Month: September 2019

What Does A Pre-Hire Offer Mean?

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Many students assume that if they got a “pre-hire offer” it means that they are guaranteed a job with that truck carrier. In some senses, students are misunderstanding what that intent-to-hire even means. So what does that pre-hire offer really mean?

The Carrier WANTS to Hire You:

If you get a pre-hire offer, you have likely spoken to the carrier privately about becoming employed by their company. You can get all the “good vibes” in the world, but remember, their pre-hire is a sign they WANT to hire. They don’t HAVE to hire you if you don’t meet the federal requirements as well as any company requirements.

You also need to complete your CDL training and get your license before you can begin your driving work for that carrier. Remember, a pre-hire offer does not exempt you from meeting the federal requirements before you take the road.

Requirements to Become a Truck Driver:

Federal law requires professional truck drivers to meet certain criteria. The company that wishes to hire you has to ensure that you meet all of these criteria. If you don’t meet the requirements, they can’t hire you even if they gave you a pre-hire offer.

The following are the requirements you must meet before being legally allowed to drive a truck on the roads of the US:

  • Obtain the CDL required to drive the type of vehicle you will operate
  • Attend a truck driving school
  • Have a clean driving record
  • Maintain a solid work history (up to company standards)
  • Be at least 21 years of age (18-year-olds in some situations with guidelines may be eligible.)
  • Pass a drug test
  • Undergo and pass a physical

Drivers who do not meet these requirements will not be able to start their driving until these requirements are met.

You Can Get Multiple Pre-Hire Offers:

There is nothing stopping you from getting more than one pre-hire offer. If you don’t like an offer from one carrier or want to do better, you can “shop around” to find the best option for your trucking career. Keep an open mind and choose the best carrier for you.

In the end, you want to find what works for you and take the offer that fits your needs.

In the end, pre-hire offers are not a guarantee for employment. It’s a statement that a company is interested in hiring you once you get your CDL and meet all requirements.

For further assistance with any pre-hire offers you get, contact us here at CDS Tractor Trailer Training. We are happy to help!

Refresh Your CDL Skills

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Dreaming of the over-the-road (OTR) driving job you once had? Miss the great pay and the freedom of the beautiful open road? Regardless of why you left the trucking industry in the first place, this highly sought out skill is worth investing in again. Consider refreshing your skills for the best job opportunities, or starting a new career as an OTR driver. Enroll in a CDL course where investing your valuable time is sure to pay off in job offers, and great benefits with top paying companies.

Job Opportunities

Trucking companies across America are in need of drivers with the right qualifications. With a CDL from CDS Tractor Trailer Training, the only thing stopping you from potentially earning over $1000 a week (plus benefits) is your procrastination. Earning your CDL license again, you have little to lose, and a lot to gain.

Earn your CDL

Earning your CDL with CDS could not be quicker or easier. In less than a month, you can earn your CDL (Class A or B) while actively seeking full-time employment at our recruiter events! You can be coming out of our program with a secured job with great pay, benefits, and job security. CDS not only teach the skills needed to pass the state CDL skills test; it also offers valuable behind-the-wheel experience to get you a great paying job!

Refresher Courses

Even if you have had your CDL before, our experienced instructors will prepare you for today’s job market. If you’ve left the industry, a refresher course may be all you need. The 40-hour refresher course at CDS will refresh your skills in shifting, backing, and all road skills needed to get you back on the road in no time. This program is tailored to the specific needs of each driver.

Choosing the Right Training

With tuition assistance, job placement, and hands-on experience in the CDL programs taught at CDS, you could be driving for a top notch company in only a few weeks! By choosing CDS, you will trained in both a classroom setting, behind-the-wheel, and even individual instruction. Our CDL training programs will prepare you for a rewarding–and financially secure–career of truck driver.

National Truck Driver Appreciation Week

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National Truck Driver’s Appreciation Week is here to remind us all to recognize and appreciate the real rock stars of our roads: truck drivers.

Here are four reasons why you should appreciate truckers for their hard work and determination…

1. Truckers Keep Us Entertained

Who really makes concerts in our cities happen? If you’ve never thought about it, you may be tempted to believe that it is solely the effort of the artists. However, truck drivers work diligently behind the scenes to transport the equipment, stages and sets needed for concerts and entertainment acts.

2. Trucks Transport the Nation’s Goods

Truck drivers’ lives are dedicated to driving from one city to another to transport goods to you and me. Truckers transport food, electronics, and consumer goods that you use in your daily life. Without truck drivers, your life as you know it would be VERY different.

3. Being a Truck Driver is Difficult

Like any other job, being a truck driver is difficult. Truck drivers drive approximately 112,000 miles every year. 50% of truck drivers spend 200 of their nights on the road every year, selflessly sacrificing quality time that could be spent with their families to deliver goods where they need to be, when they need to be there.

4. Without Trucks, America Stops!

The goods in any store you’ve ever been in were brought there by truck. Imagine how many food, medicine, and gas shortages would occur without dedicated truck drivers to deliver them conveniently to you. Things you often take for granted are made possible by the true rock stars of road: truck drivers.

These are just 4 of the many reasons you should show truck drivers appreciation–not just during National Truck Driver Appreciation Week, but every day.

Interested in becoming one of these trucking industry rock stars? Contact us for information on our CDL training and tuition assistance programs to get you on the road to your next career today!

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