Finally made it guys.

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by audioace, Oct 9, 2020.

  1. audioace

    audioace Bobtail Member

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    After years of struggling in other jobs and really being stubborn about getting my CDL, I finally broke down and tested this week and passed. No endorsements, and I know that’ll be money in the bank once I obtain those.

    Anyways, I got a job offer as a UPS driver. However, I have to start as a preloader and they will find me to go to their training. Then I’ll be permanent driver. The problem is I spent all this time and hardship, quite frankly money, to get my CDL only to be a UPS package delivery driver. Would you suggest I throw it out and just get with a local company that need OTR drivers or stick it out and try for one of UPS’s driving positions? (I am aware of the fact they will look for experience for those so if I did stick it out how would I be able to get tractor trailer experience?)

    I know it’s long winded!

    Also, if anyone knows of any oil rigs taking newly licensed drivers, please let a brother know haha.
     
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  3. Puppage

    Puppage Road Train Member

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    Congratulations
     
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  4. audioace

    audioace Bobtail Member

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    Thanks bro!
     
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  6. Chinatown

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    If you have the patience, stick it out with UPS. You'll have a big fat retirement check some day and good benefits.
    My nephews son did it that way and making great money now that he's driving. Don't know how long it took him after being a loader in the warehouse.
     
  7. Hazmat Cat

    Hazmat Cat Medium Load Member

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    Good job dude! Now you get to shower at truck stops.
     
  8. audioace

    audioace Bobtail Member

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    My dream!
     
  9. audioace

    audioace Bobtail Member

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    Yeah, a lot of people have said it’s a great opportunity. They make good money once you actually make it to driver. But it’s making it to the driver position! Thank you!
     
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  10. Chinatown

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    Lots of decent opportunities around the Birmingham area.
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    Don't know about the oil rigs, but can give you a dozen or more names of companies hiring new cdl grads in your area for local/regional/OTR.
     
  11. Chinatown

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    You really should get all the endorsements and a TWIC card.
    Here's a railroad job, but you need the endorsements:
    Local Class A CDL Hazmat Driver – Locomotive Fueling -HOME DAILY
    Velocity Rail Solutions, Inc. is an A. Stucki Company, with a history dating back to 1911. Velocity has long term fixed contracts with Class I Railroads to fuel and/or service locomotives using specialized equipment. We have dedicated trucks that operate 24/7 365 days a year. We work in all types of weather and our work is not seasonal. Pay you can count on!!!!!!!
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