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Will My Employment History As A Truck Driver Matter When I Start Looking For A Job As A Software Developer?

*I am taking classes online.
Here is my history:
12/03-2/05 US Army
Deployed in Iraq
Heavy Equipment Operator
4/05-4/06 OWBF (a furniture place)
Local Box Truck Driver
8/06-12/06 Werner Enterprises
OTR Truck Driver
12/06-Present JB Hunt
OTR Truck Driver
I would really like to start working for a local company so that I can be home more often but I am concerned that when I finish [...]

Friday January 22nd, 2010 in , , , , , , , , , , | No Comments »

How And Who Can I Get A Truck Driving Job With In U.s. W/12 Years Exp. When I Got A Dui On My Record 2yrs Ago?

Most trucking companies have laid off, and cut salaries by 10% just to keep from going out of biz.
You could try as an independent contractor w/FEDEX Ground where you lease the truck, or buy it. I used to date someone in the transportation biz, and always stayed on his case about drinking and driving. He [...]

Thursday January 21st, 2010 in , , , , , , , , , , | No Comments »

Is It Hard To Get A Truck Driving Job When Its A Woman Not A Man?

I have to admit that I am no expert…but the field seems wide open to me. There might even be some preference to women for larger companies trying to comply with EEOC.
As with many occupations, the tough nut to crack is that first job after you get your certification/education.

Saturday January 16th, 2010 in , , , , , | No Comments »

Whats The Minimum Length Of Trailer Required When Taking A Road Test To Obtain A Cdl-a License?

I would like to obtain a CDL-A license but I want my road test to be as easy as possible. Is there a minimum trailer length requirement when taking the road test to obtain a CDL-A license?
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Tuesday January 5th, 2010 in , , , , , , , , , , | 5 Comments »