If you think CDL driving might be for you, you’re in luck because we are hiring!
Visit www.pucc.org to apply online or contact Tracy Weaver at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or (615)325-3374.
Read on to hear about PUCC driver Christopher Reece's experience working for Portland Utilities.

 

        

“Want help finding CDL truck drivers? Look to your community colleges, unemployment offices and job centers as a way to find good CDL drivers”, says Christopher Reece, photo above. 

 

Christopher Reece has worked as a professional truck driver for PUCC since September 2, 2020.  The Portland Pipeline spoke with Christopher to discuss ways of bringing more CDL drivers into the construction industry. Here’s a look into that interview: 

PPL: How long have you had your CDL license?
CR: About 20 years.

PPL: What prompted you to get your CDL license?
CR: I started my career driving for the post office. When I was looking for a job afterward, the lady at the unemployment office recommended I attend Houston Community College to get my CDL.

PPL: What appealed to you about being a professional driver?
CR: I worked for Coach USA out of Houston, TX driving a bus. I started out with a Class B but then I advanced to a Class A.

PPL: What can PUCC do to get more CDL drivers?
CR: A good start is checking with the unemployment offices and Job Centers.  

PPL: Do you believe continued training is important for PUCC’s current roster of drivers?
CR: I would like to get together with my fellow drivers for safe driving and DOT regulation training. For me the best training is hands-on-training. 

PPL: What are your short term goals?
CR: Continue driving safely and accident free for the company.  

PPL: What do you like about working for PUCC?
CR: I love PUCC and the atmosphere.  Everyone is nice.  Plus I live close to the Houston office so there is no traffic coming in or out.

PPL: Where are you from and what are your favorite things to do in your spare time?
CR:  I was born and raised on the southeast side of Houston known as the Sunnyside area.  In my spare time I play basketball, football, shoot pool and even roller skate.  I’m getting older and I like to keep moving.

Again, if you have been intrigued by Christopher’s story and think CDL driving might be for you, please visit www.pucc.org to apply online or contact Tracy Weaver at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or (615)325-3374.