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Driving part time

Discussion in 'Questions To Truckers From The General Public' started by Moose95, Aug 23, 2010.

  1. Aug 23, 2010 #1
    Moose95

    Moose95 Bobtail Member

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    I have 4 days off every week, I need a backup plan, my wife and I have driven across country 3 times and enjoyed every second of it, in 15 years my kids are out of the house but due to company bankruptcies and pension raiding I’ll never be able to fully retire, I’m 41 now and have time to make something work, so my question is can I start driving part time now for extra income and experience then later on when the kids graduate high school quit my job and drive with my wife and see the country? Thanks guys.
     
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  3. Aug 23, 2010 #2
    chompi

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    You probably can but it is going to be tough finding a company. You will probably have to aim towards a company that runs team and be like a "fill in guy". If you don't already have your cdl you are probably most likely going to have to drive full time for a year or so before doing just a part time gig. Companies get scared when you are out of a truck for periods of time. Maybe give us a little more info so that we can help you out. Do you have your cdl? How long? Where are you living?
     
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  4. Aug 23, 2010 #3
    Moose95

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    Well I hate to say this but no I don't have my CDL and have no idea how i would find either the money or the weeks of time to get it.
     
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  5. Aug 24, 2010 #4
    chompi

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    From the time you start your schooling including orientation and training will be at least two solid months. From there you will probably not be able to do part time until you put in about a year of driving over the road. Maybe you could look into some kind of local gig. Not easy to get into but is possible. Good luck.
     
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  7. Aug 24, 2010 #5
    walleye

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    I would look into any local food, beer, liquor, soda, ext type delivery companies,...

    More than likely you would start out as a truck loader or drivers helper, But as time goes by most will train you for the cdl,......

    Never know, You might end up with a good local job out of it,...
     
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