looking for a job for a new driver

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by TivonX, Feb 19, 2014.

  1. TivonX

    TivonX Bobtail Member

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    im new to the trucking industry and looking im young and can not go out of state. any ideas on how to get started?
     
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  3. Chinatown

    Chinatown Road Train Member

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    Te easiest way to start is as a drivers helper with household movers such as United Van Lines, Mayflower, and many others. There are also many agent companies by other names that haul for the major household goods movers. You can also ask if your state allows people 18 - 20 to attend CDL school and get a restricted CDL for intrastate driving. If so, then go to the CDL school and then as a household goods driver helper.
     
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  4. TivonX

    TivonX Bobtail Member

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    thank you so much. i'm at Baker college getting my CDL i just did not know where to go from their.
     
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  5. blairandgretchen

    blairandgretchen Road Train Member

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    Local construction companies too - gravel/sand etc. Pay may not be great but experience for sure.

    What's your location?
     
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  6. TivonX

    TivonX Bobtail Member

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    Michigan. Flint area
     
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  7. pattyj

    pattyj Road Train Member

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    Cannot leave your state huh.Most companies will ecpect that during training.After that you might be able to find something that only does intrastate.You're not on probation are you?
     
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  8. blairandgretchen

    blairandgretchen Road Train Member

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    Put it in your profile there buddy.
     
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  9. Chinatown

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    Corrigan Moving Systems might hire you. They recruit from some CDL schools, so check with them. Their website shows a terminal in Flint on Holiday Drive.
     
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  10. blairandgretchen

    blairandgretchen Road Train Member

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    The hiring age for OTR is often 23, some are 21.

    You'll be looking for a local company that'll give you a shot driving within the state till you're 21.

    Keep that record clean!!
     
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  11. TivonX

    TivonX Bobtail Member

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    thanks every one!!
     
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