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Discussion in 'Questions To Truckers From The General Public' started by bairdstephen, Jan 19, 2007.

  1. Jan 19, 2007 #1
    bairdstephen

    bairdstephen Bobtail Member

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    My name is steve and i have actualy been drivin trucks for about close to 2 years for farms and ranchs hauling tractors,hay,and heavy farm equipment. I have a slick drivin records with no car accidents and tickets. I just wanted to know what the easiest way to go in order to get started in the profession of truck drivin. I was insterested in hauling heavy equipment when I get started. Just wanted to know the most cheap and effected way to get started quick.
     
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  3. Jan 19, 2007 #2
    notarps4me

    notarps4me Road Train Member

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    I don't know that there is a cheap way. You pay either one way or the other. Funding your own school is best in my opinion. If you let a company pay for it you will have to work for them until your debt is paid off. Your driving background won't help you much as far as getting a OTR job.
     
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  4. Dec 22, 2007 #3
    IEtrucker

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    Get your CDL on your own and enjoy freedom of choice:biggrin_255:!!!
     
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  5. Dec 22, 2007 #4
    RoamingGnome

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    i guess he took the original advice. he's been gone 11 months.
     
    RoamingGnome, Dec 22, 2007
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  7. Dec 25, 2007 #5
    truckin916

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    Yep, head to a truck driving school that isn't operated by a company and you won't be handcuffed to them for any period of time. A lot of them will reimburse your tuition anyway.
     
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  8. Dec 25, 2007 #6
    norestfortheweary

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    Hi steve the best way to go about it would be on your own i did and know i have freedom to go where i want.The totall cost is around five thousand most schools will finance you. But if u can't afford it you can go to a company i went to crst like i said i got it on my own and am not contracted but i hear there school is good they pay for your schooling and you will be contracted with them for 8 months and you will only get 22 cents a mile if not contracted you get 33 cents wich is not bad for just starting out.check out crst and if you decide to go with them please give them my referal #945f but whatever you dicide good luck and be safe.:biggrin_25525:
     
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