Connecticut - Greater Hartford - Looking to Start and go Local

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by JCRH, Apr 8, 2015.

  1. JCRH

    JCRH Bobtail Member

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    Hey!

    I just wanted to say thanks to this forum and it's members. I've already learned so much just lurking through the threads and posts.


    A few questions I have. If you have any input, I'd love to hear from you.

    Facts:
    29 years old.
    Single
    No Kids
    Live in Hartford CT .
    Looking to get my CDL. ( Probably through Nettts )


    I've been doing a great deal of research on the question below, but it would be great to hear from anyone that has personal knowledge or experience.

    Questions:
    I get the feeling that jobs vary region to region in the country, is the Hartford CT area good for trucking?
    I understand I'll need to go OTR and get some experience under my belt, but are there good local jobs in the area that will have me home weekends?
    Any companies I should try to get on with?
    Anything I should be aware of in this market area? Positives / Negatives?


    Thank you for your time!
     
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  3. Puppage

    Puppage Road Train Member

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    Good luck to you. Have you looked at AllState Trucking School in Seymour?
     
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  4. JCRH

    JCRH Bobtail Member

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    No I have not.

    I was leaning towards Nettts because of location near Hartford, but I see AllState has a Satellite location in Newington.

    Do you have any experience with the school?
     
  5. Puppage

    Puppage Road Train Member

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    They just opened the Newington location a few months back. It's one on one training so I am sure you'd get more attention than if you were in a bigger class like NETTS. Definately give them a call.
     
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  6. foreverlearning

    foreverlearning Bobtail Member

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    I went to Nettts in Bridgeport and was actually impressed with the training I received. If you are looking local check Con-Way in Stratford, they were hiring students when I was in school. Your other option would be checking out construction companies. I don't know much in the way of what is in the Hartford area but I worked for an Asphalt company out of school. Knock on doors, stop by construction sites etc. Companies appreciate the effort in doing an honest to god job hunt. Plus if you go in and talk to somebody it makes you more recognizable than a name on an application.

    At least that's what worked for me. Shoot me a PM if you want more information.
     
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  7. JCRH

    JCRH Bobtail Member

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    I appreciate the responses! Thank you.
     
  8. Puppage

    Puppage Road Train Member

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    Hey, man.....how did everything work out for you? Where did you land?
     
  9. WisconsinF150

    WisconsinF150 Light Load Member

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    You get an automatic "PAY RAISE" if you get the hell out of Connecticut! I was born and grew up there. I'd love to move back but the state income tax is astronomical.

    If you move to a state with no income tax or at least a lowewr income tax, you'll be saving thousands of dollars a year, it's like a pay raise.

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