APPLICATION INSTRUCTION **** UPDATE: September 2023 **** We are unfortunately out of funding until further notice ***
Before you proceed to the form, make sure you READ CAREFULLY the below information.
- Please note that we are unable to provide assistance if the issue occurred while intoxicated, or under the influence of illegal drugs.
- We cannot help a misclassified driver seek employment to another 1099 misclassified driver job.
- We are not able to help with breakdown repairs.
Kindly check and consider the below questions:
- Are you eligible to apply?
- Do you have a valid Class A CDL?
- Are you an over-the-road/regional semi-truck driver (not local)?
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Do you have a medical problem? (If this issue is related to a medical issue that first occurred within the last year you should apply for assistance with St. Christopher’s Fund – Truckers Relief Fund)
T.E.A.R. APPLICATION PROCESS FAQs
Truckers Emergency Assistance Responders – T.E.A.R. is managed by working truck drivers. Our primary concern is helping stranded truck drivers get home safely with their belongings after carrier abandonment and becoming re-employed elsewhere if they wish to continue working in the same industry. Here are some answers to frequently asked questions on our application process:
WHAT HAPPENS AFTER I SUBMIT MY APPLICATION?
If you are completing your application online, it will be sent to us automatically where we will review it with our leadership team and make contact with you.
If you are having difficulty with the online application, you can print it and scan it or use the Adobe Fill and Sign App to complete it and send it as an attachment email cdltear@gmail.com
HOW DOES THE PROCESS WORK?
After receiving completed application, we will require a verification interview call for additional information. Next, a client case worker will verify the information you have provided and ask for you to sign a document that your answers are true and correct.
1. A summary of your issue will be presented to our Review Committee by the client case worker for discussion on solutions and resources available.
2. After a decision has been made, you will receive a call or email.
3. If you are approved for financial assistance, Payments will be sent to companies directly when possible
*Please note that, due to the high volume of drivers needing assistance, we can only offer short-term help with a small portion of bills.
HOW LONG DOES THE PROCESS TAKE?
It can take a few days to process the application.
Delays are due to
-A lack of response from the applicant concerning questions
-Incomplete applications
ARE THERE OTHER RESOURCES YOU CAN PROVIDE?
Yes. We provide lawyer referrals, employee rights education and re-hire assistance with mentoring if you have less than 1 year in the industry.
DOES T.E.A.R. HELP WITH MAJOR EQUIPMENT BREAKDOWNS?
Unfortunately No, we are not able to help with breakdown repairs.
APPLICATION FORM
**** UPDATE: September 2023 **** We are unfortunately out of funding until further notice ***
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