Should I go back into trucking?

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by iceman32, Jun 15, 2020.

  1. G13Tomcat

    G13Tomcat Road Train Member

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    Pretty much like what @scottied67 is doing. He got his new T/T job due to his background in construction/heavy equipment. Yeppers, correct good sir.
     
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  3. jason6541

    jason6541 Road Train Member

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    Wish my body wasn’t so torn up I would go back to working on heavy equipment and trucks. Like I said stay the hell out of trucks as much as possible.
     
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  4. iceman32

    iceman32 Medium Load Member

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    Yes I tore my body up too from relocation. I had to go Japan and get a third opinion x-ray and MRI on my spine because the blue cross doctors were looking at the results like they were blind. I’m still on Testosterone replacement therapy and HGH, but I feel like I can go do heavy labor again.

    Do you recommend getting specialized in all of the heavy equipment? I’m trying to figure out which one makes more money. One friend says digger, the internet says crane so I don’t know.
     
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  5. jason6541

    jason6541 Road Train Member

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    not sure but don’t limit yourself. I have known some crane operators who make #### good money. However they are also out of work a lot due to weather. High winds, thunderstorms and other such things.
     
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  6. 88228822

    88228822 Heavy Load Member

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    You will still probably get messed with. It is happening to me more and more. I guess I picked the wrong time to shave my head and start wearing camo pants and an american flag bandana.
     
  7. Oakland Raiders Forever

    Oakland Raiders Forever Medium Load Member

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    Very true. I was treated very well at the 1 construction company I worked for and I really knew nothing about construction , that CDL was a golden ticket.
     
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  8. Opendeckin

    Opendeckin Medium Load Member

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    It sounds like you'd be a lot better off if you had stayed inside of trucks.
     
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  9. Tropsnart

    Tropsnart Road Train Member

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    14 an hour for armed security? My 18 year old makes 13.75 an hour at Taco bell in NY. Going up to 15hr. soon because of governor ventilator's minimum wage laws for fast food workers.
     
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  10. scythe08

    scythe08 Road Train Member

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    Heavy equipment, hands down.
     
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  11. CargoWahgo

    CargoWahgo Road Train Member

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    Eh just change before you go out into crowds.

    You said you are doing that but you should've been doing that anyway.

    Doctors don't wear coats to the gas station.
    (only the nursing aides and nurses wear scrubs out) which is highly unprofessional and just gross.

    Take that crap off.

    I wouldn't be caught in any parking lot walking around in my umpire gear. Some mom would stab me.

    But if you hate the job definitely do something you like better. If getting bugged at the gas station is your biggest gripe then just change. Such an easy fix.
     
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