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I got a job in trucking operations. What long term career options do I have?

Discussion in 'Motor Carrier Questions - The Inside Scoop' started by Cardinalsfan, Oct 4, 2011.

  1. Oct 4, 2011 #1
    Cardinalsfan

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    I live in Indiana. Went to college, got a degree, finished in December. I got hired by a trucking company to work in operations for them in June. Been there for a few months now.

    Really happy with my job, I enjoy what I do, and I am compensated fairly. Only problem is that I am working overnights, and my wife is pregnant. At my particular location, Most people are working overnights.

    Doesn't have to be 9-5, I just don't want to start my work day between the hours of 5 PM to 4 AM. I am open to relocating or switching companies (once I get a bit more experienced).

    Any suggestions to look at? I like the job, but I don't want to kill my family life for it...

    Thanks
     
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  3. Oct 4, 2011 #2
    heyns57

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    Trucking companies have many departments, as you know. Management trainees with college degrees are moved from one department to another before getting a more permanent assignment. Whereas cross-dock and dispatching are mostly night work, safety and compliance, sales, claims, accounting, etc. are mostly day work.
     
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    STexan

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    Any trucking operation worth their salt could find an office position for you with "normal" hours. If you've asked and they won't/can't accommodate you then you probably wouldn't want to work there long term anyway if you have anything of value to offer. Hopefully you're not stuck due to insurance needs?
     
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    Cardinalsfan

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    I have not asked yet. I am still relatively new and nothing needs to be done immediately.

    I suppose I will give it a couple months and then see what they have to say. Thanks a lot everyone.
     
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