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Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Splenda, Nov 26, 2008.

  1. Nov 26, 2008 #1
    Splenda

    Splenda Bobtail Member

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    I am a complete newbie to this career, and I wonder if you have any say in whether you can ask for cross-country driving routes when you first start out. I'd love to be able to drive all over the country. Particularly northern CA, OR, and Nevada. How can someone obtain a position driving in that specific region? Is that even possible? Would the best way be to go to a training school in that region that helps you find a job afterwards?
     
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  3. Nov 26, 2008 #2
    Lost Dutchman

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    Swift has comfort zones for that area,check out the web site,good luck.IM OUT Lost Dutchman
     
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  4. Nov 26, 2008 #3
    Splenda

    Splenda Bobtail Member

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    Swift, eh? Time to do some research.
    Thanks, LD!
     
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  5. Nov 26, 2008 #4
    CommDriver

    CommDriver Road Train Member

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    If you're not tied down in NJ, the best way to work in CA and OR would be to open a mailbox somewhere in that area and say it's your home address. Of course, then, you wouldn't get back to NJ very much.
     
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  7. Nov 26, 2008 #5
    GasHauler

    GasHauler Master FMCSA Interpreter

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    It's nice to drive where you want to but choose the company that fits you the best.
     
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  8. Nov 26, 2008 #6
    Lurchgs

    Lurchgs Road Train Member

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    absolutely what GasHauler said - pick the company first - THEN worry about where you'll be driving. The truck goes all over, but the company is always with you.
     
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