Career advice requested :)

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by MeatyJeff, Mar 2, 2019.

  1. bryan21384

    bryan21384 Road Train Member

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    I second everything the other drivers said. If you can make it through your first year, the money creeps up fast. On the road, you see your best money staying out 3 weeks to a month at a time
     
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  3. MeatyJeff

    MeatyJeff Bobtail Member

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    Oh sorry about that, I'm from Michigan, right by Detroit. However, if committed to this new career I'd probably base out of Atlanta, as my entire family stays right outside of there now. I'd sell the old fam house here, and take home time there i guess. I can say that'd I probably stay out running for long periods of time, as this is kinda a restart button on life for me. Single, no kids, not a whole lot going on.
     
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  4. Lonesome

    Lonesome Mr. Sarcasm

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    SIGN ME UP! Do you take 3rd party post dated checks?
     
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  5. Chinatown

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    Try FFE (Frozen Food Express) which has a school near Chicago. They also have a terminal in Atlanta, so that would be ideal for you. I'd contact a recruiter and ask if they'll take you.
    FFE does a hair follicle drug test, so no weed for a few months.
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    Prime Inc. does urine test, so no weed for 90 days.
    Prime is good for drivers that want to run the roads and see the country.
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  6. WesternPlains

    WesternPlains Road Train Member

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    Ok... ok... Whoever stole his medication. Give it back. :)
     
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  7. WesternPlains

    WesternPlains Road Train Member

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    No... but he does accept Pilot points. :laughing-guffaw:
     
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  8. Atlaw4u

    Atlaw4u Heavy Load Member

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    Keep us updated if you make the move and good luck with whatever you decide.
     
  9. thelushlarry

    thelushlarry Road Train Member

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    Yes I do. However, there is a 10% factoring fee for post dated checks.
     
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  10. Cattleman84

    Cattleman84 Road Train Member

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    I got one here all ready for you... Posted dated for 3/10/2100. When and where is this Rehab located... Lol
     
  11. thelushlarry

    thelushlarry Road Train Member

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    It is going to be at a secret location. There is a trucker shortage. So, I got to make sure nobody can lure you back out on the road.
     
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