Don't be a job jumping baby.

Newbies, you must get that 1st year without quitting or serious incidents!!

And he is right, no matter what the co., it will be a crappy 1st year to get your foot in the trucking door!

But stick with it, if you feel that trucking is for you (the solitude, long hours driving, seeing the country, etc.).

Good luck...many of us are here to prove that it 'can' be done!! ha ha

 

Great post!! I can't WAIT to be someone's slave!! No, honestly. I know that I have found my niche with this trucking thing. Just about 2 more weeks, and I'll be with my D/T, over the open road, and TRYING not to piss him off too much.

 

GREAT POST JAM! YOU must be thinking tonight!

 

This will probably sound strange coming from a guy who isnt even drivng yet but here goes. YOU WILL ALWAYS HAVE TO PAY YOUR DUES, ONE WAY OR ANOTHER! I don't care what business or trade you go into, someone will have it better than you! If you stay around long enough, someday that someone could be you! Show me any profession, no matter how low, and I can find you someone who has figured out how to make it work for them! I once worked on a house for a guy who used to haul trash. This wasn't an ordinary house, no, 6,000 square feet on 80 acres. With a custom built pond and a 200'x100' finished pole bldg. for his collector cars. Finally price was over $6million. And HE started on the back of a truck, before he bought the co. . It can be done, but like Jam said, not if your always jumping. The grass may BE green on the other side of the fence, but it still has to be mowed!

 

But the recuiter said I wold make $11000.00 in my 1st yr at warensjswshniderbuntift!!! and get 4590 miles/week an be home every nite!!
dont swallow the poison, stick it out!
RUSH said that.
Its true ya gotta pay yer dues!!

 

I spent over three months "cyber truckin" (doing research) to make sure I wanted to do this. And with all the research I did, especially here I realized right off that I would be eating some crow my first year but if I make it, the rewards will be great down the road.

I think with some help and guidance from the man upstairs and the support of family and friends and the right attitude, the first year will go quick.

Thanks for a great post.

 

I totally agree with all you've said. Not having worth in a company for a whole year is as economically frustrating as it is a tantamount waste of time. How can the industry be so flooded with drivers that companies can't maintain loads for them, yet they continuously hire? I understand tax write-offs, but tying up drivers and trucks has to cost the company money as well as reputation.

Incidently, any info on LCT out there?

 

Great post. The biggest problem greenies have is getting used to the change of lifestyle. This, of course, sets them up to be deceived by those who are willing to exploit this fact. Can you say "JB_Buddy"?

There are plenty of people, mainly company recruiters, in the trucking world who will exploit the present environment for personal gain. They'll whisper sweet nothings into the ears of those naive enough to listen to attempt to get them to move from one job to another. Yes, this means many a company insider will encourage you to be a job-hopper. Oh, they'll claim they don't care for job-hopping, but the reality is anything but. These guys LOVE job hoppers. Drivers going hoppity-hop make them substantial portions of their bonuses.

Experienced drivers hear it as well as the newbies. "Come drive for us. The grass is greener over here" is something you'll hear all too often if you're a driver of trucks. Don't buy it for a second.

If you're a green driver, understand that in this business, job hopping is frowned upon, so make sure you make the best decisions before choosing who to work for. Don't listen to somebody who's whispering in your ear trying to get you to leave a job that may be just fine for you. It's up to you to decide if you need to move to the other side of any fence, but don't be surprised if the grass isn't as green as you've been led to believe if you do make that move. Usually the only thing that will be greener is the recruiter's wallet.