Slow season

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  1. Dec 16, 2019 #1
    CruzControhl

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    Just here to vent about how slow my job has gotten...
    I switched jobs in July from a company I spent a year. Now I drive dry bulk and it's gotten really slow and I think I need to switch jobs but this will make me look like a job hopper.
     
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  3. Dec 16, 2019 #2
    Chinatown

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  4. Dec 16, 2019 #3
    SteveScott

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    It all depends on what you haul and who for. I pull a reefer and I've been busy for the last 3 months. Rates are up as well so making good money.
     
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  5. Dec 16, 2019 #4
    Chinatown

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    Don't think about the "job hopper" stigma. If a better company will hire you, then change companies because the new company doesn't look at you as a job hopper.
     
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  7. Dec 16, 2019 #5
    MACK E-6

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    What “slow” season?

    I’ve been knocking my brains out for weeks. :confused:
     
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  8. Dec 17, 2019 #6
    tscottme

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    Truck driving, you are either "starving to death" or being "worked to death." Once you get out of debt, you can enjoy all of the surprise vacation they give you.
     
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  9. Dec 17, 2019 #7
    CruzControhl

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    So I have most experience with dry van but I've hauled feeders to walmart before, maybe about a month and a half experience reefer.
     
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    Chinatown

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    Company that hires you will also train you during orientation.
    MC VanKampen trucks run 75 mph and no New York City.
     
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  11. Dec 18, 2019 #9
    homeskillet

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    I do foodgrade liquid, and we're starting our annual holiday slowdown.

    Most of our customers are union, so the Christmas/New Year's on Wednesday is gonna put a crimp in the next two weeks.

    We knew it was coming, though.
     
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  12. Dec 18, 2019 #10
    blairandgretchen

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    Flat and specialized has been hit and miss lately.

    I expect crickets until Jan 2nd.

    But will keep an ear out for song birds.
     
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