There's been a lot of talk about job loss in this forum, and it seems like the transportation industry (airlines, drivers, trucking) is been hit pretty hard.
I work in the Transit Industry (buses), and I know that we are really on the look out for more drivers. I overheard one of our trainers say that agencies all over the nation are in the same boat. Rhode Island and Las Vegas were two places that were mentioned. I am in Kansas City. It might be a good industry to look into, depending on your locale.
Our applicants have to get a CDL learner's permit (if that's what it's called) before they start training with us, but not before applying. If you already have a CDL, that's GREAT! You also will probably face drug testing and criminal background check, but I suspect that's the same for other drivers.
And if you aren't in transportation already, our philosophy really is that we want people who are good with the public. We can teach someone how to drive; it's hard to teach people skills.
I think our agency and others are facing retirements, and those agencies which aren't cutting service due to high fuel prices are looking for people.
Our perks are pretty good, PM me if you are in Kansas City and interested. I suspect most public agencies offer decent - if not great - benefits.
I work in the Transit Industry (buses), and I know that we are really on the look out for more drivers. I overheard one of our trainers say that agencies all over the nation are in the same boat. Rhode Island and Las Vegas were two places that were mentioned. I am in Kansas City. It might be a good industry to look into, depending on your locale.
Our applicants have to get a CDL learner's permit (if that's what it's called) before they start training with us, but not before applying. If you already have a CDL, that's GREAT! You also will probably face drug testing and criminal background check, but I suspect that's the same for other drivers.
And if you aren't in transportation already, our philosophy really is that we want people who are good with the public. We can teach someone how to drive; it's hard to teach people skills.
I think our agency and others are facing retirements, and those agencies which aren't cutting service due to high fuel prices are looking for people.
Our perks are pretty good, PM me if you are in Kansas City and interested. I suspect most public agencies offer decent - if not great - benefits.
