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Just turned 21 dead end job and thinking about trucking.

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Alzrn, Apr 22, 2021.

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  1. Apr 22, 2021 #11
    Alzrn

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    Yeah I was thinking about military then I was also thinking I'm 6'4 300 so I'd need to lose a quick 70lbs or so. Which I need to anyway and it's not impossible within a year. Trucking just seems like something is genuinely like
     
    Alzrn, Apr 22, 2021
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  3. Apr 22, 2021 #12
    Numb

    Numb Crusty Curmudgeon

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    "GO NAVY" !

    retire in your mid 40's and then drive truck.
     
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  4. Apr 22, 2021 #13
    Dave_in_AZ

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    Believe me. They'll trim you down. Plus you get to lob grenades at people. Use high explosives.
     
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  5. Apr 22, 2021 #14
    Frank Speak

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    The Steelers could use some help on the O line. Put on about 70lbs and you might have a shot!
     
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  7. Apr 22, 2021 #15
    jamespmack

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    YRC has a small terminal in Erie Pa. Walk in with resume. Ask about a dock position. They will pay you to train to drive. But you will work the dock and drive tow motor to start.

    It will suck for awhile. Just part of getting started. Do as your told. Get trained, then choose to stay or leave. Some guys love it. Some do not.

    100% better than any of these OTR meg fleet #### companies.
     
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  8. Apr 22, 2021 #16
    Alzrn

    Alzrn Bobtail Member

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    Ok yeah I'm like 30 minutes from downtown erie I'll check it out when I have the time
     
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  9. Apr 22, 2021 #17
    jamespmack

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    Do your research. Its not for everyone. But its union teamsters. You will start at bottom and work for a low wage. But it can be a start for some. Full time, full wage is a comfortable wage for alot of people. The reason I say walk in, is there is still alot of decisions made in "house" terminal. You possibly will be way ahead of online applicants. Maybe not. But its what I would do.
     
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  10. Apr 22, 2021 #18
    Chinatown

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    Here's information on YRC: ----> Yellow CDL Driving Academy
     
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  11. Apr 22, 2021 #19
    Chinatown

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    This one has cdl school in Burns Harbor, Indiana
    @Jenn72 can give you information on that school.
    KLLM has 3 schools, Mississippi, Texas, Burns Harbor, Indiana
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    Home - KLLM Transport Services
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    KLLM Transport Services Rolling Out One of the Largest Driver Pay Increases in Company History .
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  12. Apr 22, 2021 #20
    jamespmack

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    Why would I need that? I'm to old and stupid to change.
     
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