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Wanting to get into trucking

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by reniffk, Jun 30, 2007.

  1. Jun 30, 2007 #1
    reniffk

    reniffk Light Load Member

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    I am thinking about going into trucking for the money and I have wanted to get my "A" for a long time. What is the better way to do it, go through company sponsored training or go to a local school first? If I did go through a company sponsored training is there any that will do it local or are they all OTR for at least a year? Being a family oriented man I would like to stay close to home or be home every weekend.
     
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  3. Jun 30, 2007 #2
    notarps4me

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    I would say your best bet would be maverick for getting home on the weekends. Mcelroy does also, but you need a school or recent OTR with them.
     
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  4. Jun 30, 2007 #3
    shortrookie

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    Everyone tell us rookies were you work first yr and this yr and what made then now how long truckin what co. work for.
     
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  5. Jun 30, 2007 #4
    tjgosurf

    tjgosurf <strong>New Driver Helper</strong>

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    Family man at 24? Odd but ok. There are thousands of posts just like yours, please look around, read. Now my advice? As I am getting out of a local job here next weekend, thank god, I will say this if I ever have to hire a driver I would much rather hire an OTR than a local driver. The locals seem to have the worst attitude, and do as little as possible.
     
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  7. Jun 30, 2007 #5
    shortrookie

    shortrookie Light Load Member

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    O/o? Or Company?
     
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