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Change of plan

Discussion in 'The Welcome Wagon' started by Babysitter41, Feb 9, 2012.

  1. Feb 9, 2012 #1
    Babysitter41

    Babysitter41 Bobtail Member

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    Hello, im interesting in becoming a hotshot driver. I have no experience in the hauling or trucking industry. The last 20 plus years i've worked in the medical field majority of time as a respiratory therapist. I am in my stage of life..41 years of age and im wanting to start a new career. dont get me wrong i love my job and i love working with the vets. But im looking to start getting into hauling part time and when i retire in the next 15-20 years, i can keep it moving for as hauling(hotshot). I was wanting to know would it be best starting out going through a trucking driving school to get my CDL or studying own my own and take the test. and how would i go by getting the info. for hotshot Any information would be helpful...thanks
     
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  3. Feb 9, 2012 #2
    britishblondie

    britishblondie Bobtail Member

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    Im no where near being an expert, all i can do is tell you about my story and it might help a bit, i dont know, its worth a try though right? :)
    I got a BA degree and after years of sludging through graphic design jobs, office assistant jobs, and computer lab assistant jobs, i thought "screw this, im going to change my life around and do something i love (trucks and driving)"
    I've done some research online, and from what i've found out there are two ways people get their CDL's. Either through a trucking company, they pay for the school, the accomodation, but the catch is you have to work for them for a year or so to pay it all back (each company is different).
    Or you can pay for a school and maybe get financing, i didnt look too much into this route, i decided to go for the other option :)

    Good luck in your search, and if ive misinformed please let me know (anyone) i dont want to steer anyone in the wrong direction, im just trying to help based on my experiences so far.

    I dont know about you, but i cant wait to drive! :D
     
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  4. Feb 10, 2012 #3
    Kujo

    Kujo Medium Load Member

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    The hot shot part of the forum would probably be a better place to ask. Honestly as a otr driver I don't know a darn thing about hot shot drivers. Lol the type of vehicles used vary as much as their freight. So they'd be the best help.
     
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  5. Feb 10, 2012 #4
    Babysitter41

    Babysitter41 Bobtail Member

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    thanks for the info.
     
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