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Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by kevinbarcusprior, Aug 21, 2013.

  1. Aug 21, 2013 #1
    kevinbarcusprior

    kevinbarcusprior Bobtail Member

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    I am new on your forum. I am in college full time and am looking to do hot shot driving part time. My problem is I don't have the type of vehicle required. I am in California and I am wondering if there are companies out there that hire me to drive a truck and take loads on weekends. I am to go anywhere in the state and would like to take loads on the west coast so I can complete my AA next year. After that I plan to move to Texas where I will be able to drive nationwide as I go after my Bachelors. I have been on google researching and trying to contact potential companies. Any help would be great. Are there regular weekend deliveries I can do. I have a perfect driving record and do not have any driving training with no previous experience.
     
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  3. Aug 21, 2013 #2
    IceCreator

    IceCreator Medium Load Member

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    Im sure anyone whose gonna pay the insurance would want you more than just the weekends. Better stick with a college job. Do you have a cdl?
     
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  4. Aug 21, 2013 #3
    SHO-TYME

    SHO-TYME Road Train Member

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    You can't afford to do it part time,(Posted the 423,548 time.), you'll have to bust your tail to do it full time.
     
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  5. Aug 21, 2013 #4
    kevinbarcusprior

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    OK. I don't have a CDL. I was thinking more along the lines of moving loads as a hot shot driver part time. I am looking to leave California next year when I am done with my AA. What would be the best state to do this sort of thing?
     
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  7. Aug 22, 2013 #5
    IceCreator

    IceCreator Medium Load Member

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    Most time when people say hot shot they are talking about a 1 truck with gooseneck trailer. What your looking for, a part time, regular pick up driving job probably doesnt exist. If it does you probably need your own truck, and id imagine the pay would be absolute garbage because almost anyone would be qualified to do it.
     
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  8. Aug 22, 2013 #6
    Ridgeline

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    Where did you get the idea this would work for you?
     
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  9. Aug 22, 2013 #7
    Off-n-on

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    There are trucking companies that hire casual drivers but you'll need a cdl. If you get your cdl you'll have a much better chance at finding something part time or casual. Walk in to different companies and ask. You never know. They might direct you to what you're looking for. If you get your own pick up and trailer you can start off hauling locally and see where it takes you.
     
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  10. Aug 22, 2013 #8
    pocket+change

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    Off-n-on hit your OP on the head.
    Casual is your best bet.
    Stay away from the HotShot game. I'm in that business and live in Texas. This IS NOT a part time business unless you have your own authority and a customer base that would keep you going (which is not easy to put together) for more than a few reasons.
    Good luck in whatever path you decide to follow.. PC
     
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