what type of job did you do before entering the transport industry

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  1. Jokingypsy

    Jokingypsy Medium Load Member

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    Worked for car dealers, than Harley dealers. Started towing cars till I decided to get CDL.

    Adam
     
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  3. meslippery

    meslippery Bobtail Member

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    Wow are you a truck driver now? How do you like the pay cut?
     
  4. Traumakid

    Traumakid Bobtail Member

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    Yes ... the pay cut was steep but the life style is awesome. I'm actually just breaking in so yes the pay cut is there for sure. I'm not complaining !!!
     
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  5. skellr

    skellr Road Train Member

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    Heavy equipment operator. I started at the bottom at a crusher plant and worked my way up to crusher operator then, went to a utility operator at a landfill. Fairly easy for an equipment operator, never had to make a specific grade, just did everything by eyeball. I wanted to get into excavating foundations as there was demand for equipment operators with a CDL that could transport the excavator from one site to another, residential. I decided to go the OTR CDL mill route and to be honest, it isn't all that bad in relation to the amount of work required and I'm glad I get to roam around so much. Money is decent but money isn't everything to me.
     
  6. belowspeedlimit

    belowspeedlimit Medium Load Member

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    Be careful.. When they raid a whorehouse they take the piano player too.
     
  7. 281ric

    281ric Road Train Member

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    plenty of drivers that find their "groove" or nitche make a pretty nice living.

    I dispatched for about 18 yrs. but had my cdl in my pocket. Drove a HD Wrecker for about 2 yrs before relocating and driving open deck freight in TX
     
  8. DrFlush

    DrFlush Road Train Member

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    Plumber for 30 years, self employed last 16. Now instead of chasing my money I chase the wind. Pay isn't as good but I am much happier and work a lot less.
     
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  9. 281ric

    281ric Road Train Member

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    LOL hence the name.
     
  10. Boy Howdey

    Boy Howdey Medium Load Member

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    President of the United States
     
  11. Traumakid

    Traumakid Bobtail Member

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    My sympathy goes out to you ... Can understand the career switch!!!
     
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