What can I do to get myself better prepared?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Phennick, Feb 28, 2019.

  1. Phennick

    Phennick Bobtail Member

    8
    13
    Feb 28, 2019
    Ft Eustis, VA
    0
    Lol, I actually live in an RV already. I just like to be doing something productive. The good thing is I won’t have to stress as much about money while I work.
     
    Brettj3876, Lepton1 and x1Heavy Thank this.
  2. Truckers Report Jobs

    Trucking Jobs in 30 seconds

    Every month 400 people find a job with the help of TruckersReport.

  3. Phennick

    Phennick Bobtail Member

    8
    13
    Feb 28, 2019
    Ft Eustis, VA
    0
    TMC has an ESOP program where if the company does well for the year they kick you a bonus. They put it in your 401k if I understand my brother-in-law correctly. You have to be with the company as a company driver for 5 years to get the full amount.
    Also I really want to just pay cash for the truck and save on intrest. Plus at least when purchasing a new 4 wheel vehicle most dealerships will be a little more willing to cut you a deal or haggle with you if you have cash in hand. Hope that applies with trucks as well.
     
  4. x1Heavy

    x1Heavy Road Train Member

    34,017
    42,137
    Mar 5, 2016
    White County, Arkansas
    0
    And 6 months or more of operating capital. You will find that payments for delivered loads take a while.
     
    Lepton1 Thanks this.
  5. Brettj3876

    Brettj3876 Road Train Member

    11,257
    54,058
    Nov 18, 2014
    Land of local
    0
    Thank you for your service. Good luck in your next venture
     
  6. cleanbyrd

    cleanbyrd Bobtail Member

    14
    9
    Feb 24, 2019
    0
    Planning five years ahead you will do well no matter what you ultimately decide! Thanks for serving and keeping our country protected!
     
  7. Ridgeline

    Ridgeline Road Train Member

    22,418
    116,682
    Dec 18, 2011
    Michigan
    0
    Field Rep for Boeing?

    If you get that, forget trucking. You can sleep at night, not risk your life on the road (this is the most dangerous job around) and you get perks with Boeing.
     
  8. Phennick

    Phennick Bobtail Member

    8
    13
    Feb 28, 2019
    Ft Eustis, VA
    0
    Getting a field rep position is very hard to do as there are only 12 positions available around the world that I personally know of.
     
  9. Espressolane

    Espressolane Road Train Member

    17,563
    107,655
    Nov 21, 2009
    Just south of the north 40
    0
    Upon exiting the USAF, was offered two positions.
    One with general dynamics the other was McDonnell Douglas. The problem with both was, a young single buck having to spend 5 years in an overseas assignment in a place not well suited for a young single buck.

    One of the few things that in hind sight, should have done. So if you think you have any kind of shot at the Boeing job, take it. Don’t know til you try.

    As to TMC, good starter company. Will provide good general flatbed securement training. For running your own truck, you can find better options.
     
  • Truckers Report Jobs

    Trucking Jobs in 30 seconds

    Every month 400 people find a job with the help of TruckersReport.