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Whats the job market like out there?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by jtaylor, Jan 16, 2011.

  1. Jan 16, 2011 #1
    jtaylor

    jtaylor Bobtail Member

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    Here is the deal. I have been in the road construction business since I got out of high school. Right now the future looks pretty dim for my line of work in my area. Trucking is not my first choice of career changes but I am just trying to be pro-active and explore my opportunities if I was to lose my job. I have a class A CDL with tanker and a current medical card. My driving experience has mostly been straight rigs (dump trucks and water trucks mainly) and a little bit of lowboy. I am an equipment operator but have drove trucks off and on as they needed me to since I was about 22 years old (about 15 years). I live in northwest Florida about 5 miles off I-10. My question is; Is there a job market out there for someone like me without having to spend a fortune on refresher courses or schooling? Thanks in advance for your help.
     
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  3. Jan 16, 2011 #2
    mr truckdriver

    mr truckdriver Light Load Member

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    short and sweet probably not in insurance company eyes you are inexperienced and we all know they run the trucking industry
     
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  4. Jan 16, 2011 #3
    123456

    123456 Road Train Member

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    What is the market like ??

    Up there try swift, or maybe May.........
     
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  5. Jan 16, 2011 #4
    N4TWZ

    N4TWZ Bobtail Member

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    I know there are companies out there who will take you with the experience you have, and pay you well, just keep digging
     
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  7. Jan 16, 2011 #5
    Bumpy

    Bumpy Road Train Member

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    Job market is,of course,tough,but,you will find SOMETHING if you look hard enough.
     
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  8. Jan 16, 2011 #6
    Zuma

    Zuma Light Load Member

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    I've been keeping an eye out, as I'm starting school tomorrow. Right now is a slow time of year where I'm at, and I'm still seeing a few jobs pop up here and there. I don't know anything about Florida though.

    Keep in mind when you get answers here, most of the discussion is about OTR and big rigs, so you'll get answers that reflect that. There are other driving jobs you may consider - sounds like you've already had some of those!

    Personally, I'd be happy to drive a dump and go home every night, rather than go OTR.

    Good luck!
     
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  9. Jan 16, 2011 #7
    chompi

    chompi Road Train Member

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    Check into rock/sand hauling up there. You may also want to consider looking into heavy equipment hauling or something to that effect. Good luck man!
     
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