how to become a carhauler

Discussion in 'Car Hauler and Auto Carrier Trucking Forum' started by Ryvv, Apr 4, 2015.

  1. Ryvv

    Ryvv Bobtail Member

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    Hi, I was wondering how do you get into the carhauler world? I live i Houston and would like to find someone to train me and I dont mind starting at the bottom doing the dirty work. I just wanna get my foot in the door. I have done a couple runs as a lassenger and I really enjoyed doing the work. Help a newbie out
     
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  3. GenericUserName

    GenericUserName Road Train Member

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    If you are in the hiring area united road only wants 6 months experience.
     
  4. Ryvv

    Ryvv Bobtail Member

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    Silly question 6 months experience of what. I used to live right next to hansen and usal amd C.A.R transport.
     
  5. Dogals right foot

    Dogals right foot Road Train Member

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    6 months driving experience.
    Get 1 year in and you can write your own ticket..as long as you stay safe and do your job.

    That's how it works.
     
  6. Pullin2

    Pullin2 Crusty Canuck

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    If you have done your time as a lassenger, then you should be able to apply just about anywhere no problem. I'M not even lassenger qualified, and I'm an old goat !!














    ............ and in case you hadn't figured it out, I'm one of the class clowns that sit's in the back ............
     
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  7. jamesgar2747

    jamesgar2747 Bobtail Member

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    I have 2 yrs hzmat tanker otr and clean criminal drugs and MDR. I am 67 and in good shape, is this a job for the young? What companies are training to hire? I live in Atlanta, GA Thank you for your help.
     
  8. Rocky the Flying Squirrel

    Rocky the Flying Squirrel Bobtail Member

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    Centurion has a good program out of Jacksonville FL
     
  9. realsimple

    realsimple Bobtail Member

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    If you live in the south your best option would be united road
     
  10. brian991219

    brian991219 Road Train Member

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    Ryvv, you will find it very hard to get hired by a car haul company as a student, most want at least 6 to 12 month experience driving a regular tractor trailer before they will even look at training you for car haul. You may be able to find a smaller car haul fleet, 2 or 3 trucks that hauls lease returns or auction cars, but that may even be tough. I am not sure, I think United Road and PMTG have student programs, if you come from the right school. PMTG is northeast/midwest based so Houston may not work, United Road is nationwide so you may have some luck with them.
     
  11. Ryvv

    Ryvv Bobtail Member

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    Thanks for all the help:) i really appreciate all the input!
     
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