Ahh, upper management. IMHO get a CDL when you have time, could pay dividends. I retired, but really didn’t want to lose mine & have to retest. Turns out you can keep it and not be subject/pay to yearly DOT physical; just kinda in abeyance till you reactivate if you need to.
Yes I applied for a management position, I managed a shop for the last 10 years no CDL. But i agree I am going to get it one day
You can't get a class A CDL without air brakes. The only CDL carriers that don't have air brakes are limo and bus drivers, and IMO they don't count.
My dad (RIP) owned a truck and equipment repair company. I started turning wrenches at around 10 years old. I got my CDL in 1988 as soon as I was able to. The only reason that I drive now is that I can make 4 times what I earned wrenching as an Owner OP. I wish you the best of luck. PM me if I can help you in any way. The company that I am leased on to (P&S Transportation) is hiring mechanics at most of their locations. I believe that we have a terminal in Indiana.
Right, I filled out an app for Dayton freight back in January and still haven’t heard anything yet the job is still open. My best guess is someone is retiring this year.
Ya problem is like I was telling ironbuilt, no one at corporate will tell you anything and the local terminal is basically clueless until corporate gives them word. “Fill out the app online and they will email you once they review it” is the response you get from local management
Thank you, Never heard from them, I’ll be starting as a 2nd year or 3rd year apprentice, be a journeyman in a couple years
Show ‘em what you can do! Good luck. Jeff
Hell ya, my brother in law put his name on the line for me, so I won’t disappoint lol
