There are just too many unknowns for me to go ahead for the time being. I've been thinking about trucking for a while, but didn't do a lot of research on the job market ahead of time. Right now, I don't see any good opportunities around here for a new grad.
I don't know whether things will pick up in the spring, what kind of jobs may be available, and what experience will be required to get them. The overall economic picture is still grim too, with foreclosures picking up again, housing prices dropping and "stimulus" money running out. I've heard a lot of advice here that trucking is tough during the best of times, and that right now isn't a real good time for a newbie to start out.
I'm lucky as far as having some time to see how things develop. I'm going to keep an eye on the job market for a while, and if things look better in spring or summer, I can get into school (local CC) pretty quickly. I think they run courses fall and spring semesters, and once during the summer.
The one big wild card is shale gas development; we're sitting on a big basin, and there's been some exploratory work done, but they haven't started production yet. If gas drilling starts, I expect there'll be some trucking jobs, or I may go find a job standing on a shovel somewhere.
Thanks again for all the good postings; I believe the things I've learned here have prevented me from jumping in and making some big mistakes.
I'll be lurking, not posting much if at all, as I don't have any tales to tell. If something shakes loose, I'll post it up.
Bailing on CDL for now!
Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Zuma, Dec 28, 2010.
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Good luck dude!
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Good luck out there. If you change your mind, then keep in mind that most good companies require a couple of years or more experience to get your foot in the door.
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As far as the economy goes, there are probably more jobs in trucking than a lot of other professions. But it sounds like you are making a wise decision to wait before jumping into something new, especially, something that will cause such a drastic change in your lifestyle as trucking would.
If you have the luxury to wait around and see how things play out, more power to ya. I just hope that it is not on my dime, i.e., Unemployment checks.
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Well,if you change your mind,you probably know where NOT to go.,folks on here will try to help you on the BEST way to get started..Later
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During the best of times, trucking is the most fun you'll ever have with your clothes on... as for the worst of times, the worst day of trucking is still better than the best day in an office or a factory. This economic crisis will pass, or the entire country will collapse into anarchy and ruin... whether one is driving a truck or doing that monkey-suited corporate bootlicker thing. No matter what happens, nobody can ever take away all the good memories... the freedom of the open road may very well be one of the last and greatest freedoms to be experienced in this country. Those committed to trucking and the trucking lifestyle will shake off all doubts and negativity, adapt to changing circumstances, and carry on with this grand adventure until the whole country goes up in flames... "TILL DEATH DO US PART."
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