Finally going to jump in! Looking for a good starter company???

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  3. njt1313

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    I'm leaving an automotive company with a significant cash buyout. I understand that my fist couple of years will be lower pay and a lot of learning but the buyout money will allow us to to live at the same income level I'm at now. I am married and have 2 adult kids. My wife is supportive of this move because she knows it's something I've wanted to do for a long time. Will I like it? I guess time will tell. I'll tell you this, I'm beyond excited to give it a try. Pulling tanker might not end up being my cup of tea but there are lots of other options to try before I consider throwing in the towel. I'll keep you updated. I appreciate your feedback.
     
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    I can post some more companies if you want. Tried to post a variety of different types of trucking.
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    I hauled boats early in my career; only had few months driving experience.
    Really liked it. Pay was a little low though. Enjoyed gaining the boat hauling experience.
     
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    Avalon Boats truck driver:
    Responsible for delivering pontoon boats to our dealers across all 48 states/Canada.
    • Deliver products to our dealers on assigned routes.
    • Safely operate straight truck or tractor-trailer on assigned route.
    • Customer Service
    • Drivers must be available for overnight routes (routes generally range from 1500-2500 miles per week, some routes requiring weekend work.
    • Fairly light weight loads
    • Performs other responsibilities as apparent or assigned.
    Basic Qualifications:
    • High School diploma preferred or GED accepted.
    • Class A CDL
    • While a clean MVR is preferred, less than perfect driving records will be fairly considered.
    • Available to work weekends and travel on overnight routes/holidays.
    • Ability to read and complete various forms and records as required.
    • Walking, lifting (up to 75 lbs.)
    • Ability to work in a team environment and take direction from Supervisor.
    • Ability to follow all company, OSHA, MiOSHA, and MSHA safety rules.
    • Ability to pass pre-employment DOT physical and drug screen
    • Mechanical -- Knowledge of equipment, machines and tools including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
    Benefits
    • Competitive wages - .42 per odometer mile. Plus .15 per diem pay
    • **Sign On Bonuses!!**
    • Weekly pay
    • Paid by miles and stops
    • Bonuses offered
    • Medical
    • Dental
    • Vision
    • Life and Disability Insurance
    • Hotel lodging furnished for overnight routes
    • 401K
    • Paid Holidays, Vacations
    • Uniforms Provided
    • Gym membership allowance
     
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    Great stuff! Thanks.
     
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    Okay, good move, the automotive industry is in EXTREME trouble, and at least you're not leaving a highly profitable business like bilking the elderly . Social media has changed a lot. Many marital problems stemmed from not seeing someone for weeks. I live in central Colorado, and keep tabs on what's what for T/T jobs. Seems most company jobs hover start around $60K/year, the more specialized, naturally the pay is better, but takes 1 year minimum. These "starter" jobs aren't the end of the world, in fact, you'll learn a lot of aspects of trucking, you might not in a specialized deal. Couple local jobs near me that needed a year, but great jobs, a mail hauler, a bulk water hauler, lots of dump truck/construction and if you have the grapes, fuel haulers always looking, but rarely a grad. Insurance got the last say there. Good luck, kind of funny, I'm thinking of going back to Michigan, to the UP. Colorado isn't for poor people but a slew of jobs.
     
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    You and @Ridgeline can be BFF (Best Friends Forever)
     
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    Well Friday marked the end of my first week of Trucking school. I passed my General knowledge, combination vehicle, and air break test only missing 1 question out of 90 total across all three tests! That gives me a lot of confidence in my ability to retain a lot of information. I'm sure I'm going to need that for what comes next. Yard training starts tomorrow with a healthy dose of PRE TRIP INSPECTION...
     
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