This has nothing to do with the query you've posted, but just an observation on my part about something that you mentioned.

No reflection on you, and nothing personal, but I find it quite alarming that a company would accord trainer status to someone with less than a year of driving experience. I mean, look at it this way....within 9 months of you having started your driving career, you were made a trainer....by that time did you even acquire the experience to drive in all weather conditions ? And therefore, how would that qualify you to train someone else ????

Once again, it's not a reflection on you.....just a very sad and extremely frightening reflection on the practices of the company you worked for.

 

No, I understand the alarm. I am alarmed as well. Not everyone handles themselves out there as well as I do. To defend my position, I did real well as a trainer. The few people who managed to make it off my truck were glad they had me because of the things I was able to teach them.

The answer to who would encourage such a thing: Werner Enterprises. And no, I hadn't gone through a winter. The day I got my first student was the first day I saw snow in my truck! Boy, I lied to that guy talking about "I've been drivin' for years!" just so he wouldn't freak out, because despite my lack of experience, I knew what I was doing, and more importantly, knew what to say to him.

Anyway, I live in Red Wing, MN. It's south east MN, hour south of the cities, an hour north of Winona, MN. I've got all endorsements, I've done reefer, flat bed and dry van. How 'bout that job in WI?

 

Now this is serious stuff. Not only is this misrepresentation ( to put it mildly ) about your abilities / qualifications, but you knowingly put your trainee's life in danger. If I was the trainee, and I happened to get wind of this, there'd be a serious lawsuit on the anvil....maybe even criminal charges ( not sure about this though ).

Be careful out there, man...this is no game. People's lives are at stake.

 

This is a VERY accurate post! DO NOT take this job and your responsibilities for granted and NEVER loss respect for what you are in control of! If you EVER GET to thinking that you know what you're doing or get too comfortable behind the wheel, pull over and take a LONG hard look at whats behind you...:thumbsup:

 

Have you tried those huge job sites that list all types of jobs imaginable, such as monster, careerbuiler, ***helpwanted.com. That's how I found my current job after I was laid-off. Found a great job with a large agent of United Van Lines as a Trasportation Manager. Those web sites keep emailing me all types of driving jobs daily. Got one today about a Coinstar driver. Just a thought.

 

I wont start on the training, its been beat to death enough. Like th above poster said try the big web sites. I know career builder emails me driving jobs all the time. Also look for resume blasters. I found a free one and only got one good job offer but it was all I needed. Best of luck wanting to go local only. If its any help there are still some decent companies hiring OTR. Good luck

 

You could be in a bad area for them
All of them currently have drivers layed off at this time.
You have to wait till some dies to get in with them.:lol:

Try UPS Freight http://www.classadrivers.com/forum/t...ting-apps.html

Don't know who else you tried, but try the local Food service companies(Dawn Foods, SYSCO, US FOODS,etc.) and Supervalu(if they have place close to you). Best thing to do is NOT GIVE UP!

BOL

 

Is moving to the Twin Cities, or commuting back and forth from Redwing in your future?

I'm not trying to be a smart@ss, but that just might be what it will take.

You don't say what you're looking to drive, but looking at your list I'm guessing vans.

No gurantees, but here's my two cents worth of assistance.

Staffing agencies in the Twin Cities... Labor All, Optimum, Aerotek and ProDriver to name a few.

Companies... US Foodservice, Reinhart Foodservice, Estenson Logistics, Brueggers Bagels, Ryder,
Penske, Menards, UPS Freight, United Rentals, etc.

Another thought is, what about doing roll-offs for sanitation companies. Some of the builder supply / roofing companies, or hauling PODS.

There's my two cents, do what you will with it and good luck in your job hunting.

 

lets see...18 months experience. drove flatbed, reefer, drybox. he lied to a trainee to make himself look better, or more qualified. i may be misunderstanding but three types of trucks to me says three jobs, in 18 months. good luck there sonny!!!! if i were you i would take any job that was sent my way, whether it is local, otr, hauling radioactive material that makes you glow green for three days after you haul it. why not get in touch with what is going on in this country, this is NOT the time to be looking for a job. if you got a job, keep it...even if it sucks big ones. just roll with the punches, and make it the best you can.

 

If u were in jersey i coulda got u a job at my place 18 an hour 27 an hour after 8 flatbed normal hours. 3 guys got fired for there own reasosns so i know there going to need replacmeents