Demand for non-trucking CDL drivers?

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by Infosaur, Jun 20, 2018.

  1. Infosaur

    Infosaur Road Train Member

    So we know about the shortage of CDL drivers, but what about the companies that need a CDL driver who's also a carpenter, mechanic or crane operator. (Among other things)

    I have my hands full just driving and unloading furniture, so I'm not even looking at a roofing company that needs an experienced carpenter who also happens to hold a valid CDL.
     
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  3. Dick Danger

    Dick Danger Medium Load Member

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    Is this a question?
     
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  4. Ridgeline

    Ridgeline Road Train Member

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    There is no shortage. NOT by any means. Capacity is going up and rates may go down. Companies are scrambling to keep drivers from moving but they seem to fill the seats with the added capacity.
     
  5. Silent farms

    Silent farms Bobtail Member

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    Yep they do qith fake promisses... better pay better drivers
     
  6. thelushlarry

    thelushlarry Road Train Member

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    If it is a question I will ask my wife she has the answer for everything.
     
  7. Gumper

    Gumper Road Train Member

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    My last job was a 45/45/10% split of driving, labor, and trying hard not to blow yourself up. It was hauling, and working with explosives for blasting. It paid less than a strait driving job with a whole lot more work involved. I much prefer throwing some straps, and tarping compared to blowing up dirt.
     
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  8. Fold_Moiler

    Fold_Moiler Road Train Member

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    There isn’t a shortage of crane operators here. I tried to get into that. Too hard with no experience at the moment. I’m talking big crane trucks that build buildings not a little boom truck that drops off shingles and ply wood.

    I know a hydro vac place hiring and some ready mix jobs.

    I drive a ready mix truck. I worked 10 hours today and drove 20 miles. Not so bad.
     
  9. TankerP

    TankerP Road Train Member

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    About half the operators in my plant have a class A license. They are required to maintain it.
    Also, guys with class A are paid higher than the ones that don’t.
     
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  10. Silent farms

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