I got my cdl a couple of days ago and have been having trouble finding a good company to work for. I have my tanker and doubles and triples endorsement but still cant find the right company to go with. A friend of the family owns a Cement Factory and they would probably hire me if i asked. Would that possibly help me as experience needed later on in the future, driving a cement truck . I see myself staying a long time working for them if they hire me possibly 3-5 years. Saving up and buying my own truck after . But if it doesn't work out that way . Would company's take that as experience ?
Would driving a Cement truck help as experience?
Discussion in 'Tanker, Bulk and Dump Trucking Forum' started by b947, Nov 2, 2017.
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It’s...experience in a Class B truck.
In the construction world, it doesn’t hurt to have that under your belt.
However, Class B experience doesn’t directly transfer to Class A jobs. You’ll be starting at the bottom.
Unless you’re a jack of all trades type, and can quickly prove yourself, it isn’t really going to HELP you with ‘experience’ in the world of tractor trailers.b947 Thanks this. -
If they haul their own cement and rock products into the plant it might be a way to pick up Class A experience.
Nothing wrong with running mixers either. Some guys make a career out of that.JReding, RockinChair, Rugerfan and 1 other person Thank this. -
Thanks for the info my man. I got my class A if driving a cement mixer will not help me towards my Trucking Career i would rather just look somewhere else. Even tho i know i would love it there.
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Take the job and enjoy being home sleeping in your own bed and showering in your own bathroom everyday. Unless you just got to be otr driver
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You think i really should? Theres regional routes and local routes.
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I appreciate you taking the time to give me some advice.
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If you plan on staying in the construction field I would say your exp driving a cement truck will help greatly.Other employers may hire you for hauling a belly or side dump.But for general hauling you'll probably need exp unless you find a company that trains if you plan on staying local.
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I would love ataying in the conatruction field As a driver .But I also want to get the most out of my class a I just think that in the future if I would want to become a driver for a specific company I won't have the experience they would ask for
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Chances of getting hired to drive a semi without exp is much greater in the construction field and if you play your cards right an employer may help you get your class A.I went from a dump truck t
to side dump with the same company.
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