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SarahsGMC Senior Enthusiast

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I'm looking into doing straight truck driving or some sort of delivery in state to start. I've always wanted to drive truck for the fact I love driving and I'd rather spend my day on the road rather than dealing with people in my shop/destroying my hands... So I'm asking how do you start out and what all do I need to do? Keep in mind I'm not doing long haul, I know some places pay for Cdl and training but not sure where to start and what to expect as starting pay/hours.

 

 

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Chris Senior Enthusiast

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Take it upon yourself to get your CDL. The less the company has to put into you the better your odds.

 

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That's true cdls aren't cheap tho I heard muchigan works (employment agency) pays for them not sure tho

 

 

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If you are wanting to truck around, you can work locally at a distribution center like coke or any beer company, you will just be delivering beverages around town and such.

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That'd be cool, I've been looking into straight truck we have a few drivers that regularly make trips back and forth between my shop and distributors

 

 

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Got a Coca cola distribution center near by? I hear they are great to work for and do the local delivery business.

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Dealing with people on the road can be rough too.. I've had my class A since 2000 and I drive every now and then for fun.... untill the stupid little ricers cut me off and send my blood pressure through the roof.

 

What an I saying. You'll have a great time.

SarahsGMC Senior Enthusiast

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Yea I hate most drivers but it's way better than what I do now, ill look into coca cola, never heard of TWIC tho

 

 

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Chris Senior Enthusiast

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The hot shots I've dealt with aren't local. We run Bakersfield CA to Myton UT and in the reverse

 

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Chris Senior Enthusiast

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My uncle wanted to do that and have me do the driving. I told him to buy me a Denali HD dually and a goose neck trailer and I'll drive where I'm needed to make money

 

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I want to shipping wars so bad that "country girl" is such an idiot

 

 

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Running a concrete mixer is always local, and usually pays well above average. I'm always looking for drivers if you wanna re-locate waaaay north.

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How far north is way north? I'd like to bring in 500+ a week after taxes right now I'm making just under 400 after taxes on 40 hours

 

 

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