Very little experience, need a soft landing to get started, anynideas

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    Hello to anyone listening. Lol
    Looking yo get started in trucking on more of a full time basis. Have some experience, but I'm one of those who looked at the book, rented the truck, took the test. This was around 2013,before the school mandate. Didn't want to.pay 5000 for school,cost me 500 altogether.
    Have some crude hauling experience, flatbed haul, and some container also. Along with a 14 wheel, dump, etc. All total, maybe 3.5 yrs. Some not verifiable though, as I worked for fly by nighters, due to just needing experience.
    Any suggestions on an outfit that treats one right? Im not a "trucker", but I can drive/ haul without incident.
    Thanks for any response.
    Bat
     
    Bat_Joker, Aug 12, 2025 at 12:59 PM
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    where?

    OTR,local?

    tank, flat bed???
     
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    Is your CDL and DOT Physical up-to-date?
    Any endorsements?
    You're in Tulsa, OK?
     
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    how do you know where he is? lol
     
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    Click on his blue avatar screen name.
     
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    ahhhh......
     
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    Try applying at Paul Transportation in Tulsa. They are a flatbed outfit that use to hire new drivers. Maybe you could get on with them or get some guidance from them on what you need to do…maybe take a refresher course through an accredited school?
     
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    "Livin on Tulsa Time", Don Williams anybody?

    You might try Melton..
     
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