Advice, please: Getting back into trucking

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  1. Sep 7, 2014 #11
    Blue Roads

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    Good to know. Thanks for the info.
     
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  3. Sep 7, 2014 #12
    Alaska76

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    You should have copies of your tax returns back at least 7 years, show them as proof of employment, then you are covered at least through the 2009 stint as a driver. :yes2557:
     
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  4. Sep 7, 2014 #13
    Blue Roads

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    Yup, got those too.
     
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  5. Sep 7, 2014 #14
    Chinatown

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    Millis Transfer is a good dry van company in Burleson, TX.
     
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    Blue Roads

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    Awesome, thanks. I've been looking for companies over on the Fort Worth side.
     
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    Chinatown

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    That's one of those $50K a year jobs.

    Raider Express in Ft. Worth, but one of those crusty cowboys from Weatherford told me they suck now, but used to be excellent. Millis Transfer would be the way to go.
     
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  9. Sep 7, 2014 #17
    Blue Roads

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    Thanks. I'm good at $50k/yr. My expenses are very low. I checked out Raider's website, and they want a year within the last 36 months. That seems to be the standard, which I think is going to hinder me, but I might have a fighting chance if I show the experience immediately previous to 3 years ago.

    Ultimately I'd like to hire on with Groendyke, they seem like a really good tanker company and have a terminal in Fort Worth.

    I saw that you suggested Schneider, and I called them a few weeks ago. Unfortunately, I got a ticket in Missouri, in a CMV, in April 2005 for passing within 200 feet of an intersection, so I need 10 years from that to qualify for Schneider. I'll check with them next April.
     
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    Chinatown

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    Groendyke is one of the better tanker carriers. Indian River Transport might hire you. Lately they've been hiring some new CDL graduates, even though the website has one yr. exp. required.

    I've hauled a few hazmat/tanker loads to Ft. Worth and talked to a few Groendyke drivers. They all like the company.

    As for Raider Express, I don't think that 1 yr. exp. holds true now. They have their own CDL training program now.
     
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