The Heart of Pupil Transportation

The New York Association for Pupil Transportation estimates that 2.3 million children ride school buses everyday. As a CDL driver, one should take pride is being responsible for the caretaking of America's youth. They are the future! Education is paramount and as a driver, you are the conduit to their arrival each and everyday.

DRIVE SAFELY

Commercial Drivers Rules Updates

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has issued new rules on hours of service for commercial vehicle drivers to come into effect on 27 February 2012.


On 22 December 2011, the FMCSA released a revised hours of service (HOS) rule for commercial vehicle drivers. The final rule was published in the Federal Register on 27 December 2011. The rule has been slightly modified from the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking of 29 December 2010, which the poultry and egg industry opposed in a comment letter on 28 February 2011.

FMCSA's new HOS final rule revises the 34-hour restart provision. Following a 60 hours in seven days or 70 hours in eight days maximum work week, a driver must have 34 consecutive hours off-duty. Effective 1 July 2013, the revision requires that the 34-hour restart period include two 1 a.m. – 5 a.m. periods based on FMCSA's assertion that nighttime rest is more restorative than daytime rest. The final rule is an improvement over the original proposal, which required two 12:00 a.m. – 6 a.m. periods but may require as little as 34 hours or as much as 48 hours off duty depending upon when driving week ends.


(Courtesy of the Poultry News)

for more, visit: http://www.thepoultrysite.com/poultrynews/24432/new-rules-for-commercial-drivers-from-february

*******ALL GRADUATES*****

THE CITY OF NEW YORK
DEPARTMENT OF CITYWIDE
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
APPLICATION UNIT
1 CENTRE STREET, 14TH FLOOR
NEW YORK, NY 10007


The City University of New York is offering exam for Motor Vehicle Operator.

For More info visit link provided below:

http://www.nyc.gov/html/dcas/downloads/pdf/noes/201202350000.pdf

********ALL GRADUATES******

THE CITY OF NEW YORK
DEPARTMENT OF CITYWIDE
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
APPLICATION UNIT
1 CENTRE STREET, 14TH FLOOR
NEW YORK, NY 10007


The testing period has been extended for Motor Vehicle Operators. For more information click the link below:



http://www.nyc.gov/html/dcas/downloads/pdf/noes/201202324000.pdf

The Reward is Helping Others

Nelson Hernandez is a proud Brooklyn, NY resident. One of many skills, and great experiences; The one skill he coveted most, a CDL License, is what brought him through the Red Hook on the Road doors. After completing the process for application with Red Hook on the Road, Nelson Hernandez was deemed to be an ideal candidate for FREE CDL TRAINING and was accepted into Cycle 152 (January)- the first cycle for the calendar year.

Before coming to Red Hook on the Road, Mr Hernandez had experience in the Medical Manufacturing Industry, having worked for in that sector for almost 15 years. A victim of the corporate shuffle like many others, Nelson made a conscious decision to make a career change. With the help of Red Hook on the Road, Nelson Hernandez has recently been certified with a New York State Commercial Drivers License, on his way to gainful employment as a CDL Driver.

With respect to his experience at Red Hook on the Road, Nelson Hernandez shared these sentiments in an email:

Personally, I want to take this moment to thank each and every one of you at RHOR for all you do to change the lives of many.
I personally heard firsthand from my colleagues attending this training that this was their last hope.

Some were on the verge of eviction while others were having a hard time explaining to their loved ones why they couldn't find meaningful work.

I just want you to know that although you may feel that this is a routine, sometimes mundane task which you perform, we, like many before us, are truly indebted to RHOR for "once we were lost, but now we are found."

May you be blessed.
Thank you !

-Nelson Hernandez, 2012 graduate (cycle 152)


Moments like these are what Red Hook on the Road holds dear. The completion of our objectives, and the satisfaction of our mission statement is a priority.

CONNECT WITH US

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MARCH NEWSLETTER

MARCH 2012

Red Hook on the Road is proud to welcome another Month to the 2012 cycle of success. Recently we witnessed the successful completion by 24 individuals who have been trained in their pursuit of a CDL B/BP/BPS licensing. Once again it is an extreme pleasure of ours to assist persons who seek enhancement of their marketability, and employability by acquiring a skill setting as a Commercia...l Driver.

We are at it once again with a new class scheduled for commencement shortly, as another crop of eager students will partake in our FREE CDL TRAINING COURSE. As you all very well know, we are continuously accepting applications for our program, and encourage all whom are interested to stop by our offices with an Update Drivers Abstract (no more than 30 days old) to register for our ORIENTATION which is for informational purposes.

Attached is our postcard which details the prerequisites for application to our program. Thank you for your continued support of our program, and wish you continued success in all your endeavors.

Please do not hesitate to contact us via phone 718-237-4846 or email redhookontheroad@gmail.com

Best Regards

RHOR STAFF

Growing Potential Within Your Reach

It is an undeniable fact that the Commercial Driving Industry is one of the fastest growing sectors of business known to man. Looked at in the simplest terms, it should be remembered that there will always be demands for goods to be transported to where it is most needed. Without being specific, that is the best way to explain to you how beneifcial a COMMERCIAL DRIVERS LICENSE can be.

Success stories abound, we have been in business for over 15 years training people with what we call life skills; That is to say that a CDL will always provide an opportunity for employment and good pay. As a an example of the potential, read this article.

http://www.ttnews.com/articles/basetemplate.aspx?storyid=28644&t=Penske-Plans-to-Hire-3500-This-Year


While other sectors are still experiencing hardship, it is clear that the transportation industry is on par with the expectations that have always remained- GOOD JOBS FOR GOOD LICENSED DRIVERS. Let us help you be apart of a booming industry


Give us a call today 718-237-4846 to get the process started!

CONNECT WITH US

Red Hook on the Road is committed to providing the most accessibility as possible to persons interested in the services that we provide. With that in mind, we have numerous social service initiatives that we have underwent. We welcome all persons to connect with us on social media, where we aim to keep the public informed about us, and what our program is up to. Our demographic is the most important thing to us. CONNECT WITH US ON SOCIAL MEDIA:



Follow us on twitter: @_RHOR


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Any questions or comments: redhookontheroad@gmail.com

Interested in a career as a CDL Driver

Red Hook on the Road accepts new students year round.

•Red Hook on the Road is a free 4 week intensive hands-on training program that will help you earn the NYS CDL and find work as a commercial driver.

•We provide behind-the-wheel training to drive Class B/BP/BPS commercial vehicles.

•Job placement assistance is available for 2+ years after graduation so you can advance into better positions with higher pay.


To be eligible you must meet all of the following criteria:
•Live in New York City & be legally eligible to work in the U.S.

•21 years or older

•Have a clean, valid NY State Driver’s License for at least 2 years with no more than 2 points or one suspension or one conviction showing on the driver record. No combination of the above is allowed. Also, no speeding tickets or D.U.I.s

•Obtain and submit a driver record from the DMV that must be less than 30 days old

•Able to attend training Monday - Friday 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM

•Be unemployed and have a low income or receive public assistance


BWI welcomes individuals with past criminal convictions to apply.

How to Apply

New Red Hook on the Road classes start every month.

To learn more call 718-237-4846

Interested in a career as a CDL Driver

Red Hook on the Road accepts new students year round.

•Red Hook on the Road is a free 4 week intensive hands-on training program that will help you earn the NYS CDL and find work as a commercial driver.
•We provide behind-the-wheel training to drive Class B/BP/BPS commercial vehicles.
•Job placement assistance is available for 2+ years after graduation so you can advance into better positions with higher pay.
To be eligible you must meet all of the following criteria:

•Live in New York City & be legally eligible to work in the U.S.
•21 years or older
•Have a clean, valid NY State Driver’s License for at least 2 years with no more than 2 points or one suspension or one conviction showing on the driver record. No combination of the above is allowed. Also, no speeding tickets or D.U.I.s
•Obtain and submit a driver record from the DMV that must be less than 30 days old
•Able to attend training Monday - Friday 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
•Be unemployed and have a low income or receive public assistance
BWI welcomes individuals with past criminal convictions to apply.

How to Apply

New Red Hook on the Road classes start every month. To learn more call 718-237-4846

HAPPY HOLIDAYS

ON BEHALF OF THE RED HOOK ON THE ROAD STAFF AS WELL AS BROOKLYN WORKFORCE INNOVATIONS AS A WHOLE WE WOULD LIKE TO WISH AND HOPE THAT EVERYONE HAD A SAFE AND ENJOYABLE HOLIDAY SEASON.

Red Hook on the Road is looking forward to another productive year in 2012 serving our demographic (low income/unemploed individuals residing in New York City) to our greatest capacity. We are proud of the accomplishments of 2011, and look to taking all phases of our program to the next level, and surpassing our number of satisfied applicants.

We would like to ask for continued support from all who have been a part of RED HOOK ON THE ROAD's success in whatever capacity that have been, for the coming year and beyond. We are open Monday- Friday 9AM-4PM for business as usual, and eager to help all those who are interested. For further information, questions, comments, or concerns feel free to contact us.

Telephone: 718-237-4846
Email: redhookontheroad@gmail.com


RED HOOK ON THE ROAD
151 FIFTH AVENUE
Brooklyn, NY 11217
Thank you and Best Wishes

ORIENTATION JANUARY 4th 2011

Good Afternoon

First and Foremost, we at Red Hook on the Road would like to wish you a happy new year. Hope that you and your loved ones enjoyed it in a safe and healthy manner. Red Hook on the Road is eager for the coming calendar year, and will continue to do its best to service the unemployed/ low-income population of New York City; those whom are eager to obtain their Class B CDL License.

We are writing to you today to inquire if you are still interested in our program, and the services we provide. If so we would like to invite you to ORIENTATION tomorrow Wednesday January 4th 2012 at our office. WE ask that all those who are attending ORIENTATION to please arrive at our office at 12:30PM. Persons arriving after 1245PM will not be allowed to attend.

IF you have already brought an updated drivers abstract to our office and filled out the intake and plan to attend ORIENTATION please contact us via email at your earliest convenience and simply say "confirmed"

Thank you for your time and once again HAPPY NEW YEARS and


"Wishing you the best, and positive success in 2012"