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Degree to go alongside Trucking?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Spazzer, Sep 22, 2019.

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  1. Sep 22, 2019 #1
    Spazzer

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    Posted this on the r/truckers reddit but also wanted to gather some opinions here:

    Looking to get in to OTR Trucking while working towards a Logistics and Fleet Management Degree online. Wanted to know if anyone had any experience in transitioning into a management position from trucking.

    How useful would a degree in fleet management be or is it a waste of time and I should just focus on getting OTR experience; applying for jobs after a few years?

    Any input would be appreciated.
     
    Spazzer, Sep 22, 2019
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  3. Sep 22, 2019 #2
    MysticHZ

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    I transitioned out of management and into trucking … a lot less stressful and a heck of lot less BS ...
     
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  4. Sep 22, 2019 #3
    Accidental Trucker

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    The hot degree right now is supply chain management. There's almost bidding wars for those guys, and they start in the high 60's to 80's right out of college.

    I would think of it less as a transition from trucking after you get the degree as some useful experience as you start a second career.
     
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  5. Sep 22, 2019 #4
    Spazzer

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  7. Sep 22, 2019 #5
    Spazzer

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    Ah okay that's a good view on it, thanks for your insight!
     
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  8. Sep 22, 2019 #6
    starmac

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    I have known lots of drivers that had degrees, and chose trucking over the original career they worked. sometimes it is because of a feeling of freedom and or much less stress, sometimes it is because they make more money, than what they are paying student loans off for.
     
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  9. Sep 22, 2019 #7
    Atlanta trucker

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    True ... I know many that chose trucking after working in the field that there degree was in.
     
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  10. Sep 22, 2019 #8
    Midlife Trucker

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    Swift pays for college.
     
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  11. Sep 22, 2019 #9
    Spazzer

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    Thats interesting to hear, is that because of the pay or just the "freedom" you get from being otr?
     
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  12. Sep 22, 2019 #10
    Midlife Trucker

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    I have a degree. I’ve been in executive management for a couple decades. I’m moving into trucking.
     
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