Re-entering the industry after 6 month leave.
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01-08-2007, 01:00 PM
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Re-entering the industry after 6 month leave.
Although I am not new by definition as I do have a year of OTR/Line Haul experience under my belt. I do have a concern that I will have a hard time with getting back into the trucking industry because of the fact that my work experience since I have moved has been problimatic due to injuries while on the job.
If any one could suggest any ideas I would really appreciate it. Thanks, Dan
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01-08-2007, 01:04 PM
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I would suggest that you call a few companies that you may have some interest in and talk to a recruiter and be honest and forthright....see what they have in the way of feedback or advice.
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01-08-2007, 01:08 PM
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I have gotten in touch with a few companies, and will be following up with a phone call on Wednesday as I do not work then. I miss the road, I miss the travel, and I miss the time I had with my beloved pooches. I tried to get out, but it keeps calling me back!
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01-08-2007, 01:12 PM
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Ahhh, yes.... its a "dastardly business"! Once it gets its hooks in you...... 8)
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01-08-2007, 01:19 PM
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When you eat, sleep, work, and find you miss the sound of your air brakes or the rumble of the reefer running. You're pretty much done for!
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#6
01-08-2007, 01:20 PM
Originally Posted by Skywalker
Ahhh, yes.... its a "dastardly business"! Once it gets its hooks in you...... 8)
I've found that one out the hard way as well... I do remember being warned as much, but didn't heed the warning... now it's too late!
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01-08-2007, 01:30 PM
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How is it that the lifestyle of a trucker can be so addictive? I just don't understand it. I don't think I have had any other profession where I was almost begging to get back into it...
Am I sick or what?
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#9
01-08-2007, 01:48 PM
Originally Posted by scythe08
Yeah me too! Took 4 years off and came running back in tears. Now 3 years later I'm still in tears,When does it stop? *Sobs*
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#10
01-08-2007, 02:43 PM
Originally Posted by tndieselgrl
I've found that one out the hard way as well... I do remember being warned as much, but didn't heed the warning... now it's too late!
But through various posts and the few PMs you sent our way, this much is obvious; like your name implies... diesel is in you... It's never too late to resume living the life you were meant to dream... Sorry for the brief hijack...  ops:
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