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Phoenix, AZ
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Considering A Career
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Currently not a member of the trucking industry. I am 20 years old and in college. So far, college has not been what I thought it would be and I am having second thoughts about my degree choice. I am considering a change in my life although, I am not sure where I want to end up. I do really enjoy driving and seeing the country, so I've been considering a career in trucking since my cousin has told me good things about it.
I know I am young and inexperienced, and therefore, probably very misled and ignorant about the topic. So I am open to any advice anyone is willing to give.
Posted: 3 years, 6 months ago
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Should I wait, and what should I expect?
Hey guys, I'm new here and considering possibly getting into the industry. Only problem for me right now is that I am only 20 years old. Currently, I am in college studying accounting with a scholarship. However, I do not seem to be enjoying it very much and I am not entirely sure life in an office is what I want to pursue.
I have been toying with the idea of going for my CDL after I turn 21 this upcoming spring. Although, I do not really know what to expect, what I should study, or if I am even qualified to become a Driver. I assume in most cases, driving experience is only going to come through actually spending time behind the wheel. However, I also know there is more to the exam than just the driving portion. I was wondering if there are any tips on how to study or what to study in order to be successful if I decide to pursue a career in trucking.
The other question I have surrounds qualification. While I do have work experience, it is relatively minimal and has primarily been under the table cash payments for summer jobs. While my most previous job last summer required me to fill out a 10-99 form, the rest have been relatively simple cash payments under the table. Will this lack of verifiable work history make it more difficult for me to find a job trucking? I guess I can use my previous employers as references but other than trusting their word, there is not much other than a 10-99 to prove I even have had a job.
Thanks for the help, I know I am young and therefore probably very ignorant when it comes to the trucking industry. So please feel free to educate me on anything I seem to be misled by or anything that I misinterpret.
Posted: 3 years, 6 months ago
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Should I wait, and what should I expect?
CORRECTION
I have mistyped the above "1099 form" as "10-99". I also would like to clarify on my question about a lack of verifiable experience. I have numerous references that would speak highly of my work ethic. However, being so young and coming from college, would that be enough? Would companies accept those circumstances stated above and not assume anything sketchy is going on? Or would it be better for me to seek out a job now with a W2 until I turn 21?
Thanks for the help again, and sorry for being so ignorant on the topic. I definitely need to do more research.