Recruiting Military Drivers
#11
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Join Date: Oct 2006
Posts: 96
Originally Posted by slo5o
Acranger pretty much you are going to find out like I have that military service doesn't mean much in the trucking world. Veterans preference means they will hire you or I just as fast as they would anyone else, with the same low pay rate. I have 3.5 years driving experience but due to the fact I spent four years in the army every company I talked to so far wants me start all over again. Its sad to think that they can use the fact you were willing to serve your country as another way to screw you over. How much time do you have before you get out?
Less than 6 weeks! I am pretty excited. I have some job offers over in Iraq as a contractor, and while I am sick of that place, the money is too good. After my time over there, I plan on truck driving school and a company driver for a couple years to learn the business. Then, depending on how I like it, I will either get out or buy a truck of my own.
#12
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Join Date: Sep 2006
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ACRANGER contact Bradley-Morris company about a career, you may be taking a deep pay cut going to truck driving school and then a mega carrier. This is just my opinion. I did 12 yrs Navy, went with Bradley-Morris, worked for Cummins for 3 yrs saved money and then went trucking. Its been up and down, but its a GREAT way to make a living.
#13
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Join Date: Oct 2006
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Originally Posted by LOAD IT
ACRANGER contact Bradley-Morris company about a career, you may be taking a deep pay cut going to truck driving school and then a mega carrier. This is just my opinion. I did 12 yrs Navy, went with Bradley-Morris, worked for Cummins for 3 yrs saved money and then went trucking. Its been up and down, but its a GREAT way to make a living.
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