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Estes Express?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Sle7en, Jan 2, 2014.

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  1. Jan 2, 2014 #1
    Sle7en

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    I read somewhere that they train you to get your CDLA? Is this true? If so, they are hiring for dockworkers in my area, should I go for it? I'm thinking I should :) What do you guys think?
     
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  3. Jan 2, 2014 #2
    Oi!

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    YES! Go for it. Half of the guys that work with me got their CDLs like this. All they had to pay for was the test itself. AND they were getting paid per hour for switcher work while learning how to back. Compare that to going 5-7k in debt just to go otr with a bottom feeder to be home once a month for three days.
     
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  4. Jan 2, 2014 #3
    Sle7en

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    So what is the process to get to going through training through them? I'm going to apply tomorrow :)
     
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  5. Jan 2, 2014 #4
    Oi!

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    I don't know anything about Estes but plenty of people get their CDL through LTL companies, the only thing you pay is the test fee and you are actually paid for your time. Ask them if they let you drive the yard dog to learn how to back, that way you can also learn how do hook up and break doubles. It will be a good learning experience. I'm assuming part time dock workers start at around $13/hr. It should go up if you are full time.
     
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  7. Jan 2, 2014 #5
    Sle7en

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    This may just be my luck then :) I hope it all works out! Thank you very much Oi! :D Any other information from you or anyone else is greatly appreciated :) If you know anyone that works at estes, maybe even in cali, could you direct me to them or them to me please? Thank you again :)
     
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  8. Jan 2, 2014 #6
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  9. Jan 2, 2014 #7
    Sle7en

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    I know, but sadly, they are not hiring in my area at the moment v.v The only one that I see hiring here in Sacramento, is estes.
     
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  10. Jan 2, 2014 #8
    Shaggy

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    Not sure if they do or when update the website. Dude, The best jobs never advertise ( yeah i know not 100% truth ). Walk in to your local terminal speak with the TM.
     
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  11. Jan 2, 2014 #9
    Sle7en

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    Is it good enough to call? I gave ABF a call and they said to just check the website v.v By the way....what does TM mean?
     
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  12. Jan 2, 2014 #10
    Oi!

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    terminal manager
     
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