Essential Information for New Drivers

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Admin, Jan 14, 2015.

  1. jamesk02

    jamesk02 Bobtail Member

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    I’m in high school and I play on driving in my state straight out of high school. I need advice. If I went to a bigger state such as Texas (I’m currently in Georgia)would I get more miles=more money?
     
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  3. Farmerbob1

    Farmerbob1 Road Train Member

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    The Texas economy is rather large compared to Georgia. The taxes are also less. I would say that the chances are very good you would do better in Texas. Especially if the government starts cracking down on companies that hire illegal immigrant drivers.
     
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  4. jamesk02

    jamesk02 Bobtail Member

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    That’s what I was thinking. Do you know of any companies that will hire an 18 year old straight out of school?
     
  5. Farmerbob1

    Farmerbob1 Road Train Member

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    Specifically, no I know nothing of in-state jobs. You need a job that will keep you inside Texas (or Georgia) to stay legal until age 21 or 22. (Not sure if its 21 or 22.)

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  6. jamesk02

    jamesk02 Bobtail Member

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    Reading up on laws and studying. The legal age do drive out of state is 21. Thanks anyways
     
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  7. Volvoisacumm

    Volvoisacumm Bobtail Member

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    Most of all companies will require 2 years of experience unless u find one that could either team u as a team driver ( i dont recommend) or a local may intrastate company that will get u enough experience, in tx they always hiring flatbed driver hauling pipe on the northen part, odessa, lubbock,midland they offer very well pay and sometimes is worth to hang in there coupleof years make good money and go on u own after that, my 2 cents on it. Good luck
     
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  8. STexan

    STexan Road Train Member

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    Reality Check -

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  9. John861

    John861 Bobtail Member

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    yes im agree with you
     
  10. Hauler_bowler

    Hauler_bowler Light Load Member

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    JB Hunt recruiter telling me .56 cents a mile rate. Should I believe her??
    Amazon dedicated account??
     
  11. Farmerbob1

    Farmerbob1 Road Train Member

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    Sounds possible if you have a couple years experience. How many miles per week are drivers on that account averaging? What is the average length of haul?

    If you are pulling 6 x 300 mile loads a week, 56 CPM doesn't make you a lot unless there other ways to make money on the account. And if that is the case, you will want to know what those ways are.
     
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