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Old 02-09-2005, 03:13 PM
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Speaking about O/O's, would it be possible to go to work for one pulling Reefers or Dry box.

I would go to work for a Concrete outfit, problem i am facing is i still have an out of state CDL.
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Old 02-09-2005, 10:16 PM
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Speaking about O/O's, would it be possible to go to work for one pulling Reefers or Dry box.

I would go to work for a Concrete outfit, problem i am facing is i still have an out of state CDL.
You would just have to find an O/O. Your problem there is your experience. And as far as the out of state cdl. If you can get a concrete company to consider you they would probably let you slide till you could get a check under your belt. But even then it shouldnt really matter we have guys working for the company I drive for with Mo CDL's And we are located In Ar.
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Old 02-10-2005, 04:59 PM
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Not true you still have a few options. Concrete trucks and I know you said you tried dump truck companys. But did you try any small O/O dump trucks that have 3 or 4 trucks?
I did try 1 concrete place and another place here in town that hauls concrete blocks to construction sites. Both said they will call when and if they needed me.

I do know an owner operator here in town, he only has 1 truck.
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Old 02-10-2005, 05:10 PM
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That is one of your mistakes right there. Not disclosing the accident. There probably would have been a good chance of them hiring you if you had told them up front. Its seems to be the norm now days I had an accident and I lied on my application trying to hide it or I have a drug conviction or I failed a pee test why wont someone hire me. It is just getting a tad ridiculous. If I lie or did any of the above things I would thank my lucky stars if McDonalds would hire me.
If i did disclose the accident on my application, they would not touched me for the 1 year stated under Section 391.15 of the Safety Regulations book. To add insult to injury here, they still would not touch me, even after
i served that 1 year suspension. What pisses me off the most is just sitting around, doing nothing, earning no form of income while my CDL was still valid.

I did not fail no pee test, no drug conviction. If i was honest, they still would look at my DAC, say i am disqualified, and you know the rest.

As far as working at Mcdonalds, one look at my CDL and they will say i am overqualified. How can i be overqualified :?: Anyone can flip a burger :!:
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Old 02-10-2005, 06:32 PM
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Yea concrete is seasonal in alot of places. Might be where you live. I know here in Arkansas for the most part we work all year around. Infact the people I work for are looking for 2 drivers.
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Old 02-10-2005, 07:47 PM
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That is down in Arkansas, I'm in Illinois. Wish i was down there right now, but knowing the company you work for, they probably ask for 1 year OTR experience, i got less than that with 3 separate companies. :x
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Actually no. Since I drive concrete truck now. And here is the ad we have up in the local paper. Benefits include health and life insurance. 401k plus profit shareing. 7 paid holidays plus 15 personal days per year that you can use as you see fit.

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READY-MIX CONCRETE Truck Driver needed. CDL required. experience preferred but will train qualified applicant. Competitive salary with excellent benefits. Contact Harlan @ 479-855-2248. EOE.
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Old 02-12-2005, 08:09 PM
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I made some phone calls and ops: they will not touch me until after my CDL expires. My mistake and stupidity, oh well, driving was fun while it lasted. So long CDL, it was nice having you. :cry:
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Who did you call? And why must you get rid of your cdl? When it comes time to renew it just do so.
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Old 02-13-2005, 04:16 PM
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Who did you call? And why must you get rid of your cdl? When it comes time to renew it just do so.
It makes no sense to me either
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