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Need advice on employment

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by bullydog, Sep 12, 2007.

  1. Sep 12, 2007 #1
    bullydog

    bullydog Bobtail Member

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    I am trying to find a job with half decent pay(I make about 650-700gross right now) my problem is my driving record. I have 3 tickets in the last 3 yrs. speeding 45 in 35, driving on suspended license, and a credentials violation. They were all in april of 2005. I have my CDL but I didn't go to a driving school, so no one wants to hire me. I've had my CDL for a couple of weeks now. I have some experience driving with my roommate. He is a o/o. Insurance is too high or he'd hire me. I grew up on a farm driving hopper bottoms and grain wagons,but I didn't need a cdl. I am very appreciative of some advice. My dad is a driver for 26 years now but he doesn't want me to drive. I am a sales manager and getting bored. I ran a bunch of FEMA trailer with my little big truck, so I am kinda used to the road. Please Help!
     
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  3. Sep 12, 2007 #2
    MXH

    MXH Light Load Member

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    Find an owner-operator that ownes multiple trucks, and if he hires people w/CDL's to drive them, you've got a good chance of getting a job, but don't expect a good job......

    You might have to wait a few years, before you can get a good company job.

    And for Goodness Sake: QUIT GETTING TICKETS!!!
     
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  4. Sep 12, 2007 #3
    pathfinder

    pathfinder Medium Load Member

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    Bullydog, MKH is right,SLOW DOWN! I say this as a guy who used to get a speeding ticket evey 3 years like clockwork, right as another one came off my record. Learn to use the cruise, and get used to being passed. It takes a little time, but it is less stressful. You have dug yourself a hole, but not a very big one. With a little patience you can get out easily. And just pay your dues, your first job doesn't have to equal your last job!
     
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  5. Sep 12, 2007 #4
    bullydog

    bullydog Bobtail Member

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    alot of companies I notice are 3yr clean mvr. I'll meet that in April. I have slowed down trying to clean my record up. Any susgestions other than o/o? My dad drove for sunflower(now scahffer) he liked it but came off the road to drive dump.
     
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