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Truck driving career CDL: Is it a scam or is it a legit need
Posted on 4/3/18 at 1:16 pm
Posted on 4/3/18 at 1:16 pm
Buddy is going through tough times, PTSD, OCD, and other issues that make it difficult for him to work with others.
He has been unemployed, living with mom for almost 2 years now. Has a degree in marketing from LSU, but he's unmotivated to go for a job in his degree.
Anyway, I'm thinking of careers where he can be on his own and thought about truck driving. Does anyone have experience with these local truck driving academies and the local job market for drivers?
He has been unemployed, living with mom for almost 2 years now. Has a degree in marketing from LSU, but he's unmotivated to go for a job in his degree.
Anyway, I'm thinking of careers where he can be on his own and thought about truck driving. Does anyone have experience with these local truck driving academies and the local job market for drivers?
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Posted on 4/3/18 at 1:17 pm to Kujo
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Buddy is going through tough times, PTSD, OCD, and other issues that make it difficult for him to work with others.
If he's wreckless enough, he could totally be a truck driver.
This post was edited on 4/3/18 at 1:17 pm
Posted on 4/3/18 at 1:17 pm to Kujo
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unmotivated to go for a job
I understand tough times but this may be an issue.
Posted on 4/3/18 at 1:18 pm to Kujo
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Buddy is going through tough times, PTSD, OCD, and other issues that make it difficult for him to work with others.
He has been unemployed, living with mom for almost 2 years now. Has a degree in marketing from LSU, but he's unmotivated to go for a job in his degree.
Sounds like he has a bright future at the DMV.
Posted on 4/3/18 at 1:18 pm to Kujo
sounds like you need to dump your boyfriend and cut your losses.
Posted on 4/3/18 at 1:18 pm to Kujo
It's okay if you live with your mom. And yes, CDL drivers are definitely in demand right now.
Posted on 4/3/18 at 1:18 pm to Kujo
He should totally drive for Swyft, they treat their employees extremely well.
Posted on 4/3/18 at 1:19 pm to whoisnickdoobs
The company I work for has dozens of idle trucks because we can't find drivers to man them.
Posted on 4/3/18 at 1:19 pm to Cotten
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understand tough times but this may be an issue.
No experience, all sales based. He doesn't have the attitude or temperament for sales. He needs something simple, away from computers and people.
Posted on 4/3/18 at 1:19 pm to Kujo
He has a long road ahead.
Posted on 4/3/18 at 1:20 pm to Kujo
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Truck driving career CDL:
Same as a River Pilot less $440K a year in wages.
This post was edited on 4/3/18 at 1:22 pm
Posted on 4/3/18 at 1:20 pm to SidewalkDawg
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Sounds like he has a bright future at the DMV.
Or the postal service. If he has PTSD then his "going postal" had a good chance of coming true.
Posted on 4/3/18 at 1:21 pm to whoisnickdoobs
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CDL drivers are definitely in demand right now.
Very true. They are definitely scraping the barrel for drivers now.
Posted on 4/3/18 at 1:22 pm to Kujo
A lot of jobs for truckers out there. I believe they said that over 50% will be retiring in next couple years, and they don't have enough to replace. So some are being paid to stay on, with companies begging people to come join their team.
Posted on 4/3/18 at 1:25 pm to Kujo
It's a stressful lifestyle. Your friend will have to practice holding up traffic and camping out in the left lane. Can he handle that?
Posted on 4/3/18 at 1:25 pm to Kujo
Sounds like he is lazy as frick. Everyone has "PSTD" when we realize we won't be a multimillionaire by 30 doing a hobby.
Posted on 4/3/18 at 1:27 pm to HempHead
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He should totally drive for Swyft, they treat their employees extremely well.
Swift treats their employees so well, they sold them all to Knight Trans.
Posted on 4/3/18 at 1:28 pm to Kujo
My buddy is looking for a CDL driver for his dump truck. There are lots of truck jobs
Posted on 4/3/18 at 1:29 pm to Kujo
DIESEL DRIIIV-VAN ACADEMYYYY-UH
Posted on 4/3/18 at 1:29 pm to Kujo
Most drivers have to drive over the road for years if not decades before they can find a good local job that is worth a damn.
Basically when he goes to apply for a local job he will be competing with 20 other drivers that have been driving years.
Basically when he goes to apply for a local job he will be competing with 20 other drivers that have been driving years.
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