Post: #26

By train. There'd still be trucks of course, especially for the last few miles of a route but most of the industry would get vaporized if they weren't freeloading.

Post: #27

(02-25-2015 09:02 PM)Basil Ransom Wrote:  By train. There'd still be trucks of course, especially for the last few miles of a route but most of the industry would get vaporized if they weren't freeloading.

Train huh?

Post: #28

Still a lot of money to be made for drivers in the industry. I work for a small/medium trucking company in Chicago and can help anyone that needs more info. If you come in with a solid goal and are smart with your money you can save up a very nice chunk of cash in 18-24 months. Anyone who is hungry and ready to work let me know I can get you a job.

Post: #29

(03-02-2015 09:23 AM)Vuk Wrote:  Still a lot of money to be made for drivers in the industry. I work for a small/medium trucking company in Chicago and can help anyone that needs more info. If you come in with a solid goal and are smart with your money you can save up a very nice chunk of cash in 18-24 months. Anyone who is hungry and ready to work let me know I can get you a job.

I can refer people to someone similar for New England

Post: #30

Just realized something as I was reading the process of getting a CDL in New Jersey. I was arrested for misdemeanor possession some 7-8 years ago. I was given a conditional discharge and as far as I know, the case was dismissed. Is this something I'm going to need to clean up before getting my permit?

Post: #31

I deal a lot with logistics on my job and if you look into trucking, check out some of the specialized stuff like flatbeds, reefer (refrigerated), etc. Shortages of drivers/trucks are sometimes much greater in certain areas but I'm not sure how much more they pay than plain vanilla 53' trucks.

Post: #32

Any guys with CDLs in IL looking for work PM me...we're trying to hire a few guys at my company.

Post: #33

In Canada I know there are all sorts of regulations that protect Canadian drivers from cheap competition. One being that if an American rig delivers a load to Vancouver, he has to head back to the states empty. Was told it is their particularly prevent Mexican drivers from undercutting prices. What is the situation in the US? Do the Teamsters still have any clout?

Anyway, some of the cabs these guys fit out are quite comfortable. Here's an article and pic form a Bloomberg article from last week:



http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2...driver-gap

Post: #34

I have 3 years of long haul trucking experience with a large carrier from 2008-2011. Wages are up considerably since I drove, and I made pretty good money (54k my first year) for having a 4 week education. Long haul truckers also receive huge tax breaks. I'm happy to answer any questions anyone has in this thread or via PM.

Post: #35

I would definitely consider this in Europe. Driving between different Eastern European cities in your own little mobile bed could have its benefits...

Post: #36

Won't apply to the guys already working in this industry for awhile, but for newbies that aren't into the tech space: Google has driverless cars already roadtested. FYI, draw your own conclusions.