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OTR then new trucking job?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by truckerdan90, Mar 20, 2012.

  1. Mar 20, 2012 #1
    truckerdan90

    truckerdan90 Bobtail Member

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    I really want to drive truck, although I don't have much experience. I am actually going to go speak with the SAGE school tomorrow. I just read a post about the disappointment with OTR wages. Admittedly though I don't even want to do OTR for more than 5 years. So if I drive OTR a few years, would it then be too difficult for me to move to something where I was home a bit more often? Basically, what would my options be and maybe more important do they pay decent?
     
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  3. Mar 20, 2012 #2
    Scuby

    Scuby Heavy Load Member

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    The jobs you are thinking about require 1-2 years of experinece before they'll consider you. Also consider that if its a union job you will be starting at the bottom again.
     
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  4. Mar 21, 2012 #3
    Raynate2022

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    If i can just throw it out there, how close to Spokane, Wa are you? Because I went to a school that is less expensive and has a 30% higher pass rate than Sage
     
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  5. Mar 21, 2012 #4
    truckerdan90

    truckerdan90 Bobtail Member

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    pretty close actually. What school is it??
     
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  7. Mar 23, 2012 #5
    Raynate2022

    Raynate2022 Bobtail Member

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    It's Driver Training Solutions in Cheney, Wa. That's just outside Spokane. It's only $3800, SAGE tried to get me at $4500. I LOVED my time at DTS.
     
    Raynate2022, Mar 23, 2012
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