looking to start career in trucking?
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it takes a special breed to be a truck driving man
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Thousands, just do a search. Go to a truck stop, pick up one of the trade publications, then go to thier web-sites. You will find affiliates listed there.
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buy out a small trucking company
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Go to college and get a degree in Construction Management. I'm currently working on mine. I just finished my first year and have already had a ton of job offers. Big companies from all over the country are begging for Construction Managers. I attend Boise State. 22 students received there degrees this spring, everyone of them already had jobs. These companies will let you intern with them during the summer and then when you get your degree you already have a great job. Check it out. The demand is very high and Boise State has one of the best programs in the country. If you are interested and need some help or have questions, feel free to contact me. Good Luck
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This is a great question.\nI've been involved in Logistics for some time (give or take 10 years).  The only advice I can really give you is to get a degree in college, along with an APICS certification (preferably the certification first, as the testing through certification can reduce the number of classes you'll have to take in college).\nAs far as financial contributions, I'd budget around $2,000 for the certification...and then factor in whatever college $ you'd have to pay out.\n\nThe logistics field contains many attributes...most of which involve things like supply chain management, Total quality management, Just in Time...plus many other theories.\n\nThe premise of logistics is the same, however, ...and that is what is involved in getting an item from point A to point B in a specific amount of time.\n\nEducation would be your basics in starting...then experience.  But with my experience, I'd rather have someone who has a good blend of both.\n\nHope this helps.
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Should have enough to at least obtain a entry level management position in logistics. Do not expect to start at the top simply b/c you have an MBA. Experience will give you the desired rewards down the road.
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One thing you will need to learn a whole lot about is called "Freight Forwarding" and it may be a good idea to go to work for one.  Not willing?  Then you will have to study up very thoroughly all details of this subject on your own.  Pay particular attention to payment procedures.\n\nYou are in great danger going into import/export without this knowledge from my point of view.  See what existing importer/exporters have to say...\n\nDoesn't take too much to start once you have the knowledge.  You will need a website, Uncle Sam will be proud of you if you help export U.S. products, thus increasing employment here and helping to reduce the trade deficit.\n\nYou will need to familiarize yourself with the United States Department of Commerce and all their rules and regulations on this subject.  Custom House procedures.  Banned imports, banned exports.  If you do not, you could get yourself in enough trouble to actually end up in prison.\n\nGo for it, but do this preliminary footwork so that you can avoid pitfalls.  In a business, never promise anyone anything that you are not absolutely sure you can deliver on, taking unforeseen events in mind as well.\n\nDon't tie a lot of money up in one big transaction.  Start small and move cautiously while you are learning the ropes.\n\nBeware of con artists in foreign nations.  Learn about letters of credit and good references.  Beware of brand new companies and people.  Keep track of reliable and unreliable contacts.  Keep excellent records of everything.\n\nI have not actually done this work, just an older person with broad knowledge.  Someone else may do better on your answer, friend.
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You can try, if its not too expensive, it might be worth it. It will be a write off, so spending the monies shouldnt be your main concern...\n\nI would just worry that it wouldnt provide you with the business you are looking for...\n\nAre you advertising in local papers? Signs on your truck? (You can get signs made on magnet sheets, that are easily removed and placed on again.) ALso make up posters and post them on local bulletin boards...\n\nGood Luck!
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You have a good idea to start small and work up from there. You need to make sure all your paper work is in order before you do anything. Make sure your drivers are good drivers. Then start contacting local companies that ship out to get loads. As you start there will be a lot more that will come along with a  good reputation. Good Luck
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how the hell you gonna learn to drive a truck online?
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Start writing a business plan.  Call people who are already in the business and ask if they can give you advice.  Make sure you have good insurance and if you want to try to find a mentor who may have been in the transportation business try www.score.org.
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Are you talking about futures and forwards or just general trucking?  Because futures I gotta type out and trucking well, do this\nhow much do you want to get paid an hour?  \n(let's say $20/hr) multiply it by how many hours will you be working/driving\nhow much will it cost you to deliver the goods? Don't forget gas+insurance+depreciation of vehicle + tolls\nAdd everything together and you have yourself a fee :)\n\nRival
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go for it.  If you want to have a future in the industry start now.
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This came from the CareerBuilder website:\n\nMechanic DistTech is seeking a mechanic for our trucking terminal located in Reynolds, GA to perform maintenance on our tractors & trailers. A CDL license endorsement is pref'd but not mandatory. We offer a competitive hrly rate & comprehensive benefits pkg. For confidential consideration, call Eric Woy at 478-847-4175 or apply in person at Route 128, Reynolds, GA\nSource - Columbus Ledger-Enquirer
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I graduated from TDI Truck Driving Institute in Irwin,Pa. near Pittsburgh. They have other schools in the country not sure of thier location though. Good luck.
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You need to get a different career than trucking.  Either go to school to get a new trade or just apply for a job in a different industry.  Perhaps you could be a dispatcher, for example.  The trucking is not going to work with your meds.  You won't be able to get your CDL renewed if you have to take the meds anyway.  Your health is no longer good enough to drive for a living.  If you keep sitting that much you will lose more and more function and circulation in your feet and eventually may lose your feet, which happens to a lot of folks with diabetes.  You need to get busy and find some other kind of work.  Your employer will probably do whatever they can to avoide workers comp or UI.  You can fight them or you can just go get another job.  That's what i think.
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You sound as though you are freelancing this trucking gig.  Get caught and it will be costly.  Are you insured?  Do you have a USDOT number?  If you knew your business, you wouldn't be on here asking a question like that.