Adding new drivers to the already overfilled job pool
#31
08-02-2009, 03:28 PM
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How great is his circulation? Did you tell him he could be a "tin-horn" walking into a Souix encampment the night before "LITTLE BIG HORN"? I don't know about any other forums, but here, he's RAISED A BIT OF DANDER.
No, I will not be hostile toward him and try to drive him off. At least, I don't think I will... Unless he refuses to print the other side of the story... This story did raise dander on the other site as well, which is where I initially found it. I felt it was a topic worth discussing here though, as we tend to discuss more trucking related issues here than they do over there. Here's what I wrote him upon inviting him to our forum:
Alex,
As I'm sure you're well aware by now, your simple news story about a local truck driving school has taken on a life of its own. One thing that truck drivers are never short on is opinions, especially when it comes to issues that directly affect them. I was informed that you have received some correspondence from members of ClassADrivers.com. I invite you to join in on the discussion, as I am an administrator on that website. Here is a link to the discussion thread where we are talking about your news story: http://www.classadrivers.com/forum/a...-job-pool.html Tony
#32
08-02-2009, 03:43 PM
If you take a look at the link in my OP, you'll see that this is a television station, and the report was originally a 90 second news story on their local station. What was posted on their website, which I reposted, was simply a transcription of that newscast.
This story did raise dander on the other site as well, which is where I initially found it. I felt it was a topic worth discussing here though, as we tend to discuss more trucking related issues here than they do over there. Here's what I wrote him upon inviting him to our forum:
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#33
08-02-2009, 03:51 PM
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KSL is the NBC affiliate in Salt Lake City, UT. Their coverage extends throughout Utah, plus parts of Arizona, Idaho, Nevada and Wyoming via translator stations. While I'm sure this small story as initially reported was not picked up by any networks, I certainly feel that the topic is extremely important, especially given the current economic situation our country finds itself in.
If only one person sees that initial story, and puts false faith in a 3 week course at a truck driving school being the answer to his prayers right now, then the story did a disservice. If Mr. Cabrero follows through on his expressed interest in providing the "rest of the story," and it saves one person thousands of dollars wasted on training that will do them no good, then it is worth it.
#35
08-02-2009, 04:04 PM
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I'll be waiting for him to show up. I'm anxious to have a LOOOOOOOOONNNNNG talk with him.:thumbsup: Not just about the trucking industry, but about driving safety in general.
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#36
08-02-2009, 04:45 PM
Well.... NOW he'll NEVER show up! :lol2::lol2:
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#37
08-02-2009, 04:56 PM
Are we being a bit overly optimistic???
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#38
08-03-2009, 12:39 AM
Same HERE since I was trained the OLD School way wonder what he would say to that.
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#39
08-03-2009, 03:49 AM
Well Rev....you can always point him to the posts by guys that spent $4-5K on schools and STILL can't find a job with any companies. Thats a great question Iron Eagle.....I didn't attend a driving school other than my dad's cab, thats pretty "old school".
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#40
08-03-2009, 05:42 AM
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After reading everything in this report, it seems like everyone trying to break into the business now is doing it primarily to feed their 5+ kids and save their mortgage.
Seems very little are wanting to learn to drive for the mere fact of truly trying something new, or like I originally did it for. I wasn't much of a "people person", so I asked around, looked things up my self and found this to be one of the few jobs where I could have some form of autonomy. The thing with alot of the new driver-trainees and the fields they come from is the fact that they were probably accustomed to everyday interaction with any and everybody. If they get through the training and out onto the road, miles upon miles of "no-contact" time awaits them. |
