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Youngster with a problem...

Discussion in 'Seek Employment' started by Trucker19, Aug 25, 2009.

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  1. Aug 25, 2009 #1
    Trucker19

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    Hello everyone I'm new to this forum and was hoping for some advice. I am currently 19 and my CDL Class A. I am here in texas and almost everywhere you have to be 21 and up. I was just wondering if there was any hope for me to find employment or should i just wait. I've been calling and visiting companies to find a job but i just haven't been able to find a driving job.
     
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  3. Aug 25, 2009 #2
    lowbudget

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    did you try the construction companies? You have to be 21 to cross state lines. I also see plenty of trucks at the pipe yards that are strictly local... at least they better be since they wouldn't even pass a fly-over inspection from DOT.
     
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  4. Aug 25, 2009 #3
    brsims

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    Hey, I resemble that remark! I used to drive some of those locals around here, and they would to pass a flyover DOT check. From a really high, low-res sattelite, but that still counts! Sorta.
     
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  5. Aug 25, 2009 #4
    Trucker19

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    ya i have tried but through online like craigslist they told me that there insurance company would not take me.....
     
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  7. Aug 25, 2009 #5
    broncrider

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    try some of the oilfield tankers

    but your age, and lack of experiance is gonna hamper you
     
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    Try oilfield like was said, try agricultural, that seems to be a way in. You may also get experience in other states that way, at least, my nephew did.
     
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  9. Aug 25, 2009 #7
    Trucker19

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    Thanx for the advice i havent checked in oilfields or agriculture. I've been trying other companies in the food transportation area.
     
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  10. Aug 26, 2009 #8
    Trucker19

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    IDK if anyone can tell me were to look like....i know the rules but like online? or yellowbook? or go to companies office stuff like that.......
     
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  11. Aug 26, 2009 #9
    lowbudget

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    Anyone else here can correct or expound on me here, but I would just go to places. And don't just ask for an application, fill it out and leave. Talk to them, or if you're not good at that then go to your local job service and ask them to help you in that area.

    I'm also going to forewarn you that it may take a while but if it is something you really want to do then don't give up. You have things working against you:

    age: young = inexperience in the insurance company's eye
    = cannot cross state lines
    economy: not sure how the economy is down there but I know we will not go down there anymore until the rate picks back up off the floor
     
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  12. Aug 26, 2009 #10
    Trucker19

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    Ya the economy is really messed up been unemployed since December which sucks especially when you have to help out your family....well Thanx again im not going to give up ive always wanted to be a truck driver! and im going to keep trying till i find something....
     
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