Recent graduate going to get experience in Honolulu-HI

hyperliquidloser · Nov 28, 2024

Lexi13 said: ↑

I’ve decided that I enjoy driving stick shift and would prefer to do so in a place with good weather. During my research, I discovered that most trucks in Hawaii have manual transmissions, and you can actually work as a part-time trucker there, which is exactly what I want. I would love to hear from anyone currently driving there or who has recently driven in Oahu. I wouldn’t mind dividing my time between a few islands if I can find a company that operates on several islands.

Also, I was taught using a 10-speed transmission. Could anyone explain the differences between a 10, 13, and 18-speed transmission? Hopefully, it won’t be another learning curve for me.

I’ve already made a few calls, and most companies want me to stop by to apply, then they’ll take me on the road before making a decision. They are also asking for a resume. My previous experience is corporate-related and not related to trucking, so I’m not sure why they’re all asking for one. In any case, I welcome any good and useful advice.
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LOL are you a new CDL holder that lives outside hawaii? I had this dream when i started forget it bro.. HAWAII is expensive AF.. being a trucker there is like working at mcdonalds in texas.. only no free food... Also alot of people have the same idea as you. Most of those companies will require 1 year OTR experience and OTR dosent exist in hawaii.. Wish they just built a #### bridge to hawaii already instead of all this money to ukraine #### it fml

hyperliquidloser · Nov 28, 2024

Long FLD said: ↑

If you don’t have your TWIC card it will severely limit what you can do. Other than food service and beverage delivery you’re going to be going in and out if the ports.

DHX has a presence on multiple islands and that would be mostly container work. Some petroleum companies might operate on other islands but I’m not familiar with them.

You’ll mostly find small companies that are sort of jacks of all trades. I worked for a guy on the Big Island. I hauled macadamia nuts in an end dump, hauled nut shells to a cogen plant, hauled some rock and gravel to Kona, and hauled cattle. Did a little container work like loads of coffee beans and some tank containers of hot oil.

I’m not sure how familiar you are with Hawaii but if you are a Caucasian from the mainland you won’t be liked and work will be difficult. My friend that I worked for is a native Hawaiian so I sort of got a pass but there were plenty of times I was called a Haole.
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im white i think .. they liked me i did have some sketchy run ins.. i just said im not american and they were cool.. Treat people there with respect they are basically like pe

Lexi13 said: ↑

I’ve decided that I enjoy driving stick shift and would prefer to do so in a place with good weather. During my research, I discovered that most trucks in Hawaii have manual transmissions, and you can actually work as a part-time trucker there, which is exactly what I want. I would love to hear from anyone currently driving there or who has recently driven in Oahu. I wouldn’t mind dividing my time between a few islands if I can find a company that operates on several islands.

imagine if hawaii had a line haul gig that made you drive a day cab and fly you from island to island and put you in hotels MY GOD>..

Also, I was taught using a 10-speed transmission. Could anyone explain the differences between a 10, 13, and 18-speed transmission? Hopefully, it won’t be another learning curve for me.

I’ve already made a few calls, and most companies want me to stop by to apply, then they’ll take me on the road before making a decision. They are also asking for a resume. My previous experience is corporate-related and not related to trucking, so I’m not sure why they’re all asking for one. In any case, I welcome any good and useful advice.
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FearTheCorn · Nov 28, 2024

I got my CDL and want to drive around Berverly Hills banging starlettes. Do I have a chance?

LoneRanger · Nov 28, 2024

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I got my CDL and want to drive around Berverly Hills banging starlettes. Do I have a chance?
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yes. Just need a commie flag and the hairy lack of shower squads will run to you.

just make sure not all bend over, some will make you bend over.

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