I have had recuiters from two companys talking with me
DeBoer and IDC
Both sounded good upfront

I have to admit I was all jazzed up about going to school Oct 22 back in Appleton WI but today I was trying to get all the unanswered questions answered. Jamie turned me over to another guy and I called him because I could not get my questions answered nor could I get them to send me copies of the contracts I would have to sign when I got back there.


This was the DeBoer part that was important to me.
More than the pay they were advertising.

This from Layover.com

Slip Seating: No
24x7 Dispatch: Yes
Rider Program: After 30 days
Pet Policy: 1 dog under 50 lbs
Paid Orientation: Yes
Orientation # of Days: 3
Free Training: Yes
Lease Purchase Available: Yes
Home Time: 10-14 days out for OTR positions
Unloading Required: Yes
If yes, specify:: 95% not touch freight
Take Truck Home: Yes

I wanna take my wife some times and my dog all the time.
Today they told me I had to work with them for one year before I can do that.

Also it was to be a free training but they only said this

Gordon,

It is a 4 week class. We pay for the tuition, transportation to and lodging. You would only be responsible for your meals. We ask that you drive for us for 12 months as a condition of this. You would switch to a WI license and could transfer it to AZ if you would like. Following the school you would enter our training program which would consist of 4-5 weeks out with a trainer. You would receive $250/week for weeks 1 and 2, then $300/week for each additional week. Following that you could expect to gross around $800/week in your own truck to start and around $1000-$1100/week by the end of your first year.

Thanks!
Jamie


That all sounds good but I learned that day one after I drive 1900 miles back to Appleton WI I would be signing some papers for paying back 3000 to 4000 or more and I was also told I had to have my CDL Permit before I came and that I would be requested to take another DOT test when I got there. Well I have to take a DOT here to get my CDL Permit.
Why do I have to do it twice.

I think these company's just have ways to make you drop off the tree if they don't really want you do to age or what ever.
Over a month ago I told them the important thing was bringing my wife and dog as soon as I can and nothing was said about the Year Policy.

Moving right along I thought IDC was my next choice as I had been told they would take me and send me to mesalands

Today I called because they told me to call to get more questions answered after receiving my full application and release forms in the mail last thur.

Today it was the same as two other companys, Oh well we are not hireing anybody from your area in AZ wheich is Bullhead City.

Thet knew I lived in Bullhead city the day they called me and first talked to me.

So today I told him the same thing, Full time RV'er here, where do I need to move to for you to hire me.

GOOD BYE!!!!

I give up. I been spinning my wheels here for two months and not getting anyplace.

I guess I can just contunue fishing and golfing

Maybe buy my own truck and drive it. That is all I wanted to do anyway.

Well, if you are willing to move, have you tried Schneider? Also try Central Refrigerated. They take pets and have 5 or 6 schools. They're a decent starter school and a lot of their drivers seem pretty happy there. If I were you, I would take your RV closer to a major city and you will have MUCH better luck getting offers.

Schneider was company no 2 to come up with that excuse after I told them my age. CRST was first. I told both that I would move to the hireing area. CRST would not even respond then. Schneider told me they hire in CA and Or and if I decided to move, after I got their to check with them to see if I was in the right area. That discussion ended up on the phone and they refused to tell me where I should move to. But kept telling me "Well I guess you don't want to work for us"

AGE DESCRIMINATION is all I can say.

They may have older drivers but non started at age 65.

I lost DeBoer I think was when I treid to get the documents I was going to have to sign after driving 1900 miles to their school. Said they could not provide them to me before hand. What are they hiding anyway.

I was all jazzed up and ran out to get my books and other things to pack my truck.

Still going to take my DOT and after I pass that I am going to take my test to get my Learners Permit. Then I don't know what to do about learning the skills without spending lots of money and then find out they still don't want me. Buy my own truck and bid on loads I guess.

Just Pee-od because I wasted all this time doing online apps to send to these all these companys.

Hay if you don't want an old fart just say so up-front
If you don't want a Black just say so up front

Thanks

gbtrucker

I also spoke with deBoer last month. I spoke with Gerald there. I live in Texas. Get the learners permit here, then tranfers to WI, around $20.00. They will send a bus ticket to Wisconsin. The school is a Fox Valley Technical College, they have a web site you can look up. I understand from another site this is a good school. Cost is around $3900. They (deBoer) provides the room, you are responsible for your meals.

When you pass the school, you will have a WI cdl. If you wish to transfer to your legal address, just do it when your home, cost around another $20.00. (depending on the state.) The way I understood it, you will sign a 1 year contract with the company, there is no money deducted for the school out of your check. Drive for 1 year, and the school is considered paid. 4 weeks out with a trainer. Then you run anywhere as needed for 6 months. Then after 6 months you apply for their regional runs.
I also read from another site, deBoer is a good company. I gave them serious consideration in that they have a north-south run, basically del rio/laredo to WI. Be easier for me to get home.

Your right on the bus ticket. I checked on the schedule and it was 32 stops and 4 transfers with over 9 hrs layover, I asked about driving so I could have a vehicle there and that was ok. They would pay me for my gas if not over the price of the bus ticket.

I thought they were a good up front company but too much was with held from me till i got close and already jumping thru hoops.

Might be just the ticket with you if you don't want to take your dog along.
My Yorkie is more important to me so I will look for a company that works for me.

And a company that will let me see all the contracts I have to sign before I leave home.

Let us all know how your training goes with them. The school has a really nice training program 10 weeks for 1000 or 1100 bucks. But DeBoer gives you only 4 weeks for what you said with a room and then 4/5 weeks with one of their trainers.

I was looking forward to it.

Maybe I should just shoot my dog and then I would not have a problem.

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Greg
How old did you say you were?
I am 65 and have been around a bit and have started couple company's but mostly internet stuff. retired Computer Specialist and an ex machinist

Not afraid to jump into the unknown and the fact that I enjoy getting that free rocking chair money that would make my truck payment if need be.

Ok, Schneider would not even tell me where I should be relocated to in order to be hired. It was like a game with them. You think I should just move and then call them up and say "Hay I just moved to tim buck two" do you hire from here?

Oh NO, OK I will try another spot then.

This was the last email from them before the phone call.

Gordon,

The only age requirement is that of the DOT and you must be 21 years old.
We are not discriminating against your age. If fact, we are endorsed by
the AARP for our hiring practices with individuals in your age rage. You
are correct about a hub in your area and seeing trucks, but right now we
have enough drivers to haul the freight we have in that area. This could
change, but for now we are not hiring any drivers in AZ. If you would like
to continue this conversation, please call me directly at 1-800-447-7433
x6228.

Valerie Hogue
Recruiting Specialist West Coast
Schneider National

She knew I was documenting the email conversation and didn't want to continue it.

I am still building my case before I contact AARP which I am a member and I am documenting all the companys who have changed their hireing area after finding out my age. Three so far.

Call Schneider National up and talk to a different recruiter. Tell them that you are moving to Los Angeles in one week and inquire as to if they will hire you once you move there.

Schneider has always been a company that has gone overboard to comply with EEOC hiring guidelines.

Sorry but you can't prove that to me

They did a number on me and I can prove it.

Maybe there is a age where they stop being nice.

I sent my message to them so they know I am not one to get shoved away lightly.

Now we will see the response

Sure I will tell them I am moving to I 15 and will be at all the truck stops. Which one you want me at.

When I worked for the Govt I uncovered Computer Fraud and put people in jail. To me this is just another assignment.

Take a drive down to Phoenix or Vegas and get a PO Box, one that will forward your mail, and then start listing that on your apps. If you have friends that will let you use their address even better.The bottom line is you live in a crappy location for companies to recruit from. Plain and simple. I know for a fact(friend of mine trying to get hired) that Schneider isn't hiring in Austin. Austin, TX. You know the big state capital located on the Trans Tex I-35 corridor Nafta Superhighway. But no, Schneider ain't hiring. Go figure. That said, every other tom dick and harry trucking company deluges my phone all week.