Getting hired as a trucker?

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by potentialtruckdriver, Jul 4, 2014.

Is it easy?

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    Yes, depending on the company.

    3 vote(s)
    23.1%

  2. No, it depends on the person's experience.

    1 vote(s)
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    Maybe, it depends on the company and your experience.

    3 vote(s)
    23.1%
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    It depends on alot of things, you basically wont know till you get a call.

    8 vote(s)
    61.5%
  1. Jul 4, 2014 #1
    potentialtruckdriver

    potentialtruckdriver Bobtail Member

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    Hi all,
    Is it true that some trucking companies will hire anyone?. Or does it depend on the company?. I hear that some companies are willing to give a potential recruit their 1st class truck driving training if they agree to work for that company for the long term. But I'd just like to hear what you guys have to say from a truckers stand point.
     
    potentialtruckdriver, Jul 4, 2014
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  3. Jul 4, 2014 #2
    eugenethetrucker

    eugenethetrucker Bobtail Member

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    It is pretty easy to get a driving job-you could be in a truck in like 3 weeks if you can go through the driving school at one of the mega carriers, don't have a criminal record, pass the medical exam and don't mind team driving. Companies are desperate for drivers- almost every truck rolling down the road is looking for drivers.
     
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  4. Jul 4, 2014 #3
    Chinatown

    Chinatown Road Train Member

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    Many drivers get started in trucking that way; a trucking company driving school. There's a bunch of them and many offer excellent training.
     
    Chinatown, Jul 4, 2014
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  5. Jul 12, 2014 #4
    potentialtruckdriver

    potentialtruckdriver Bobtail Member

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    Thanks for the info guys, I figured there was a huge demand in this field.
     
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