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Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by kilikachille, Mar 29, 2020.

  1. Western flyer

    Western flyer Road Train Member

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    You got to get out of Miami if you want a job.
    Plain and simple.
    Most companies don't want to go there,
    And most will lose money just trying to get you home.
    Got to get up to I-10 at least.
     
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  3. MOBee

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    Western Express in TN wouldn't take you? Even to put you in their finishing course?
     
  4. Chinatown

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  5. trucker2121

    trucker2121 Light Load Member

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    they usually take you. may have to sit with a trainer for a two weeks.
     
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  6. MOBee

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    Not to be rude, but sitting with a trainer right now, might be a good thing.
     
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  7. kilikachille

    kilikachille Bobtail Member

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    I sat with a trainer for close to two months. Only crashed because I never experienced driving on snow. Literally my first day ever driving on snow. I know now to definitely definitely drive slow on the snow. I tell everybody I can who's interested in CDL about this. I also tell them to download a phone call recording app to cover their ###.
     
  8. FoolsErrand

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    Call up the canning plants and juice plants in the everglades and see if any of them have open seats due to corona virus callouts. Even on a temp basis just to say you are still trucking.
     
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  9. Metacoyote

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    Hi Chinatown. Do you know of any good carriers that allow drivers to bring their dog with them? I have a pitbull/black lab mix that weighs about 60 lbs. I haven't driven since 11/19 (thought I was done with it but haven't been able to find a decent paying alternative.) I have about nine years of actual driving experience since 2008 with an X endorsement. I've pulled mostly dry van with an occasional reefer. I live in Atlanta, GA, so if they have a place to park around here that would help as well. Thank you.
     
  10. speedyk

    speedyk Road Train Member

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    This ^^^^

    If the company uses DAC i walk out. It's only going to be used against you. Any company that uses HireRight, DAC, Tenstreet, etc, just move on. It is still possible to be hired on a handshake.

    Drive around, including industrial places, observe who has trucks doing things you'd like to do, write those names down, and give them a call.

    Also, under Options on Craigslist is a checkbox for Bundle Duplicates, it boils all those ad spamming megas down to a few ads.

    Then look carefully for the ad that is the only one that company will run this year, because they need one driver. If a company needs 20 drivers you don't want to work there.
     
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  11. Chinatown

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    Not sure about weight of the dog, but check these:
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    Mid South Transport | Logistic Services, Warehousing ...
    https://www.midsouthtransport.com
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    Refrigerated frozen freight trucking dry ... - Climate Express
    https://climateexpress.com
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    Wilson Logistics
    https://www.wilsonlogistics.com
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    Navajo Express: Heavy Haul Shipping Services and Truck ...
    https://www.navajoexpress.com
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    Holland Enterprises, Inc. | Family Owned and Operated ...
    www.hollandent.com
    Holland Enterprises, Inc. is a fam
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    Dutch Maid Logistics | Now Hiring Drivers
    https://dutchmaid.com
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    Schuster Trucking Company – Drive for Schuster
    driveforschuster.com
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    Green Products Company
    www.greenproducts.com
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