What was your first trucking job ?

 

Flatbeddin' 48 states. BOL

 

Reefer supposely 48 states.

 

Before my discharge from the U.S. Army in 1967, I began writing letters to various trucking companies and state associations. The Missouri Bus and Truck Association Information Bulletin said that I was available, and they received two replies. Subsequently, I was hired by Parkhurst Mfg of Sedalia, MO to replace their OTR driver who was retiring. Parkhurst had a new Crackerbox GMC with a 6 cylinder Detroit and ten speed. I picked up a new flatbed at the Dorsey factory, Elba, AL. Parkhurst made truck platforms primarily for farm straight-trucks, and utility trailers and bumper hitches for the rental market. The hitches went to a repair yard in Hollywood, FL. The platforms went to dealers in places such as Corpus Christi, TX and Rochester, MN. After one year, I quit Parkhurst for a union job.

 

The li'l stick hauling outfit in my sig. New Energy Bedrooms, Inc.

 

in a six wheeler dump truck and a tag along trailer in 1 state lol moving backhoes and bobcats

 

Reefer hauling Frozen Fruit for a local Fruit Processor, 48 and Canada.

 

Hauling wheat from the field to the elevator when I was in high school.(dont have to have a CDL for farm use)

 

Just got hired to my first trucking job - a regional flatbedding job that will keep me close to home but still counts as "OTR." Lots of drivers at this company have been there for at least a couple of years, which bodes well for me.

Whatever company you choose as your first, plan to stay there for at least a year! Job hoppers have alot tougher time getting hired anywhere.

-Robin

 

Driving 1966 GMC cracker box with a dump trailer.