Starting out for rookies

**Lady_T** · 06.02.2012

I'm assuming when you worked overseas, it was not driving? And I do have to agree with you, it is getting harder for people to get jobs without going to some type of school. I have guys that are trying to go back to work after being off the road for several years, mostly because they found themselves to be a single parent and needed to be home with their kids. I ask these companies all the time, what ever happened to the old saying "it's like riding a bicycle, you never forget" and they just simply respond, it's not us, it's the insurance companies. And some of that may be true, but how can they assume these guys can't drive anymore? Also, if a driver has 10 plus years under his belt, why would he need to ride with a trainer. This is another problem I am coming across. You can get the percentage raised for this horrible economy if your not going to give these people another chance at what they set out to do to make a living. I totally understand. But, I'm not giving up my job trying to find these guys jobs. I will keep plugging every day until I find a company that will work and take these guys on with no obligations. Which is another thing, some companies that offer their own school, they want them to sign a one year agreement and your stuck to that agreement regardless of how crappy the company treats you, because if you leave before the year is up, your back to square one, because no one will hire you because you left a company under "contract". So new students or old drivers, both are getting the bad end of the stick.

**windsmith** · 06.03.2012

Originally Posted by Lady_T

they just simply respond, it's not us, it's the insurance companies.

That's not true at all.

Insurance companies do not refuse to cover new drivers, they simply increase the premium rates. So the trucking companies are unwilling to pay the higher rates.

So they lie to you. It IS them.

**nicholas_jordan** · 06.03.2012

{ concerning as posted by worldtrvlr }

this is what it is all about ~ $ for "school" run by sales-assocites V something like Luhn Lease Service ~ annual revenue $110,000 - interestingly Bj Services went to Baker-Hughes when I clicked on it so "what gives" is not always what we see on the internet

Working for "big company" = uniforms ( that you have to wear ) and potentially "inane" "safety regulations that for the smaller companies depend on one knowing what one is doing and so in a very accomplished skillset ~ though we should usually skip the "renegade" type it is of interest to give the smaller operations a place on one's search ....

**JsTrucking** · 06.07.2012

Building materials(shingles) with a 36 foot trailer still give you experience to all those other carriers?? I believe it's still a combination vehicle but I know the 36 foot isnt the typical 53 or 48 trailer

**darkmelin** · 06.08.2012

this info was helpful thanks

**American-Trucker** · 06.08.2012

Originally Posted by JsTrucking

Building materials(shingles) with a 36 foot trailer still give you experience to all those other carriers?? I believe it's still a combination vehicle but I know the 36 foot isnt the typical 53 or 48 trailer

not with the big companies. Possibly with a small carrier.

American Trucker

**BluBeaSSt** · 06.16.2012

I went Intermodal, buddy of my dad's got me this job I have now. It's not the GREATEST in pay (.36 a mile) but I'l home 70% every night and when I do have to go out since they have me in a day cab they put me in a Hotel. After reading some of these I'd say I got lucky lol

**largecar2399** · 07.20.2012

your prolly not gonna find a car hualer deal that'll train you to drive. hell most want a good amount of exp to start so look out for a company that'll train for road then keep record good and you'll be in for the car hualin

**joemar** · 07.21.2012

wow, this is a great website for a rookie like me. thank you all. I just got my Class A license and Hazmat endor. I am applying for jobs right now, still no luck so far but I just need to be positive. I am from Texas. Anyone knows any company that is hiring as a newbie? most companies requires experience but I know there are others who do not, but I have not received from them yet. Thank you.

**nicholas_jordan** · 07.21.2012

Originally Posted by joemar

I am applying for jobs right now, still no luck so far but I just need to be positive. I am from Texas. Anyone knows any company that is hiring as a newbie? most companies requires experience but I know there are others who do not, but I have not received from them yet. Thank you.

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