Cna yuo raed tihs? Olny 55 plepoe out of 100 can.
Cna yuo blveiee taht yuo cna aulaclty uesdnatnrd waht yuo aer rdanieg?
The phaonmneal pweor of the hmuan mnid is amzaing, aoccdrnig to a rscheearch stduy at Cmabrigde Uinervtisy, it dseno't mtaetr in waht oerdr the ltteres in a wrod are, the olny iproamtnt tihng is taht the frsit and lsat ltteer be in the rghit pclae. The rset can be a taotl mses adn yuo cna sitll raed it whotuit a pboerlm. Tihs is bcuseae the huamn mnid deos not raed ervey lteter by istlef, but the wrod as a wlohe.
Azanmig huh?
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From: J
Sent: Monday, June 01, 2009 7:35 AM
To: jobs@truckdriver.com
Subject: (no subject)
Hi troops,
I attended a truck driving school, passed the test and received my license. However, I have a misdemeanor on my record. I told the school about this before I started the classes and was told not to worry about it, misdemeanors don't count.
Well, I never got a job and was told it is because of my record. I think the school ripped me off taking my money knowing my record and now will not give back the money.
I think it is terrible - what do you think?
______
Editor: That certainly is unfortunate, without knowing the specifics it’s hard to know what to think. Most carriers have policies/guidelines regarding criminal convictions. Depending on the nature and the age of the conviction, some carriers will accept applicants who have a misdemeanors in their past. Carriers who require their drivers to deliver in Canada typically don’t accept any criminal convictions.
The placement director at your driving school should be able to point you in the right direction. If not, you will need to contact each carrier and inquire about their policy on criminal convictions.
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Hill Brothers Transportation, Inc
Hill Brothers Transportation was started in 1986 by the four Hill Brothers, but their experience in the trucking industry goes back three generations.
Their grandfather, Robert L. Hill, retired from PIE as district manager of the Midwest in 1970. His trucking career began as an office manager with McMaken Transportation in 1932. He went on to work for RISK of Omaha in 1935 and was transferred to Chicago. There he eventually went to work for Union Freightways and was transferred back to Omaha in 1946. Later, Union Freightways was bought out by PIE, and Robert climbed the corporate ladder to district manager and retired in 1970
Their father, John "Pete" Hill, began his career with Union Freightways in 1949. It was there he met LaRue. They married in 1952. Pete went on to work for Boss Truck Lines, and together he and Lu began their family. In 1962, he started working for Sioux Transportation. The older children were brought in to learn the trucking business. Pete resigned as executive vice president in 1977 and formed Hill Truck Line with his wife, Lu and older son, Pete, Jr
Soon the rest of the family began work in the operation and eventually the brothers formed Hill Brothers Transportation.
Hill Brothers Transportation prides itself on an "on time delivery record" of 95%. This is accomplished by a thoroughly trained and conscientious operations staff that follows each shipment from start to finish. They have a reputation for dependability and dedication to each customer's needs and are committed to safe, dependable, claim-free service. Hill Brothers Transportation encompasses both a Logistics Company and a Brokerage Division enabling Hill Brothers to assist in managing all aspects of a supply chain with the ability to handle seasonal spikes and quarter-end surges.
With headquarters located in Omaha, NE, Hill Brothers enjoys the advantage of being located in the center of the Midwest. This allows drivers to get home on a regular basis.
At Hill Brothers they feel that a driver is more like a business partner than an employee. They realize your needs, whether personal or financial, are priority items and that cooperation with dispatch is essential. Being family oriented their operations people understand the problems associated with a working parent, and will do their best to get you home when necessary.
Hill Brothers offers competitive driver pay including allowances for loading, unloading, extra pickup & stop pay. By targeting professional drivers and meeting their needs, Hill Brothers maintains an excellent driver retention and safety record. So, call them today and put three generations of family tradition to work for you!
If you are a qualified driver and want to drive for a family oriented company that really cares about their drivers, then Hill Brothers Transportation is the one for you!
Call Recruiting
(800) 258-4456
www.hillbros.com
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