Paul, when you get used to what you're doing and make some friends, then the competing starts. There were a lot if lazy dirtbags ay basic willing to do the bare minimum to make a check but myself, my old trainer, and 2 other guys competed constantly as to who could do the best job, move the most loads, so on and so forth.
If you give it everything you've got, people will notice because a lot of guys don't put any effort into it.
I'm a stone cold rookie, gonna work the texas oil fields
Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by paulcouto, Sep 7, 2011.
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I'm considering getting into trucking and am presently looking at schools in my area. I saw your post here and am interested to learn more. What made you decide upon Texas over North Dakota? Is there a big pay difference between the two? How does someone fresh out of driving school look into these jobs? Thanks!
FYI, it appears like many newbies here I lost my job thanks to this wonderful economy and haven't found another in about 9 months now so am looking for a career change. I'm trying to get a job where I can make the most money as fast as I can to catch up on bills that have piled up. Being on the road a lot doesn't bother me. -
just my thoughts,
As a new driver you wont be making much money 300 to 400 a week.
Thats before taxes and road expences.
Just living out here can cost upwards of 125.00 a week.
Some people more some less.
Don't know where you live and what your former career was but, I would look into being retrained for some other ocupation. Most unemployment offices have these type of programs and many are free.
Another thing to consider if? you have a family and what it will do to yours being on the road 2 to 3 weeks and sometimes more.
Is this a sacifrice you're willing to make?( unless you get a home on weekends gig) this depends on your area
it will take you at least a year to make any $$ as new driver .
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just scored interview with company in midland on monday. will keep all posted. yeehaw!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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hey guys, just got back from a 14.5 hour day, actually drove yesterday and a good portion of the day today. Ive only been on the job for a week now, so I am still with a trainer of course. Theres a lot to learn, so I figure I wont be driving on my own for another month or so. It can feel overwhelming but each day that goes by, you learn and retain more and more. You just have to be confident that you'll "get it" after a while.
So any way, I got a day off monday and I'll replie to some questions posted. I am litterally to pressed for time to answer them now with any actual thought.
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howdy partners, yall got any wells that need service'n?
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