i honestly don't get the mindset of trucking companies. like you can even be a trash driver and then mention leaving thinking they are going to be so happy you're gone, but then they will be like what can we do to keep you lol. maybe reverse psychology i dunno
1 year lets say your job opportunities double. 2 yrs you can pretty much do anything anywhere and it's about the time you should think of getting endorsements and training to haul beyond a dry van unless ofc you dont want to haul anything else which is still viable.
Or look into higher paying work. The best paying dryvan positions are usually LTL with full endorsements or the hallmark of company driving is walmart. Just by benefits alone.
Most upper echelon companies require 3 yrs of experience in their specific freight.
I’m going to CDL school for my class A in a few weeks. Should I just go to a dryvan mega for a year and then look for something else like tanker or something? Is going into flatbed as a rookie worth it?
I got my CDL a few months ago and pretty much the standard play is to go to a mega for a year, go to a mid range company for another year or two then look for the sweet gigs. It’s like porn, before you get to have 3 sums with hot chicks you gotta do your time in gay porn. It’s not ideal but the payoff is hopefully worth it. lol
What mega did you start with? I’ve heard Swift and Schindler have good training programs and are setup good for newbies. Yes I know they pay trash but your first year pays crap either way.
Is it worth trying flat bedding right out of school? I think would be more interesting than just boring dry van bumping docks. I’m not afraid of some manual labor.
Do your first year at a Mega, learn the rules and become the best driver you can. Pay your dues. Build up your tolerance levels for long term driving. Be safe and on time delivery reputation.
After that, the sky is the limit for you any where else. You’ll go from $32K a year to easily $80-$100K a year at a good company.
Well. Trucking is a lifestyle. It’s not just a job. And locals, local day running drivers don’t make near the amount OTR drivers makes, and yes, I’m aware they’re exceptions to the rule but that’s small percentage. If you’re gonna be local, home every day…expect to work 11-14 hrs a day, 5-6 days a week.
I've done quite a bit of job searching, and I don't think I've seen a job position requiring over 2 years. I'm sure they're out there, but with 2 years, you are going to have a nice pallet of options.
gitprizes@reddit
quite literally the best aspect of being a driver
gamingtrucker1@reddit
Or calling a old company that you left on good terms. Starting on Monday after getting fired on Friday.
gitprizes@reddit
i honestly don't get the mindset of trucking companies. like you can even be a trash driver and then mention leaving thinking they are going to be so happy you're gone, but then they will be like what can we do to keep you lol. maybe reverse psychology i dunno
OmarNubianKing@reddit
Yeah but I've only had all my cdls for a year. What's the security year? 3?
CapitanPino@reddit
1 year lets say your job opportunities double. 2 yrs you can pretty much do anything anywhere and it's about the time you should think of getting endorsements and training to haul beyond a dry van unless ofc you dont want to haul anything else which is still viable.
Or look into higher paying work. The best paying dryvan positions are usually LTL with full endorsements or the hallmark of company driving is walmart. Just by benefits alone.
Most upper echelon companies require 3 yrs of experience in their specific freight.
Examples are Air Products or RB Stewart.
Donald_Trumpy@reddit
I’m going to CDL school for my class A in a few weeks. Should I just go to a dryvan mega for a year and then look for something else like tanker or something? Is going into flatbed as a rookie worth it?
ReinforcedRaincoat@reddit
I got my CDL a few months ago and pretty much the standard play is to go to a mega for a year, go to a mid range company for another year or two then look for the sweet gigs. It’s like porn, before you get to have 3 sums with hot chicks you gotta do your time in gay porn. It’s not ideal but the payoff is hopefully worth it. lol
Donald_Trumpy@reddit
Quite the analogy brother 💀
What mega did you start with? I’ve heard Swift and Schindler have good training programs and are setup good for newbies. Yes I know they pay trash but your first year pays crap either way.
Is it worth trying flat bedding right out of school? I think would be more interesting than just boring dry van bumping docks. I’m not afraid of some manual labor.
thedeafguy20@reddit
Do your first year at a Mega, learn the rules and become the best driver you can. Pay your dues. Build up your tolerance levels for long term driving. Be safe and on time delivery reputation.
After that, the sky is the limit for you any where else. You’ll go from $32K a year to easily $80-$100K a year at a good company.
Donald_Trumpy@reddit
What’s it like going local after one year? I don’t think I want to be OTR for any more than is necessary
thedeafguy20@reddit
Well. Trucking is a lifestyle. It’s not just a job. And locals, local day running drivers don’t make near the amount OTR drivers makes, and yes, I’m aware they’re exceptions to the rule but that’s small percentage. If you’re gonna be local, home every day…expect to work 11-14 hrs a day, 5-6 days a week.
Mr_bungle001@reddit
Lol “cdls”
OmarNubianKing@reddit
All of em lol
Montreal4life@reddit
minimum 1 year, 2 years you're good for the majority... 5 years clean with all endorsements and some interesting experience you'll go anywhere
Bogey01@reddit
I've done quite a bit of job searching, and I don't think I've seen a job position requiring over 2 years. I'm sure they're out there, but with 2 years, you are going to have a nice pallet of options.
Neowynd101262@reddit
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Hypno-Mark915@reddit
"I was looking for a job when I found this one!"
qaf0v4vc0lj6@reddit
"Guess I will call around while I am on my involuntary vacation"
Hypno-Mark915@reddit
You mean, "extended home time?" Lol
HumbleSituation6924@reddit
This guy's laugh is contagious 😄
coronaaprilfool@reddit
Yep!
Fun_Tough_7216@reddit
& you can tell the new company you quit 😏 don’t ask how i know🤫
MssMoodi@reddit
Lovin it. Lol