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Posted: 10 years, 4 months ago
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As a new driver finishing CDL school if given the option which transmission type (Maunual -v- Automatic) do you experienced drivers recommend for starting out in as a truck driver? Or is this something new drivers should not concern themselves with?
Posted: 9 years, 10 months ago
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Conflicted - deciding between companies
It's good you've done research but it really depends on what kind of freight you want to haul as to what companies to apply for jobs. You can shot gun it, but I'd recommend further research on types of freight, example: flat bed, refer, tankers, dry van etc. Nothing will deflate your trucking career faster than getting that wrong. Some truckers like flat bed or refer and others don't. It also depends on your experience and endorsements you may have. And more importantly is having a good background and driving record. If you have speeding tickets or DUI(s) it may be impossible to get a trucking job (or good job). Like most industries there are good companies and bad ones and there are many things that decide those qualities; therefore it also depends on your knowledge, skills and abilities along with a good record that determine the quality of company that is willing to hire you. And then sometimes you just have to take that leap of faith and hope for the best. A good company will get you plenty of freight and miles, keep you busy and ensure you get home on time, or as scheduled. The first year will be the hardest, most new drivers quite and for many reasons. Once you get hired try to stick it out with your first company for at least a year. Once you get a good year of safe driving experience you can move on to a better company and or better pay. Good luck and Drive Safe.