Should a newbie jump into car haul.

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  1. Mar 28, 2012 #1
    ChillWill

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    My friend talked to has boss and he needs a driver bad. I towed cars for two yrs and drove solo for 1mon. Should I jump into car haul now or wait... The true goal is to become a o/o ... Thanx for the help
     
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  3. Mar 28, 2012 #2
    The Admiral

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    If the boss is willing to take a chance on you i would do it. The Union shops pay their drivers over $1.00/mile plus benefits.
     
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    Don't misunderstand me here. If this guy will hire you go there and learn the trade get a couple years experience under your belt,then maybe try and get on with Cassens or Jack Cooper,ect.
     
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  5. Mar 28, 2012 #4
    ChillWill

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    I think he's crazy to hire a new driver but ill take the exp. Does 25% of what the truck makes a week sound ok for pay? I made 38% towing.
     
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    Crusty

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    I don't know if 25% is good or not comsidering allot of trips do not have back haul, Depends on his business. I hauled cars as my first CDL job. Wild and wooly. Very dirty especially in winter. Good way to start though. Go for it.
     
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    Most of the steel and machinery outfits that pay percentage pay right around that no. Seems fair to me.
     
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    ChillWill

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    I'll go for training tomorrow and draw up a plan... but I have to say something is telling me to sign on with a big company like Riehl or millis. HEY is there a site that takes you how trucking is doing. Like what freight and type of freight is moving and growth?
     
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    ac120

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    Ask her ...
    http://littletrucker.blogspot.com/2012/03/stuck-in-rut.html
     
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    NO....as it stands right now. you have NO PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE, with the time you think you have right now.
     
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    So how does he get the experience? Take a job and go with it. I'm sure towing cars in NJ is no day at the beach and he does have some solo experience. That's how i learned. Rode with some guys locally,single axle dump,tandem dump rode with a guy who did local carry-all work,went OTR in a day cab. Guy offered me the OTR job and i took it. Was supposed to train with one of the other guys,the Co. had too much work,so the put me in a semi and said see you later.
     
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