I've met attorneys, doctors, accountants, pilots, operation managers, etc that have become drivers. They get sick of the company politics or simply need a change at some point in their life.
Entering industry soon - looking for direction/advice
Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by kds_5280, Jun 25, 2021.
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Solo Soul I saw your thread about getting into truck driving. Had some great responses. Sounds like we're in the same place - late 20s and looking for a change.Solo Soul Thanks this. -
That's what I hear from a lot of veterans of the industry though...just go get your feet wet, get the experience, and learn the necessary skills. If you excel in that you can go wherever you want. I'm preparing to make that commitment for the first couple years. Just trying to be careful about what I choose - got other things going on in life too (new home with work to be done on it and a couple trustworthy tenants living with me. They'll take good care of the house while I'm gone but I don't want to burden them by being gone for 3 weeks plus).Solo Soul and bryan21384 Thank this. -
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How did you like it once you got into it? Did it pay a lot more and was it worth it? -
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Guys thank you for the overwhelming response. Went to bed thinking I'd get a couple responses throughout today but woke up to a 3 page thread!
Chinatown, thank you for the company references.
If any of you are in Colorado, have you heard of Aggregate Industries? It's 10 minutes from my house. It looks like they contracted with an o/o (PNST?) to do their end dump work. I see the end dumps parked there every night and driving on Hwy 83 every day. Thought that would be a great place to look into. The trucks are all newer flat top sleeper Peterbilt 389s - judging by that it seems like they probably wouldn't hire a rookie but I suppose it can't hurt to reach out. -
I know a retired USMC Colonel that landed a good job as CFO with some nationwide company. Hated it, so went to cdl school and hit the road as an OTR driver. He said that's the most satisfying job he's ever had and just loved running the roads.
University degree is nice to have, but sometimes not fulfilling.
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