Need some experienced drivers input

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Rainmaker13, Jan 2, 2013.

  1. Rainmaker13

    Rainmaker13 Bobtail Member

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    Well, I decided to take the advice of the posters that responded however, yesterday the local company called and stated the job opening is no longer open. Apparently, the driver that they were going to replace has decided to stay and therefore I'm not needed.
    I understand folks change their mind however, this entire process has wasted three weeks of my time. I did the initial interview, drug screen/ physical, road test, background etc.. They were apologetic about it apparently this guy has done something similar to this before...

    Not only did I waste three weeks but all the other job offers are lost now as I informed them that I was taking the local job. So...it's back to the drawing board.
     
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  3. aiwiron

    aiwiron Road Train Member

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    Well that sucks,

    But I believe everything happens for a reason, perhaps better for you in the long run.
     
  4. pattyj

    pattyj Road Train Member

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    Is that flatbed company an over the road company?What do they mainly haul?Flatbedding is hard work especially in the winter.What company you choose depends how hard you wanna work.I would deffinately go with the local gig.You'll make more and home almost every night.But sometimes you may have an overnight run which means you'll have to stay in a hotel which the company will pay for.But if your hometime means alot to you,go with the local job.I just reread your thread and you say flatbed pays more,how do you know that?You should talk to another driver with this company and see if they're happy with their pay.
     
  5. Rainmaker13

    Rainmaker13 Bobtail Member

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    I figured that's just what people say to make you feel better ...lol. I suppose you can't force fate though...so now do I call the folks back with the other job offers and say yeah that other deal didn't work it so can I have another chance...
     
  6. Rainmaker13

    Rainmaker13 Bobtail Member

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    Thanks for the reply...the flatbed company I was considering has several departments...however, being a new driver I'm sure I won't have much choice in the matter. I know they have a building materials and steel coils..and from what I understand they overlap at times.

    I grew up on a farm and still help my brother and dad on their farms so I'm no stranger to hard work...and I'm from Pa. so I also understand how winter makes simple jobs hard.

    As far as more money goes I suppose that was more of a hope than a fact...
     
  7. Pmracing

    Pmracing Road Train Member

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    So you are familiar with hills, and deer being in the road just around every turn. That should help!

    Mikeeee
     
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