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Clarksville, IA
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Posted: 9 years, 1 month ago
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Newbie help and advice in job searching
Frito, I agree and I have heard "no" before haha! At this point I would like to stay within my area of home. I have 2 children and they both live in the area. I live on an acreage on a state highway and would like to find a job eventually that allows me to bring the truck home. Unfortunately I am in the middle of nowhere green acres so to speak but within 50 miles of a couple larger metro areas. One of the guy's in my class applied to Schneider so I will monitor that too. I am going to apply at Heartland which is based out of Iowa City and seems to pay well for a large Iowa based carrier. Again not sure of the rookie hiring policy. Also Conway has 2 depot's within an hour of me but I don't think the driver's take the trucks home there. I have not had a moving violation since 01/01/2000 no DUI'S or accident's ever which I hope help's somewhat. I would consider team driving because I would make more and do not have to be home on any particular day such as a weekend.
Posted: 9 years, 1 month ago
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Newbie help and advice in job searching
Frito, I went to their website and it looks and sounds great. I live outside of the 150 mile radius but I will call them anyway and ask!! Thanks, John
Posted: 9 years, 1 month ago
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Errol, Thank you for the advice. I guess a couple of my concerns are getting locked in a bad deal and getting "raped" for pay since I am a rookie. John
Posted: 9 years, 1 month ago
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Newbie help and advice in job searching
Sorry, this is so duplicate post. I needed to add more to the subject line.
Okay I will complete my training at the end of this month. I have already "passed" but still need to put the additional school time in. I will have my hazmat , doubles-triples and tanker endorsements (less the fingerprint portion. No kids at home and I am single so I would like advice for starting my career on the road. Companies to apply at and why, team drivers vs. solo. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks !!!
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Okay I will complete my training at the end of this month. I have already "passed" but still need to put the additional school time in. I will have my hazmat, doubles-triples and tanker endorsements (less the fingerprint portion. No kids at home and I am single so I would like advice for starting my career on the road. Companies to apply at and why, team drivers vs. solo. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks
Posted: 9 years, 1 month ago
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Newbie
I owned a successful business for 13 years in Florida that I started from ground zero so I have a pretty good business sense. I got out when the getting was good. From what I have read buying/leasing a truck is a poor choice for a rookie. I doubt I would consider that until I have at least three years under my belt and with a lot of research I will add. My tuition is paid for already so that is not an issue. I just don't want to get in a situation where I make 30 to 35k a year and on the road all of the time. I can get a local job not trucking for that locally but have always wanted to drive. Just thought I should clarify my post.