Trouble Finding Employment

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by BIGdiesel2019, May 23, 2025.

  1. rluky13

    rluky13 Bobtail Member

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    I did not think it would be that difficult to find a trucking job with all the "shortage" of drivers. That makes me worry some as I have some employment gaps and the last time I drove truck was 2012 and I am soon getting back into OTR again.
     
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  3. BIGdiesel2019

    BIGdiesel2019 Bobtail Member

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    1. 98391
    2. 2023 for a few months
    3. I've pulled wet and dry freight in dry vans and reefer units.
    4. I don't have any endorsements, plain class A license. Should I get more endorsements?
    5. I've applied to local, regional, even OTR, with a variety of carriers.
    6. I would prefer not to relocate, but I wouldn't necessarily say no to OTR.
     
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  4. Chinatown

    Chinatown Road Train Member

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    16.9 miles from Tacoma. That's a pretty good location.
    38.4 miles from Seattle. Still an excellent location.
     
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  5. Chinatown

    Chinatown Road Train Member

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    Pretty sure Western Express will hire you for OTR.
    As for local/regional, we'll help you check around for those.
     
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  6. BIGdiesel2019

    BIGdiesel2019 Bobtail Member

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    I think that's unfortunate that Western Express would hire me, because I've heard bad things about that company. Other drivers have said that the pay is the lowest in all the industry, you might make 300 dollars in a week. Does anyone have more to say about Western Express?
     
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  7. Chinatown

    Chinatown Road Train Member

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  8. Chinatown

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    @bryan21384 used to work there.
     
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  9. Chinatown

    Chinatown Road Train Member

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    Are you making decent money now, outside of trucking?
     
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