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newbee here!!!!

Discussion in 'The Welcome Wagon' started by raulfpr, May 15, 2010.

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  1. May 15, 2010 #1
    raulfpr

    raulfpr Bobtail Member

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    Hello everyone!!!!
    Im new the business. I just got my license thru the collin county dmv here in dallas. and will do my road test this week.
    I dont want to go to school to get a job in this business but as i have come to know most companies ask you to go to school first. I dont think that i have to spend $3,000 to $6,000 in school right now that i dont have that kind of money.
    What i can do??
    Please let me know.
    I have little verified experience around big rigs but I have been around them all my life. My dad use to work on a grave yard in Puerto Rico and I got all my experience there while I was young.

    what are my options if any?????

    thanks

    Raul.
     
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  3. May 15, 2010 #2
    Baack

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    Hi, raulfpr, Welcome to our Truckers Forum! We hope you enjoy your stay and please read our RULES. We hope to help you and get to know you soon! Thanks, raulfpr!

    raulfpr, do you have a question about how to do something? Try our FAQ section or you can Private Message any Trucker Forum Staff Member (50 posts not required to PM a Moderator) to ask a question! Also, you can read through our Truckers Forum Information Center!
     
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    The Challenger

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  5. May 15, 2010 #4
    kickin chicken

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    Hello and Welcome:)

    Have you checked with your local Employment Security Commission (ESC) offices, Career Source or Workforce centers?
    If you are unemployed, under employed or are a displaced worker, you could qualify for funding to help you with a training program.

    Best of Luck!!!!
     
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  7. May 17, 2010 #5
    raulfpr

    raulfpr Bobtail Member

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    Hello KC.

    Thanks so much for your help. i will check in to that.
    but i already got my license im just out of luck getting employed because my experience.

    thanks.
     
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    kickin chicken

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  9. May 17, 2010 #7
    TREE

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    I hope all ends well for you ,and welcome to the site!
     
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  10. May 19, 2010 #8
    simplyred1962

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    Hello, and welcome, Raul!!

    Unfortunately, in these days of recession, more drivers, and less freight, it seems that it is now more important than ever to have at LEAST a minimum of CDL schooling and experience.

    You, at least, seem to be one step ahead by already having your Class A CDL.

    Check out the links that others here have provided, and good luck on your job search!!

    Judi Kay
     
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  11. May 19, 2010 #9
    Swaps

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    I dont know what the Ag Industry is like in your part of the country, but you could try driving for an elevator or a harvesting company. Or get with a construction company and drive an End Dump, Belly Dump or a Sidumper.
     
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  12. May 19, 2010 #10
    Fyr

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    Hello and welcome:)
     
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