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Advice for wannabe trucker?

Discussion in 'Questions To Truckers From The General Public' started by csw1218, Jul 11, 2011.

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  1. Jul 28, 2011 #11
    TruckerGsch

    TruckerGsch Medium Load Member

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    Run forest run.
     
    TruckerGsch, Jul 28, 2011
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  3. Jul 29, 2011 #12
    PXI Incorporated

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    To CSW and Jgeck,

    I would like to offer both of you my two cents... I agree on here with the posts about trying to find and pay for your CDL training on your own... You do NOT want to owe any company out here anything.
    You have good and bad companies but even the good ones become bad ones when things don't go the way you want them to so be careful about the fact that you must understand the industry before you can make judgment on any of it.
    CSW, I obtained my CDL in 98 when I was only 20. I ran for a small outfit that was considered by myself to be "sh%tty" but nonetheless I gained a wealth of knowledge about the industry, driving, and what it was going to be like living out of a tractor. I did this all while staying inside of my home state until I reached 21.
    The more experience you can show while keeping your records clean can ONLY benefit you in this industry...
    I have to run but will be on here later to continue....sorry something JUST came up...
     
    PXI Incorporated, Jul 29, 2011
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  4. Aug 1, 2011 #13
    csw1218

    csw1218 Bobtail Member

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    no im not going army
     
    csw1218, Aug 1, 2011
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  5. Aug 1, 2011 #14
    csw1218

    csw1218 Bobtail Member

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    see thats what im talking about, working for a trucking company inside of the state i can work for perdue or mount aire, like you said i see alot and i do mean alot of mount aire trucks on the road i live on i could talk to one of them next time i see them at the store or something then after that go OTR
     
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  7. Aug 2, 2011 #15
    GasHauler

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    Very good post. No matter what company any one goes to you'll want to use them just as much or more than they use you. The schooling never stops.
     
    GasHauler, Aug 2, 2011
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  8. Aug 3, 2011 #16
    csw1218

    csw1218 Bobtail Member

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    yea id like to get my cdl, and work for a company in state the question is what company will accept me with me experience behind the wheel of a truck other then the driving school?
     
    csw1218, Aug 3, 2011
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  9. Aug 4, 2011 #17
    Diligent

    Diligent Bobtail Member

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    The BEST advice that anyone should give is; STAY IN SCHOOL! :biggrin_25513:
     
    Diligent, Aug 4, 2011
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  10. Aug 4, 2011 #18
    CarlLegend

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    No that's not true!
     
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  11. Aug 5, 2011 #19
    Diligent

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    I would be more than pleased to debate any part of it with you! While there are exceptions to every rule, the majority rule, and for the majority, the industry sucks; One screwing after another from these trucking companies.

    34 years ago, I started in the industry making 28 cents a mile, what is it up to now 32 cents? Statistics show that the "average" driver sits around with their clock ticking away for approx 40 hours a week, not making a dime. And a NO better picture for owner operators!

    While the turnover rate amongst drivers has slowed at bit during this last recession, I have seen it as high as 125%; and there is a reason behind 125% driver turnover rate; why don't you tell this 17 year old what that reason is!

    Let’s debate it my friend, I'm ready for you!


    Stay in school young person, stay in school!
     
    Diligent, Aug 5, 2011
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  12. Aug 5, 2011 #20
    johnnybigrigger

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    and after all that......it has to be in your blood......it is a lifestyle not a job...:biggrin_2555:
     
    johnnybigrigger, Aug 5, 2011
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