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  1. Long FLD

    Long FLD Road Train Member

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    If you think you can’t stand out against other drivers competing for a job just wait until you have a truck and most of the people you’ll talk to are only concerned about price.

    I sort of feel bad for the general outlook you have for life. If you feel it’s not possible to make yourself look better than other drivers you will be stuck applying to the same jobs you’ve been trying for. Truth is the job you think you want will come from a carrier who doesn’t advertise for help.

    The company job I had for ten years had a waiting list when I applied to work there. With the exception of one company everyone I worked with as an owner operator came from connections with company’s who didn’t advertise. The job I have now after selling my truck was because of the reputation I had for how I took care of my own truck. I can promise we aren’t competing for the same jobs.
     
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  3. tscottme

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    You wait until you are officially rejected by one company before applying at another company? Did you apply to ANY employer today? There's literally not one business in your part of Florida you haven't already applied for work? What part of California did you come from?
     
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  4. Walk Among Us

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    MOM, I said I would clean my room but now that you asked me again I will NEVER clean my room! <door slam>
     
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    @FredTheBasset and @Sapphire_Glitter should go in together as team drivers. I bet they could get almost out of a parking lot before something bad happens. But it wouldn't matter, because neither one would be at fault. Sapphire wouldn't be getting paid enough and Fred would blame the school for him not passing his driving test.
     
  7. RockinChair

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    It's a shame seeing a thirsty horse standing next to a creek with its nose in the air.
     
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    Powder Joints Subjective Prognosticator

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    You can make 20 bucks an hour here flippin burgers
     
  10. Sapphire_Glitter

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    All florida carriers that im aware of ive applied for already, I applied for Koch and some prime fleet owner ad I found, rapid response, Drakebush and TransAm

    (Currently applying for colonial cartage)
     
  11. Sapphire_Glitter

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    I dont live in one of those states, id be lucky to get $9 an hour in any job, even high skill jobs here are maybe $15-$25 an hour
     
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