is this the right thing to do?

Discussion in 'Trucking Schools and CDL Training Forum' started by life1975, May 30, 2010.

  1. life1975

    life1975 Bobtail Member

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    So, i'm moving to Florida in July and wont have a job when I get there. I've always thought about getting my license to drive big trucks. I've driven small truck (14 foot and box trucks).

    I'm single, like to travel and be on the road, don't stress out in traffic...

    Any advice? is there work to be found? Should I look for a school that has job placement or a local class and look for work on my own?

    Also, any advice about any schools near Fort Lauderdale is appreciated!

    Thank you in advance!
     
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  3. rich_t

    rich_t Road Train Member

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    From reading this board for the past several months, I am under the impression that there aren't many companies that are hiring newbies in the FL area right now.

    As for is there work to be found? I'm sure that most fast food joints are hiring.

    Do yourself a favor and spend a lot of time reading the various threads here.

    I wish I had done so prior to shelling out about $5K for CDL school last year.
     
  4. jtrnr1951

    jtrnr1951 Road Train Member

    We're FULL !!!!!!!!

    Check Georgia !!!
     
  5. dmg1029

    dmg1029 Light Load Member

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    With CSA 2010 coming, there should be about 175000 openings shortly..
     
    RAILSPLITTER Thanks this.
  6. jtrnr1951

    jtrnr1951 Road Train Member

    If you need a minimum income to survive, you Might make it here !!!!
     
  7. rich_t

    rich_t Road Train Member

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    Good point.
     
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    rich_t Road Train Member

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    I like mine fried on wheat bread with a slice of cheese and some miracle whip.
     
  10. RAILSPLITTER

    RAILSPLITTER Medium Load Member

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    Haha, "rich t," that's funny!!! Sounds good right about now... Maybe the OP should look into an in-house school with a middle-of-the-road company like U.S. Xpress. I started with them (didn't go to the in-house school, just signed on after U.S.T.D.S.), and I've seen worse companies since then, as far as grinder mills go...
     
  11. life1975

    life1975 Bobtail Member

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    thanks for the feedback, I was asking specifically about trucking jobs, so not much hiring going on? Would it make sense to go through a company that has job placement? or is it just a waste of time getting my license down there?
     
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