What is a Pre-Hire Letter?
A pre-hire letter is a conditional job offer from a trucking company. It's a commitment from the company stating they intend to hire you as a truck driver, provided you successfully complete your CDL training and meet their hiring requirements.
Think of it as a stamp of approval from a future employer, showing they see your potential and are willing to invest in your success.
Why is a Pre-Hire Letter So Important?
A pre-hire letter is important for new students starting their journey to earn a CDL, offering a number of benefits:
- Financial Aid: Many grants, scholarships, and government funding programs (like WIOA) require a pre-hire letter as proof that your training will lead to a job. This letter can be the key to unlocking the funding you need to get started. It also shows them that you're motivated to do what it takes to ensure you were worth the investment. When you receive a grant, these institutions are investing in your future - your success.
- Peace of Mind: With a pre-hire letter in hand, you can focus on your training without the stress of job hunting. You’ll know you have a job waiting for you on graduation day.
- Career Security: It shows that you have a clear career path with a specific company before you even get behind the wheel.
- Your Choice of Companies: As a student at Clement Truck Driving Academy, you can apply for and receive pre-hire letters from multiple top-tier carriers, allowing you to choose the company that best fits your goals and lifestyle. Receiving multiple pre-hire letters gives you a choice. It allows you to compare different companies based on factors that are important to you, such as pay per mile (CPM), home time, benefits, and company culture.
How to Get Your Pre-Hire Letter and Secure Your Future
Getting a pre-hire letter is a crucial first step toward a successful career as a professional truck driver. It gives you peace of mind and proves to potential financial aid providers that your training will lead directly to a job. At Clement Truck Driving Academy, we make the process simple and straightforward.
Here is a step-by-step guide on how to get your pre-hire letter with our help.
Step 1: Complete Our Online Application
The process begins with you. Fill out our simple online application to get the ball rolling. This provides our admissions team with the basic information needed to start the process, including your contact details, a summary of your driving record, and your career goals.
Step 2: Connect with Our Admissions Team
Once we receive your application, a member of our admissions team will reach out to you. This is your opportunity to discuss your career goals, ask questions about our programs, and learn more about our network of trusted hiring partners. We are here to guide you every step of the way!
Step 3: Apply Online with Carriers
Based on your career goals and qualifications, our team will submit your information to our network of premier trucking companies. These companies are actively looking to hire qualified drivers and are eager to extend pre-hire offers to our students.
Step 4: Conditional Offer Issued
If you meet the company’s qualifications, they will issue a formal pre-hire letter. This letter is your conditional offer of employment. It confirms their intent to hire you once you successfully complete your CDL training, pass your drug test, and meet all other hiring requirements.
Step 5: Enroll in Training
With a pre-hire letter in hand, you can confidently enroll in our CDL training program. Knowing you have a job waiting for you allows you to focus completely on your studies and on becoming the best driver you can be.
At Clement Truck Driving Academy, our goal is your success. A pre-hire letter is more than just a piece of paper—it's a commitment to your future. Get started on your new career today!
Want to see if you qualify for any of these government financial aid programs? Give us a call at (417) 532-3331 and we'll walk you step-by-step through the process.