Finding First Job Problems...

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by STransport, Mar 20, 2015.

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  1. Mar 22, 2015 #21
    STransport

    STransport Light Load Member

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    I have one company that is going to get back to me tomorrow after he checks insurance rates for new drivers. They deliver gas to stations and wanted Tank, HazMat, and TWIC (which I all have already). But as a new driver, I am a little uneasy thinking about trying to get a 53FT tanker into tight gas station parking lots. Also, my backing still needs work. We didn't discuss pay yet.

    Another company does Dry Van, Gas Tanker delivery and Milk Tankers, but I may need to relocate the Gas/Milk. However, he was going to see if he had an opening in Dry Vans for where I live right now. No talk about pay yet and should hear from him tomorrow.
     
    STransport, Mar 22, 2015
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  3. Mar 22, 2015 #22
    Ken Worth

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    You should learn how to maneuver good enough before taking on a job that requires getting into tight spaces and they should know that. Get an open-road job, preferably back and forth to the same places so you're not always guessing what to do, and learn how to waggle and judge distance real good,...then after you know what's up go for one of those high-paying dangerous jobs.
     
    Ken Worth, Mar 22, 2015
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  4. Mar 22, 2015 #23
    demi

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    get some experience before trying the gas delivery. That can be a stressful PITA, no need to get some marks due to inexperience.
     
    demi, Mar 22, 2015
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  5. Mar 22, 2015 #24
    MACK E-6

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    I'd have to agree. Delivering fuel can be stressful on a rookie. I really feel for the gas haulers sometimes, because of the way their hose connections may be designed relative to how they have to be positioned in the store parking lot to unload. More than once have I seen one having to back out into a busy highway due to not being able to pull through.
     
    MACK E-6, Mar 22, 2015
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    demi Thanks this.
  7. Mar 22, 2015 #25
    23YearoldTrucker

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    How old are you op? If your in good shape i would start out on flatbed like Chinatown suggested ...
     
    23YearoldTrucker, Mar 22, 2015
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  8. Mar 22, 2015 #26
    MACK E-6

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    I started out pulling flats. It's good work, and it still pays better than the larger outfits pay to pull vans.
     
    MACK E-6, Mar 22, 2015
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  9. Mar 22, 2015 #27
    STransport

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    I'm 31 and in okay shape. How's Milk hauling? Seems like a good way to get tanker experience just going from Farm to Processor. Seems it might not pay too well. I also might try UPS for Road Doubles with HazMat
     
    STransport, Mar 22, 2015
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  10. Mar 22, 2015 #28
    23YearoldTrucker

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    I was told by ups drivers that they have to work bottom up as a dock worker for 5yrs to be a driver, and for milk tanker im sure a company will train and hire without experience
     
    23YearoldTrucker, Mar 22, 2015
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  11. Mar 22, 2015 #29
    STransport

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    Yeah, I know it's union with their BS seniority (and dues), but this UPS Road driver job is listed as Full-Time.
     
    STransport, Mar 22, 2015
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  12. Apr 2, 2015 #30
    AJTrucker

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    Hi I live in Canada and I know Bison Transport has an entry level program. I am starting school soon also and will be behind the wheel God willing. :)
     
    AJTrucker, Apr 2, 2015
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