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will 6 months experience get me a better job?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Keepitzenn, Jan 1, 2017.

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  1. Jan 1, 2017 #1
    Keepitzenn

    Keepitzenn Light Load Member

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    I work at transam and i definately am not happy.. If i stick it out 6 months what companys will hire me otr experience in automatic. 6 months from now my dui will be 4 years old ohh im so close to five years
     
    Keepitzenn, Jan 1, 2017
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  3. Jan 1, 2017 #2
    Ridgeline

    Ridgeline Road Train Member

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    DUI?

    Stay where you are at.

    DO another 6 months and then start applying.

    YOU do know that it may not be better anywhere else?
     
    Ridgeline, Jan 1, 2017
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  4. Jan 1, 2017 #3
    Keepitzenn

    Keepitzenn Light Load Member

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    What do you mean i drove 3200 miles last week and made 710 dollars leasing before taxes 600 after that is slave labor. I drove all 70 and worked more than that like 90 hours id be happy with atleast 1k a week
     
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  5. Jan 1, 2017 #4
    TROOPER to TRUCKER

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    I think get to that 5 years mark to really set yourself up. Leaving shy at that may may other companies weary of the 6 months as well.
     
    TROOPER to TRUCKER, Jan 1, 2017
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  7. Jan 1, 2017 #5
    pattyj

    pattyj Road Train Member

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    Even with 6 months exp youre still considered a newbie.The better companies require a yr.
     
    pattyj, Jan 1, 2017
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  8. Jan 1, 2017 #6
    Wooly Rhino

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    Did you sign a Lease with Trans Am?
     
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  9. Jan 1, 2017 #7
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    Please say no!
     
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  10. Jan 1, 2017 #8
    Keepitzenn

    Keepitzenn Light Load Member

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    Yes i did i know they r screwing me im always 78000 pounds plus which screws my mpg a lot i should be making 900 a week acutally i lied i made 800 for 3200 miles
     
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  11. Jan 1, 2017 #9
    TROOPER to TRUCKER

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    What are the terms of the lease?
     
    TROOPER to TRUCKER, Jan 1, 2017
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  12. Jan 1, 2017 #10
    Keepitzenn

    Keepitzenn Light Load Member

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    6 months lol i dont wanna quit just yet tho its still bettet than my last job lol just wanna consider my options this company would be okay if i wasent hauling 78000 plus every effong time my trainer had all light loads im def gonna be a trainer in 3 months they make good money
     
    Keepitzenn, Jan 1, 2017
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