You're better off learning how to drive a big rig first (go dry van, or reefer -- for a while).
Then get into car hauling later -- if that's still what you think you want.
What is your zip code?
What endorsements do you have (if any)?
-- L
Thought on United Road Services
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I kinda wanted to jump into something difficult . Dry van and reefer don’t really teach me anything but how to be a truck driver . I want to learn speciality skills .
But I concur it probably will be easier to start off small . I just don’t like wasting time . -
Same basic strategy here.
In short -- you would not be wasting time.
Make all of your rookie mistakes....those first 12-24 months....pulling a "box"....& NOT with a load of expen$ive auto$.
In hindsight -- I'm grateful I spent my first 2 years pulling "boxes"....before I got into hauling fuel.
Suggestion: start a separate, totally new Forum thread (in the "Questions from New Drivers" subforum) -- explain you're just out of CDL school, where you are (zip code, & in MD)....you have all the relevant endorsements....and ask for brand-new-driver carrier suggestions.....LOTS OF HELP here on that topic.....
Tip: Hogan Transportation is a respectable place to start out in car hauling (they pay by the hour there) -- BUT...note that they want 2 years previous experience, elsewhere.
See what I mean?
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Two of the best carhaulers I know and worked with never drove anything but a car-hauler. One is retired after 30 plus years and the other is going strong after 12 years on the job. Years ago I definitely would say wait to get some experience, but today I say get the best possible job as soon as you can get it. Many people won’t think Carhauling is the best possible job they may think LTL or UPS is. I spent many years at LTL and UPS and I like carhauling best.Maverick Griff, carhaulerjeff and Tall Mike Thank this. -
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