Looking for job hunting advice

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by towtrucker, Nov 30, 2018.

  1. towtrucker

    towtrucker Light Load Member

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    I was wondering if any owner operators here can tell me where a driver would look if he wanted an otr job with a small company. It seems all the job web sites are filled with mega companies. I'm looking for a small company. I live in the north east so something in that area would be best. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks
     
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  3. TruckRunner

    TruckRunner Heavy Load Member

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    Look on craigslist for non megas and research the company posting. Call and ask them questions.
     
  4. Kshaw0960

    Kshaw0960 Road Train Member

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    Open up google maps. Type in transportation or trucking and find companies near you. Then phone them up or google search to see what the company is about.

    I was leased on to a mega carrier and my mechanic told me about a guy with 10 trucks. Phoned him up and was hauling for him within the week. Absolute best decision I’ve ever made.
     
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  5. Derailed

    Derailed Road Train Member

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    What type of work are you looking to do?
     
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  6. Derailed

    Derailed Road Train Member

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    Everyone in the northeast is pretty much hiring. Your golden if you have tank and hazmat. Steady pulse and warm body temp are the 2 main requirements. They may overlook the body temp.
     
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  7. FAST123

    FAST123 Light Load Member

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    if you have a clean MVR I can get into a company that hauls into your area daily PM me.
     
  8. Nothereoften

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    Look at trucks you see regularly in your area, use Google for the phone number and call them up
     
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  9. towtrucker

    towtrucker Light Load Member

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    Thanks for your suggestions.
    Much appreciated
     
  10. Ruthless

    Ruthless Road Train Member

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    Looking at that list, most are one truck chucks. I utilized that website to check my local area. Bout half are businesses that dissolved over 5 years ago.
    Just something to keep in mind.
     
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