Truck Driving Jobs

South Bound · #1 11-27-2006, 03:01 AM

I am sold, I talked about it alot with my wife and have done alot of research. I want to start trucking, flatbedding is the route I am gonna take. I have requested information with a couple of companies and schools to start my CDL training. I have driven alot of non-cdl straight trucks and pulled gooseneck and regular trailers across several states. Most of my life I have done construction, drilling or pipeline work. One thing that interests me is the freedom that seems to come with trucking. I have no D.U.Is or felony convictions, don't use drugs and have no points on my MVR. My work history is stable and I got a D.O.T. card about 6 mos ago. Any more advice would be great, this message board has really been a great information source.

hamboner · #2 11-27-2006, 03:13 AM

Just be sure to find a good company to work for. Dont sell yourself short with the training only companies!

yoopr · #3 11-27-2006, 03:32 AM

Congratulations and Good Luck
Ask ALOT of questions on things that are important to you-Write down a list and ask your recruiter.

GMAN · #4 11-27-2006, 04:26 AM

Make sure to get any promises in writing.

Crete_drvr · #5 11-27-2006, 04:29 AM

If you wanna pull a skateboard be sure to check out Hunt Trans. out of Omaha, NE. http://www.hunttransportation.com/

Good Luck!

yoopr · #6 11-27-2006, 05:27 AM

Forgot to mention-Make sure your wife has a list of questions for them also :P and then find the company that fits your needs the best.

chuck3507 · #7 11-27-2006, 07:07 PM

Arrow has not been bad so far. I am a newbe also.

GoldiesPlating · #8 11-28-2006, 05:45 PM

Best of Luck to You!! Feel free to PM or email if you have any more questions about TMC.

classicxl · #9 11-28-2006, 05:46 PM

good luck

ghost_ryder · #10 11-29-2006, 02:08 AM

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Originally Posted by South Bound

I am sold, I talked about it alot with my wife and have done alot of research. I want to start trucking, flatbedding is the route I am gonna take. I have requested information with a couple of companies and schools to start my CDL training. I have driven alot of non-cdl straight trucks and pulled gooseneck and regular trailers across several states. Most of my life I have done construction, drilling or pipeline work. One thing that interests me is the freedom that seems to come with trucking. I have no D.U.Is or felony convictions, don't use drugs and have no points on my MVR. My work history is stable and I got a D.O.T. card about 6 mos ago. Any more advice would be great, this message board has really been a great information source.

Go for it! From my experience, you will definitely have freedom, almost too much, but thats good and who don't like freedom? I still say a newbie should start out on dry vans but since you made your decision, go for it and good luck. Welcome to the club and you might like it.