PT Need Extra $500/mo.- possible?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Keith01, Jan 8, 2015.

  1. Keith01

    Keith01 Bobtail Member

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    I know I'm going to get crap ton flaming and hate... so please link a thread or search term if this has been covered million times.

    I'm in DFW TX area, have my Class A CDL, but never used it... I have M-F 8-5pm salary job (not in this industry) that I usually finish around 2pm.. so I got free time, need some extra money. I'd like to use my CDL, get some experience (have none) and make extra $$ ? Don't want to give up my current salary job. I have F150, 20' flat utility trailer, and F350 flatbed dually w/7.3.

    Anyway I can use my CDL ... or should I just go to Papa Johns and try delivery pizzas? Thanks
     
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  3. Wolfyinc

    Wolfyinc Road Train Member

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    The experience is whats going to hurt you the most, depending on the times you are wanting to work may also as well. I would just try contacting some local small companies.
     
  4. Chinatown

    Chinatown Road Train Member

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    Work for Uber would be less complicated. Set your own hours.
    Uber.com

    Another option, since you have a pickup truck is work for a courier service.
     
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  5. baha

    baha Road Train Member

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    Having the correct ins. to pull a load for $ is like having to pay for child care when you have a 2ed job at night will there be any $ after you pay for everything, a job driving in afternoon with a CO. could pay more in the long run?
     
  6. Floorguy1

    Floorguy1 Light Load Member

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    Maybe try driving a yard dog for a local company in the afternoon or weekends
     
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  7. Keith01

    Keith01 Bobtail Member

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    Thanks for ideas and suggestions so far.... I'm open to anything at this point. Including uber.. UGH. lol
     
  8. G.Anthony

    G.Anthony Road Train Member

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    Well you might need a refresher course, but I'd also try just about ANY driver leasing agencies. Many times they need drivers for short term employment, and one that I get called from NEEDS part time drivers, at the hours WE need. I think it is named Centerline? They are Hq'd in CA I think? But are across the counrty.
     
  9. Tonythetruckerdude

    Tonythetruckerdude Crusty Deer Slayer

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    Check out the carriers close by you. Only thing is you'll have to count all time worked at your salaried job as " on duty not driving " time . may lead to some available time issues. With your 8 to 5 M thru F job you'll only have 20 to maybe 30 hours available to work in a trucking job , depending on whether the carrier is a 6 day or a 7 day carrier....
     
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  10. Wolfyinc

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    I wondered if people actually made much money doing that uber job
     
  11. Floorguy1

    Floorguy1 Light Load Member

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    wow never thought of that. Great point!
     
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