When is a good time to apply for a trucking job ???

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by The Arkansas Chugabug, Jun 30, 2012.

  1. The Arkansas Chugabug

    The Arkansas Chugabug Bobtail Member

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    Hello all from NY !

    Is December/ January a bad time to apply for a Truck driving position ???
    Considering that the holidays will be over and freight will possibly be lower at that time of year .
    I have one more semester of college to go before I get my degree and I would like to get on the road directly after .

    Thanks in advance for any advice !
     
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  3. Gizmo_Man

    Gizmo_Man Road Train Member

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    any time is the best time. you could walk in when things are slow, but they need a driver or two. i say apply, apply, apply.
     
  4. 1azsupertrucker

    1azsupertrucker Light Load Member

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    I agree go-ahead and apply!!
     
  5. 59BROCKWAY

    59BROCKWAY Light Load Member

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    Go apply , and ask them questions too , ask to see what you will drive , after all you don't want to be driving around a unsafe truck either , think about whats important to you in a job and ask them about it. Everyone needs money to live ! Go for it . Good luck !
     
  6. 48Packard

    48Packard Ol' Two-stop Shag!

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    Winter may be the BEST time to apply. Lotta "drivers" falling out of the fold during those months. Go for it!
     
  7. demi

    demi Medium Load Member

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    is this degree in "Trucking"?....
     
  8. The Arkansas Chugabug

    The Arkansas Chugabug Bobtail Member

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    @ Demi . No the degree will be in Paralegal studies . I plan on going either to Ferrari or CDT for my PHD in trucking lol !
    I really would like to move out of NY ( the cost of living here is just crazy and its getting soooo over crowded ! ) and trucking seems to be on of those careers where I can take a look at how the rest of the country is living .
     
  9. snowman01

    snowman01 Road Train Member

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    The best time to apply for a trucking job is the same as the best time to buy a house. When you need one.
     
  10. moosc

    moosc Road Train Member

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    Dec Jan worst time to apply start. Learning to drive in winter is a pia. Go with spring early summer build up that confidence for the ice road.

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  11. Gizmo_Man

    Gizmo_Man Road Train Member

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    by early spring time, many jobs would have been taken. start ASAP, forget the weather conditions.
     
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