From what I have read, some jobs are no touch. Maybe you ought to think about moving on up. I used to have a non trucking job that required...
I'm sure you're going to be a real toast to humanity after you ruin your back, can't work anymore, eat til you look like a balloon, and need a...
:biggrin_2556: Not necessarily, petroleum is always an option. Don't have to lift that.
Thanks all. Not necessarily set on being Union but just seeing what's out there.
Sounds grueling. You have to do that manually, with a dolly? Would think they would have a fork lift or pellet jack?
:biggrin_2556: ok thanks
Yes, I can do those things. I just don't want to make a habit of unloading or loading trucks full of stuff.
Do you know if Teamsters are still active in trucking?
Is that common or not common? Not sure what to expect.
I don't mind lifting something, occasionally, like a hose or other light items. It's just the repetitious stuff and heavy items that I don't like....
Just wondering if most local drivers are expected to load/unload? Is it any different for OTR drivers? I detest carrying heavy ####.
How does one go from fresh out of trucking school to Union member? Is joining a Union, worth it? Are most drivers part of a Union?
OP: I understand what you mean. I've had HR personnel, say "well, we don't hire such and such types (click)!" It was the most superficial BS I...
As long as you're making more money than they are, it shouldn't matter. I've known some very wealthy people who made their millions in...
Yes, that's what I plan to do. Go to a private school that will allow me to learn at my own pace. Then, look for local trucking jobs.
Good info, thanks!
No, I have not gone to a trucking school. I have however done one day of orientation at Central but, did not like the way things were structured...
Is that realistic? I don't like the fact that the major trucking schools/carriers own your a-ss for weeks or months--or years. So, I want to learn...
Thanks everyone! I'll be sure to pick one, soon.
Which Internet service do OTR drivers use in their trucks? Is there such a thing as Internet service that goes wherever you go? If so, how much...
