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<p>[QUOTE="Nashville, post: 12314128, member: 330027"]First off sorry if this is in the wrong sub forum</p><p><br /></p><p>Just a little background about myself</p><p>I have been with my starter company for 9 months; almost 6 months solo, driving dry van</p><p>70,xxx accident free miles and no late deliveries or claims</p><p>Currently reside in North Dallas</p><p>Being able to bring my aussie with me is a must</p><p><br /></p><p>Since I've started driving I've been trying to research and soak up everything I can to be able to set myself up for success. Cattle haulers have always intrigued me from the lifestyle itself to the farm shippers. </p><p><br /></p><p>I've tried searching as well as I've read a lot of the "life of a livestock hauler" thread. I haven't seen much information on cattle haulers as far as company drivers aside from b&r? and jbs? Seeing as I don't have any experience in livestock hauling, I know I'd have to find a company to train me. If anyone has any recommendations as to companies to look into or able to point me in the right direction to gain more knowledge it would be greatly appreciated.</p><p><br /></p><p>I've read some guys start out in grain and move to cattle, I'm okay with that. I'd prefer to stay away from pigs and chickens, but if that's a prerequisite to the ultimate goal I'm willing to put in the time and "earn my stripes", I'm in it for the long game.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="Nashville, post: 12314128, member: 330027"]First off sorry if this is in the wrong sub forum Just a little background about myself I have been with my starter company for 9 months; almost 6 months solo, driving dry van 70,xxx accident free miles and no late deliveries or claims Currently reside in North Dallas Being able to bring my aussie with me is a must Since I've started driving I've been trying to research and soak up everything I can to be able to set myself up for success. Cattle haulers have always intrigued me from the lifestyle itself to the farm shippers. I've tried searching as well as I've read a lot of the "life of a livestock hauler" thread. I haven't seen much information on cattle haulers as far as company drivers aside from b&r? and jbs? Seeing as I don't have any experience in livestock hauling, I know I'd have to find a company to train me. If anyone has any recommendations as to companies to look into or able to point me in the right direction to gain more knowledge it would be greatly appreciated. I've read some guys start out in grain and move to cattle, I'm okay with that. I'd prefer to stay away from pigs and chickens, but if that's a prerequisite to the ultimate goal I'm willing to put in the time and "earn my stripes", I'm in it for the long game.[/QUOTE]
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