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anyone change career from mechanic to trucker.

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by dave93, Apr 14, 2014.

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  1. Apr 14, 2014 #11
    cabwrecker

    cabwrecker The clutch wrecker

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    Sorry for hijacking your thread, OP.

    I had the opposite question about becoming a mechanic to help my bottom line as an O/O the other day. Got a few useful answers. Here's one:

    Mod leave this? Might be useful to OP.
     
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    d o g Thanks this.
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  3. Apr 14, 2014 #12
    TripleSix

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    To OP, how much money do you have in tools? $10k? $15k? You sure you want to walk away and start over?
     
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  4. Apr 14, 2014 #14
    Gunner75

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    View attachment 64713
    The rage is with this one
     
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    Several companies hire at 21. System Transport and Melton Truck Lines are two excellent choices.
     
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  7. Apr 14, 2014 #15
    Rourke

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    I've worked at dealerships, the mechanics have the same gripe, they have to keep upgrading they're tools and also have to keep taking classes to stay certified which also comes out of they're own pocket.
     
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  8. Apr 14, 2014 #16
    dave93

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    wow guys many replies more than i even thought. i really enjoy all the helpful people on here thanks again. working on cars for a living i seen how it works and for being at a car dealer you fight for every job. esspically since i'm at a new car dealer we only get warranty work which pays very much less than if it was customer pay work. the only thing i will benifit from working on cars for a living is knowing how to fix my own and thats it. but by the end of the year i will be 21 and i plan to summit a few applications and hope to get something. do you guys know if its possible to get a regional job around the chicago area for a newbie.
     
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  9. Apr 14, 2014 #17
    Florida Playboy

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    I honestly don't blame you dave for wanting out of auto repair. I read countless posts by guys who went to school like UTI and they complain how much working on cars for a living is not a good career. They say no better way to kill your love for cars than to become a car mechanic. I'm sure you can land a regional job out of here, Chicago is a trucking hotspot with lots of opportunities.
     
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