How did you fair this year?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Zoltan1a, Feb 11, 2019.

  1. Chinatown

    Chinatown Road Train Member

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    Finish this school year. Schedule cdl school to begin immediately when school lets out. This way you can check it out and not have to resign from teaching until you're satisfied it's going to work out.
     
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  3. Chinatown

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    Oh, you just need a refresher course then, not the full school.
    Some line haul companies have a dock to driver program. Maybe you can do that; work the docks and driver part time until they feel they can turn you loose on our own.
     
  4. Zoltan1a

    Zoltan1a Road Train Member

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    I am definitely not walking away in any crazy manner because it is easy to go back if things don’t work out. I was thinking of trying to get a job right after the school year and using the summer as a trial period as well
     
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    Have you heard anything about Knight. They have a terminal here in Vegas? I know they are a mega carrier I just want to get 12 months so more doors open
     
  6. Chinatown

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    Maybe Chois Trucking in Las Vegas.
    CHOIS TRUCKING INC
    3367 Trickling Stream Cir
    Las Vegas, NV 89117
     
  7. Chinatown

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    Don't know much about Knight. I guess they're ok though. Haven't read anything negative about the company that would dissuade me as a new driver trying to get started.
    Knight merged with Swift and Knight manages both companies.
     
  8. Zoltan1a

    Zoltan1a Road Train Member

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    I just need to get some experience and then apply to these companies.
     
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    Easy to make $70K+ at most line haul companies.
     
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    Just need to get my butt in that driver seat and do it in the least painless process
     
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  11. TravR1

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    Lately I've been getting better runs more consistently. They are finally sending me to California this weekend and then will be driving around Pheonix after that. First time being in that area. I know Calif. has some weird laws. I can't remember but I know my tandems have to be a certain way.

    Haven't done the Vegas run either. I hear they schedule you with lots of downtime that run so you can take in the sights if you want to while you are there. Take in a show or two.
     
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