No mountain experience an issues getting hired?

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  1. Zonno

    Zonno Light Load Member

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    Some companies don’t even respond if an applicant doesn’t live within the area. If I can at least speak to someone and let them know that I’m planning to move to the area, I’d have a chance.
     
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  3. OldeSkool

    OldeSkool Road Train Member

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    When I moved to NH I sent in numerous applications and called in. Nobody would give me a job even though I had years of experience. After I got moved, I changed my location and sent in an application to the company I wanted and they called me back later that day, had an interview and hired me. Good luck getting a job before you move.

    They will probably hire you with a Georgia CDL, but probably won’t be too interested until you’re up there.
     
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    lual Road Train Member

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    If you move up there -- & they still don't hire you -- then what?

    :dontknow:

    -- L
     
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    bryan21384 Road Train Member

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    Right so all the more reason to not speak lol....I'm one to let people draw conclusions about me as opposed to telling my secrets
     
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    If you ever pulled charcoal out of Parsons, W.V. then you can drive anywhere.
     
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  7. Zonno

    Zonno Light Load Member

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    That’s what I’m thinking. It’s worth mentioning that I’m financially stable and also have a fair share invested in the stock market, having always dollar cost averaged every paycheck, so I have a nice little nest egg built up. So even if I moved, I could survive for the next 6-8 months (other than rent, I don’t have any car or credit card payments, etc., nor do I have family to feed). Worst case scenario, I end up having to move back where I am now. It would be a financial setback, and totally defeat the purpose of moving up there to begin with. But no matter what happens, I won’t starve or go bankrupt.
     
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    Just drive like your life is dependant on your driving, take your time, do not rush, take every hill ( espically the ones you don't know) serious. slow down, gear down before you drive down. You'll be fine. I run mountains regular, never have a problem taking my time, don't worry about the guy behind you drive your truck keeping you and your load safe, and let themn worry about theres.
    As it's been said, You can go down a mountain to slow many times, but to fast only once.
     
  9. OldeSkool

    OldeSkool Road Train Member

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    You can get some kind of job once you get up there. It may not be exactly what you want, but it would get you some income until you knew for sure who you wanted to work for.
     
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    Seeing as I’m currently driving a dump truck hauling asphalt, I should be able to get on with virtually any paving company who’s hiring if I were to move. Then I could just work with them for a year or so, or perhaps finish the season (many of them shut down for the winter), and maybe find something hauling fuel (as they typically get super busy in winter). Would this sound like a good idea?
     
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  11. OldeSkool

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    Ya I’m sure that would work fine. There’s a lot of guys here that run dump truck in the summer, then plow truck or propane and fuel oil in the winter.
     
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