im looking for a trucking job

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  1. thefalloftroy24

    thefalloftroy24 Bobtail Member

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    But my employment history over the last 3 years is spotty with a different job each year, each for a period of 4-6 months. Those are jobs on the books, i've been working off and on for my family's construction company from 2015 to 2024 off the books. I don't suppose anyone knows any companies or any tips for trying to snag a trucking job? Im also only 1 week into trucker school at the moment
     
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  3. Chinatown

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    If your family will vouch for you, just say you worked construction from 2015 - 2024.
    As long as the trucking company can call someone to verify it.
    Don't list the job hopping or you won't be hired.
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    Where is your location; state & city/town.
    Will you have endorsements? Better get all of them before graduating.
     
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    thefalloftroy24 Bobtail Member

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    the trucking school is in asheboro NC, i imagine i will indeed get every endorsement to really amplify my chances. i do have someone who will vouch for me as well. thanks
     
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    Chinatown Road Train Member

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    Is your domicile in Asheboro also?
    How many hours is the cdl school?
    If I were you, consider flatbed, tanker, refrigerated. Don't deal with dry van because the pay isn't as good weekly/annually as it is with the other three.
     
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    thefalloftroy24 Bobtail Member

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    I'm living in Carrboro. I appreciate the advice greatly, thank you.
     
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    thefalloftroy24 Bobtail Member

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    im at 46 hours at the moment, need 160 hours
     
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    Chinatown Road Train Member

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    Good, 160 hours is ok.
    For others reading your thread: Carrboro is in the statistical area of Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill.
     
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    It's difficult for new grads to get tanker jobs right now. When I pulled hazmat tankers the company hired a few new cdl school grads and after orientation and training period, the new grads did just as well as the experienced drivers. Don't let hazmat tankers scare you off.
     
  10. thefalloftroy24

    thefalloftroy24 Bobtail Member

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    very cool, thank you
     
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    Magnum OTR - Greensboro
    4715 Evans Town Rd, Greensboro, Nc 27406
    DRIVER TRAINEE PROGRAM
    Hiring all over North Carolina
    Drivers with less than 12 months of recent experience or no driving experience but have completed at least 160 hours of CDL school within the past 3 months are considered Trainees.

    – Every Trainee must attend 4 days of orientation which pays $900 when completed.

    – During the 4 weeks of training, Trainees are paid $800 per week or $114.29 per day. (Trainers are paid their regular mileage).

    – During training, the Trainee does 90% of the driving and planning, while the Trainer is there to advise. Team driving is not allowed. Trainer and Trainee maintain the same 14-hour clock.

    – After 4 weeks of training, Trainees will be issued their own truck and wages will begin at 45 CPM. By the time they reach their one-year anniversary, they will be making 51 CPM.
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