New to trucking

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1039072 发表于 2020-11-15 18:29:56 I saw the other post you have , let me tell you something coming from a Cuban family that has lost everything to communism. If you value and love this country you would realize that Trump might not be perfect , but he is sincere and truly loves and puts this nation first. He has done more for this country , black community, Latin community , and all its citizens than Biden or any Democrat!Why do I want to be a trucker ? I’m a Commerical fisherman by trade and I operate heavy equipment. I am competing against illegals that don’t pay taxes or contribute anything to the community, that get taken advantage of and work for pennies. I believe in hard work and capitalism, I believe that we are blessed to live in this county and that it is not only our duty to be patriots but an honor to be one. I’m not bashing you , to each his own. But try living in Cuba , Venezuela, China , Russia , any communist county and perhaps you will realize how blessed you are to call America home.

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1039072 发表于 2020-11-15 18:36:05 I would do my very best to not be fired. I would much rather part ways without burning a bridge. But good to know

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1039072 发表于 2020-11-15 18:17:57 I have been non stop searching - school will cost be from 4-6k. If I end up going my own route; will these companies make me obligate time , even though they want to put me through their own program? Basically I am trying to avoid paying for it twice. I know that my first year will be tuff and I’ll most likely be used and abused. Trying to write it off as paying my dues. More importantly I just want to learn to really be a good / safe professional driver. I have owned boats and have been driving trailers for a long time and I’m confident I can drive a rig. However adding 80k pounds and snow ,ice ,people cutting you off and slamming their brakes , mountains , is an entire other beast. Although I want to make money and learn the business and maybe do my own thing, my top priority is staying alive and being a real driver.

","text":"If you come with your own CDL, you might still have to train, but you don't have any obligation to stay. \n\nI did what  recommended to you earlier. After the year, I bought my own truck and leased with a carrier. After 2 years, I got my own authority and haven't looked back. This is the route I took. No REGERTS!\n\nWhichever way you choose, will be the right choice because you have to learn with time and experience on what to do and what not to do.\n\nGood luck!","replyToPid":406835}

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{"replyTo":"","text":"Most small company requires one yr minimum experience, with clean record , is up to you financial needs  \nThis big companies the school is very basic just to pass DMV test \n200. Hrs road training  ,  you really in for a ride, and pay not so good you have to start somewhere \n","replyToPid":0}

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{"replyTo":"","text":"ask a crst driver they'll have better answer, \ngood luck","replyToPid":0}

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{"replyTo":"","text":"Absolutely not in CRST or CR England. I’m currently in phase 2 in the Roehl. Which means with my driver trainer. My phase 1 trainer. Told me he nearly went broke working for CRST. It was worth more to him to pay the contract back and start at Roehl. I think Roehl has a good program whether flatbed refer or van. If flatbed only I’d look into Maverick or TMC as an option. If you go with Roehl let me know I try to get you my contact. ","replyToPid":0}

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{"replyTo":"","text":"Also from my experience. I looked into schooling too for an option. My school wasn’t supported by other companies. So I’d have to find a job too. Normally not a big deal. However from me poking around. Most companies worthy wanted 2 - 3 years experience. ","replyToPid":0}

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1039072 发表于 2020-11-15 17:14:50 Thanks everyone ! I think I’m going to go with obtaining my cdl on my own. Hopefully I can find someone to hire me with no experience. I really appreciate you all taking the time to reply ! Stay safe out there and God bless!

","text":"Go anywhere but Crst. Guy I drove for leased me and another truck to Crst Malone and just we all about went bankrupt.","replyToPid":406821}

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1039072 发表于 2020-11-15 17:14:50 Thanks everyone ! I think I’m going to go with obtaining my cdl on my own. Hopefully I can find someone to hire me with no experience. I really appreciate you all taking the time to reply ! Stay safe out there and God bless!

","text":"i did that too. got my cdl on my own. $400 to take test and borrow their rig\n. could not Get anyone to hire me though. no verifiable experience. \nwent through refresher course w kllm. one week. no out of pocket. only obligated to the company for 6mos. been accident free for 18mos and a Wisc winter. good luck.","replyToPid":406821}

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{"replyTo":"","text":"I’d suggest going to a local school for cdl training. Don’t go to a “fast track school either”. Utilize your state funding if able. The school should have recruiters come by and that’ll give you a wider range of driving job opportunities starting out. Pick one and stay with them for at least 1 year. It’ll be tough(mentally)starting out but once you have the experience you’ll never be without a job. ","replyToPid":0}