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Trucking Companies In Florida

Discussion in 'Trucking Jobs' started by learning, Aug 3, 2009.

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  1. learning

    learning Bobtail Member

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    I'm located in Florida, and would like to only be away for a few days at most.

    Does anyone know of some companies in Florida that they know of?

    I'm a newbie, and appreciate all the help!
     
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  3. jtrnr1951

    jtrnr1951 Road Train Member

    what kind of freight? how much experience ya got? Then we may be able to help you!!
     
  4. learning

    learning Bobtail Member

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    I'm wet behind the ears.

    New to it all.
    And to be honest I don't mind any of the freights.
     
  5. jtrnr1951

    jtrnr1951 Road Train Member

    Sorry bro, I can't think of anybody hiring thats willing to train. Best of luck, try any small local companies. Bang on all the doors you can.........
    This economy has things screwed up, if times were better you'd have a better chance.
     
  6. Bigarmin88

    Bigarmin88 Road Train Member

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    If you have no experience you would then need to consider a starter company.If your looking for local work anywhere in Florida plus if you have no experience,good luck.Pass 12 months now I havent found any company that wants newbies from florida.Also local you wouldnt get until you get at lease a year of experience on your belt.
     
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  7. cherokee96red

    cherokee96red Light Load Member

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    D/H is having the same problem with 20yrs safe driving experience and being an o/o for the past 9. Right now he's # Link America orientation, recruiter boofoo as they are not hiring o/o's at the moment. Might get on anyway, his decision. One I know to stay away from is Loadstar in Lutz, FL. Totally unethical, nearly bankrupt ( in more than one way) and likely to be gone real soon. Good luck on the search.
     
  8. lovintruckin

    lovintruckin Light Load Member

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    Nope, I think you are out of luck. IF you could get hired in FL, and IF you weren't a student, then you would not be able to just spend a few days out.

    You will have a near to impossible chance of being hired even to stay 4-5 weeks at a time out of FL. Sorry dude.
     
  9. learning

    learning Bobtail Member

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    hmmm... Interesting.

    Is this just because of the economy? Or is it a crap shoot on new drivers obtaining employment.
     
  10. Bigray

    Bigray Road Train Member

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    i just got home last night the 11th, i was out 5 weeks and head back out on mon. th 17th.
    this is for me the best way to keep my miles up and bills paid.
     
  11. the pope

    the pope Light Load Member

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    ive been driving for two and a half years and i still cant get anything in central florida. and im applying left and right.
     
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