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No OTR experience in Iowa

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Mikeskywalker47, Mar 30, 2017.

  1. Mar 30, 2017 #1
    Mikeskywalker47

    Mikeskywalker47 Bobtail Member

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    1. Got my cdl to drive flatbed loads for a hardware store and have yet to deliver a single piece of lumber let alone be road tested been stuck in a box truck delivering appliances so its time to look elsewhere... A little background I'm 47 married with 4 kids my wife told me to go drive and make some money ( everyone is OK with me doinget this ) What I'd like to know is who's hold I work for I don't want to switch from job to job I want a place that treats you good and pays good...
     
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    Chinatown Thanks this.
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  3. Mar 30, 2017 #2
    Chinatown

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    Did you attend a cdl school? If so, how long was the school.
     
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    VIDEODROME

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    My company Veriha has a terminal yard in Walford, IA. Might be worth a look.

    The main annoying thing about them is they're cheap when it comes to Tollways which leads to creative trip planning, especially around Chicago.

    Otherwise, they've been decent and fairly steady.
     
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  5. Mar 31, 2017 #4
    FireLotus

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    Don't know if this is your situation or not.. but, I do see it often.. where someone goes to CDL school and gets their CDL and instead of going OTR the get a local driving job.. some they have a CDL A but are driving class B trucks and even non CDL trucks... then after awhile decide they want to hit the road..
    Only they hear a nasty phrase... Refresher Course..

    I won' go on a rant here about the mythical refresher course...

    So.. how long has it been since you got your CDL and what class of truck have you been driving and for how long..
     
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  7. Mar 31, 2017 #5
    QuietStorm

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    Westside in cedar rapids has guaranteed weekly and will get you out there. I heard they're alright. Stay away from megas if you can.
     
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  8. Mar 31, 2017 #6
    Chinatown

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    I think they have a refresher course too so the OP can transition from box truck to tractor-trailer.
    There's also Don Hummer Trucking in Iowa.
    Make over a thousand a week at Magnum Ltd.
     
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