experienced but unexperienced

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  1. Dec 11, 2013 #1
    ruanro

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    Hey guys.... I have been trucking for 30 years in the beautiful Island of Puerto Rico (the almost state island). My father was a trucker and my grandpa was a trucker. Having to flee out of there because of no work I find myself here because the insurance and the companies; want 3 montb experience? The companies i worked for are a DOT compliant, the work is out there i came here to work... There has to be a way around this. Anybody?
     
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  3. Dec 11, 2013 #2
    Flatbedn

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    You pretty much have to start all over here. Are you here legally and able to work? That plays a big roll too.
     
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    ruanro

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    I was born an american citizen and trucker by the grace of God. PR is a Commonwealth hence a territory that belongs and its part of the US. I tried to hang on at the island but it has become ver very difficult, the trucking business is no more, back in the day I was runnin 60 trucks down there, now the only companies (2 or 3) running that amount of trucks are dojng it moving Walmart.
     
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  5. Dec 12, 2013 #4
    Chinatown

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    What is your location now? City/state
     
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    CondoCruiser

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    I think you said it best there. The FMCSRs are not recognized in Puerto Rico, Guam and a few other US territories.

    That said your experience is not recognized here. That doesn't mean you can't drive because you do have citizenship. You just have to start over and get your foot in the door so to speak. Living in Florida makes it harder because you are in the corner of the United States. There is a lot of freight going there but little coming out. That puts a dent on companies wanting to go there. Florida's best commodity is produce so a truck driver's best bet is running a reefer trailer.

    Once you get 3-12 months in your job opportunities and money will increase.

    You could start over in a training program with one of these over the road big companies. You'll have to hit the road but that's a way in the door.

    There are a few companies like Watkins-Shepherd that require no experience. All you need is a CDL.
     
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