hard to find. You usually leave with your truck at like 1-4 am so it is not the best schedule if you have a family. I did some regional work as well as local. Hauled reefer, double tankers, flatbed and dryvan. Also moved heavy equipment. So, if you have prior DUII's don't worry, you will get a job. Ok flame away you guys that have nothing better to do but keep the working man discouraged. By the way, still haven't drank and don't plan to. So there!
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ohiomohawk
Joined: 18 Aug 2006
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Location: NOT TELLING....but it is in the same state that the Ohio State Buckeyes play!!
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| Posted: Thu Apr 17, 2008 7:13 pm Post subject: Re: 2 or more DUII's? You can still get hired |
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outyounder wrote: I joined this board a couple years ago after getting my CDL. I was worried that I would not get a job because I had 4 old DUII's in my lifetime. Even though they were all 10+ years old they would still come up on a background report and for sure on a DAC report. For sure I got flammed on this site for even thinking about driving. I am not one to back down and listen to the critics so I hunted work down. I will say that the bigger companies will probably not hire you right away. I did not however find it hard to get to work. I had so many offers I could work a different job every week if I wanted. I actually did work for about 6 companies in the past two years. Be sure you know what you want in a job before accepting one. That was one of my mistakes. I needed a schedule that would allow me to be home nights and they are hard to find. You usually leave with your truck at like 1-4 am so it is not the best schedule if you have a family. I did some regional work as well as local. Hauled reefer, double tankers, flatbed and dryvan. Also moved heavy equipment. So, if you have prior DUII's don't worry, you will get a job. Ok flame away you guys that have nothing better to do but keep the working man discouraged. By the way, still haven't drank and don't plan to. So there!
Outyounder :lol:
Not sure about the whole point of this post, perhaps to taunt others or what. |
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BigDiesel
Joined: 01 Apr 2007
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Location: Space... The Final Frontier
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Jimbpard
Joined: 09 Aug 2005
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Location: Irwin. PA
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| Congrats on keepin ir straight. |
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Rev.Vassago
Joined: 04 Apr 2006
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Location: The other side of the coin
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| Posted: Thu Apr 17, 2008 8:20 pm Post subject: Re: 2 or more DUII's? You can still get hired |
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outyounder wrote: I actually did work for about 6 companies in the past two years.
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belpre122
Joined: 14 Jul 2004
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Location: Local Hoosier 1/4 cab BBR
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| Posted: Thu Apr 17, 2008 11:49 pm Post subject: |
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| Congrats on pulling it all together. I think that his point is that not all is lost if the "coolies" won't hire you. Right? Maybe? And possibly to show a ray of light to some of those who may feel that they are in an impossible position. There is hope! Good Job! |
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ben45750
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| Posted: Fri Apr 18, 2008 5:27 pm Post subject: Re: 2 or more DUII's? You can still get hired |
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outyounder wrote: I had 4 old DUII's in my lifetime.
outyounder wrote: I actually did work for about 6 companies in the past two years.
So which is a bigger issue when trying to find a job? 4 Dui's or 6 jobs in 24 months? |
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Orangetxguy
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Ben !!!.... you young Pup...where ya been hiding??
Still driving for Kenan?? |
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ben45750
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Orangetxguy wrote: Ben !!!.... you young Pup...where ya been hiding??
Still driving for Kenan??
I'm still hanging around. I went back to working for my Dad in the car business. I'm not posting as much but I still come back and read through the threads everyday seeing what everyone else is up to. |
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