I wanna be a Truck Driver! Somebody stop me!!!!
#51
04-29-2012, 05:11 AM
GMAN does have a valid point, especially in a larger company. When a desk-driving job comes open, a driver can apply for it and get trained and transition into that new job while maintaining seniority, vacation time, benefits, etc., along with learning new skills and padding his/her resume.
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"Yours?" As in you'd pop a cap in anyone's ass who dared step foot on your turf? (Rev. Vassago) "We have too many truckers making $35K a year and voting Republican because he thinks a Democrat is going to come confiscate his guns." (geargrinder) "I don't live in Duck's Ass. That's about an hours drive before you get to my house." (Malaki86) 
#52
04-29-2012, 02:21 PM
I disagree that trucking is a dead end. There is opportunity to move up. You can become a dispatcher (not necessarily a move up), safety manager or other types of positions in operations. You could buy your own truck and be an owner operator. You could also get your authority and start your own company. You are only limited by your resources, abilities and initiative.
He loves it so much that he now makes a living out of takin' other people's crap! (literally)
GMAN does have a valid point, especially in a larger company. When a desk-driving job comes open, a driver can apply for it and get trained and transition into that new job while maintaining seniority, vacation time, benefits, etc., along with learning new skills and padding his/her resume. Hey to each there own i guess. I have alot of respect for OTR drivers and all the BS they put up with for the money. I know i wouldnt last a week. But someone has to do it.
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Truck Driving an occupation consisting of hours of boredom interrupted by sheer terror!! "All the coolie carriers suck. Log 70, work 80-100, paid for 50." - the Great ColdFrostyMug 
#54
04-30-2012, 12:19 AM
You are right to a point GMAN. I know a guy that drives for Venezia (where i used to work). There was an opening in safety department. Drivers could not apply for the job. They wanted someone who went to college for business and saftey. I think it was a bunch of BS. But it seems thats how all these bigger outfits are doing it. There is some validity to requiring a college education for some positions. But, I don't see a real need for a college education to be a safety director. Common sense, having a good understanding of the business and excellent communication skills should be the most important criteria. |
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