Question on my next steps...

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  1. texasbbqbest

    texasbbqbest Road Train Member

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    Hey guys! Hope you are having a wonderful week!


    I just had a couple questions. I'm getting ready to start school in a couple weeks (23rd) and I'm looking at companies to apply to. The only hang up here is that I my school finishes mid to late March and I don't turn 21 until June 12. So I have 3 months in between to work locally. My goal is to work OTR after I turn 21.

    My questions:

    1. How early can I apply to jobs before my birthday?
    I'd like to time it right so I start (or at least be in communications) with a OTR company pretty soon after my birthday, but I don't want to apply so early that they blow me off for being under 21 at application.


    2. I can't decide whether I want to pull a refer or a tanker (leaning toward tanker). Should I apply to some of both?


    Thank you!
     
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  3. Chinatown

    Chinatown Road Train Member

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    Not all tanker companies hire at 21 yrs. old; Schneider Bulk might. Google : Schneider Bulk

    While you're in school you can try to set up an orientation date for 15 June with some companies.If it's too early, they will tell you to re-apply closer to your birth date.
    Here's some reefer companies that hire at 21 and there's probably several more some other drivers will post.

    Navajo Express
    Sue Vinje Trucking
    TransAm
     
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  4. texasbbqbest

    texasbbqbest Road Train Member

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    Thank you, Chinatown!

    I will check the Schneider Bulk again as I don't remember if they had a different age for Bulk than their Refer division.

    I'll check out the companies you listed.

    As for applying, I'll just give it a shot and see what they say.
     
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