10 Yr Yard Jockey with Fresh NH Class A

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by kjax_31, Jun 22, 2011.

  1. kjax_31

    kjax_31 Bobtail Member

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    Ive been researching for a month. Doesnt seem to be alot coming out of NH and the closest is "SWIFT" outta Syracuse, NY. I have 10 yrs as a yard jockey(using more than just an Ottawa)and CDL school done. I changed my license to Va recently but my daughter is in NH and im going back. I want to spend my hometime there. Since theres no OTR companies there anyway....would it be smarter to remain a VA licensed driver? Whats to OTR company for me?
     
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  3. Wargames

    Wargames Captain Crusty

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    kjax_31, Now I like this, 10 years in a yard. You are ready for anything, If you go on the road, and you are a DEFENSIVE driver. You could be in this industry with a perfect driving record for the next 20 years and MAKE TOP DOLLAR. 10 years in a yard. Best one I heard in a long time. Some 4 weeks and think there king kong. Not going to happen. You will do great driver.
     
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  4. Freebird135

    Freebird135 Road Train Member

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    great, now all you gotta do is learn how to drive forward
     
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  5. Rerun8963

    Rerun8963 Road Train Member

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    well not knowing where in VA you live (or lived) i can tell you that there are a LOT of companies in VA, especially on Rte 60 (Midlothian Trnpk) and various other areas of Richmond.. you (i think) can find more work down there. there are a hellova lot of LTL companies down there...!!!
     
  6. kjax_31

    kjax_31 Bobtail Member

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    Yea...Midlothian. Just concerned the limited time with with daughter due to OTR will be none-existent being based outta VA. instead of NH.
     
  7. Rerun8963

    Rerun8963 Road Train Member

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    well what do you want, a trucking job or not..??

    i mean for crying out loud we all had to make sacrifices during our times to make it in this business, you want your cake and be able to eat it too..??

    you live up in NH, it's like living in some parts of Florida, if the jobs AIN'T THERE, YOU GO TO THEM...

    case closed, good luck, good-bye....
     
  8. KO1927

    KO1927 Medium Load Member

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    OTR jobs are scarce out of NH, even scarcer with a recent CDL.

    My best advice, get on with a local company in NH (perhaps starting as a yard jockey).

    YRC in Manchester was looking for a casual driver/dockworker

    NEMF has a yard in Concord

    There may be some opportunities with construction and logging outfits.

    UPS Freight has a yard in Belmont

    Coke in Belmont

    Two different beer distributors in Concord

    Associated Grocers in Pembroke

    H.P. Hood in Concord

    Look at the local NH job websites, the local scene here has more companies hiring than OTR out of NH. (Not that it's plentiful, but OTR is "Wicked* hard to find."

    *we use the term "Wicked" up here, so get used to it now :biggrin_2555:
     
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  9. dirtjersey

    dirtjersey Light Load Member

    where ever you live is where your license has to be
     
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