Starting out in Texas

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by fretfrek, Sep 10, 2010.

  1. fretfrek

    fretfrek Bobtail Member

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    Heavy dude, If I understood right, the some companies train and help you get your CDL and then you work for them. Am I right?
     
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  3. HEAVY DUDE

    HEAVY DUDE Road Train Member

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    Yes, most of the big Companys have a school program. Some waive the fee after X amount of time employed and some you repay at X amount per week.
     
  4. fretfrek

    fretfrek Bobtail Member

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    My other question then is how much should I expect to make starting out with one of these companies.
     
  5. Rerun8963

    Rerun8963 Road Train Member

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    low end..........$20,000 to about $30,000........until you get your experience. you just ain't gonna get rich quick driving a truck, no one does, and if anyone says he does, he's a down right liar............
     
  6. chalupa

    chalupa Road Train Member

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    Or.....you can try to hook up with the gravel buckets in Georgetown. Go hang out at the truck stop near Texas Crushed Stone on 35. I'm sure you can get something....lots of o/o's in the area.

    Willams Bros. is always tearing up 35. Apply to them too.
     
  7. Kittyfoot

    Kittyfoot Crusty Ancient

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    Oh hey now..... being a trucker I make alllllll kinds of money. Lesssee now, I gots dollar bills, I gots a fitty cent piece, I gots nickles, dimes and quarters. No cents tho.... cause everybody knows truck drivers don't got no cents. :biggrin_25525::biggrin_2559:
     
  8. Rerun8963

    Rerun8963 Road Train Member

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    ain't that the truth...we are the biggest bunch of "centsless" people on the earth..........!!!:biggrin_25522:
     
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