Question about work on trailers as a profession

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  1. Tim700

    Tim700 Bobtail Member

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    Hi, My name is Tim and I have a question I am hoping someone can help me with. I currently work at an individuals welding shop in a small town in Alabama who started fixing trailers for Wiley Sanders and First Fleet a year or so ago that have been rejected by the local paper mill for such things as leaking roof, missing rivets, replacing or fixing cross bows, repairing sides and doors for any damage, etc. We also work on landing Gear and bent cross members , etc. I have been working with him for about 6 months and enjoy the work very much. I am however interested in re-locating sometime in the next few months to a larger town or city, preferably North Florida or South Alabama, although my options are open. Can someone tell me how I would go about finding information on doing this as a career including who hires and the pay scale. I appreciate all advice and wish everyone a great day.
     
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  3. Chinatown

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    One option is to contact intermodal/drayage companies and ask who works on the container/chassis. You can probably get a pretty good list of trailer repair shops that way.

    Google : drayage/container companies in the various towns you're thinking about relocating to.

    Maybe also get some repair shop names from the Careerbuilder website.

    Contract some trucking companies such as Dolphin Lines in Mobile.
     
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    Thanks Chinatown, I will do just that. I appreciate your help.
     
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