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How do I get started on long distance driving?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by fallen_rock2, Aug 28, 2010.

  1. Aug 28, 2010 #1
    fallen_rock2

    fallen_rock2 Bobtail Member

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    I went to school and got my class 1 a few months ago. The only job I have been able to find is driving a body job for a crappy construction company that pays around $9 an hour and requires ALOT of labor (20% driving 80% labor). How can I get on with a company that pays a bit better and dosen't require as much heavy lifting?
     
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  3. Aug 29, 2010 #2
    rl1

    rl1 Light Load Member

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  4. Aug 29, 2010 #3
    rl1

    rl1 Light Load Member

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    are you willing to be gone from home (6 - 8 weeks?
     
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  5. Aug 29, 2010 #4
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    rl1 Light Load Member

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    ..........
     
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  7. Aug 29, 2010 #5
    fallen_rock2

    fallen_rock2 Bobtail Member

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    I'm single right now with no kids so that actually sounds pretty good to me.
     
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  8. Aug 29, 2010 #6
    Gitty

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    Call New Century see if the hire students I know they run Canada and US you might get lucky
     
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  9. Aug 30, 2010 #7
    rl1

    rl1 Light Load Member

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    Many companies out there that are hiring, just be prepaired to be gone (weeks at a time) for a while...try to stay with whom-ever you choose for a couple of years and learn the business; you will have it made...pretty simple really, just have to make sacrifices in the beginning...

    Good luck...
     
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