Itsslow

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i would like to drive for coca cola, coors, something in that general area is there any advise that anyone could give me in this area as far as money,what certifications i need, & any other suggestions on different places that would be better then the places i mentioned

thanks

Cody

perrco

most places like that wont hire u unless u have a yr exp. do wat me and my freind are about to do where goin to the weatherford college to get are cdl its a month long course and they help u get a job afterwards

SSHAWK

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If you don't mind driving out of state look into JB Hunt! My dad has worked there for some time now. They’re always hiring!!

Only thing is, he leave on Sunday and gets back Thursday night. But again that’s his run….. You could have something completely different.

Domsz06

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best bet is to get your CDL, then join a teamsters union and have them help you find work, then if you don't like the union after a year, quit and go work somewhere else.

I always heard JB. Hunt screws their drivers over, no offense SSHawk, just what I heard.

GreatWhiteZ28

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you have it a tad wrong with the companies origianlly mentioned...Coca-Cola, Miller and Bud Distributors/wholesalers will hire CDL holders with less than a yr experience...what they usually tend to do is move people around within the company 1st then look for outside CDL holders....I have a few friends that work for Coca-Cola that drive/deliver and they were hired with a new CDL they just aquired....the Beer distributors don't really have any requirements either other than a clean driving record...as I used to work for a Bud distributor here and seen how A/B handles that end since I was in the delivery side myself..just not a driver

caramaro

Coca Cola screws their drivers over,I drove for them for 5 years.

ls6firebird

im a teamster and glad i went that route. i would definately recommend it if thats an option for ya

gregrob

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Prime inc is a good place to get started, they have a good training program and you can make decent mine if you're willing to work hard.

Get into the oil field work if you really want to make some money

Itsslow

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how much can i expect to pay for my cdl and how long will it take....

thanks everyone for the responses keep em comin

Itsslow

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what happened with that just curious

Itsslow

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how did you like workin for bud?

baalic

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Apply at Halliburton if there is oneness you. They pay houy and pay you to get your cdl and pay for for cdl training and liscence. Base pay around 40k but because your paid hourly it's closer to 70k

Itsslow

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so just apply even if i have no license at all?? & no exp

BizZzatch350

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We had a driver who drive for coke, seems like it really depends on the route you got. for oil field you will need your hazmat certs.

ls6firebird

i did my apprenticeship thru a cdl training program. it was free since i was doing it thru my union, but i think that one was around 3k and it was 3 months. some are as little as 3 weeks and some will go several months. if you go that route, research the school before u sign up. u dont want to go thru a cdl mill. some of those will barely teach u enough to pass the test and nothing more, so even if its cheaper, its a total waste. if you go to a good one with good instructors, u will learn a lot and have no regrets. most will help u find a job too. most will be over the road probably, but they may find local opportunities too

Itsslow

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damn didnt realize that cdl's were 3 grand.... id need to get something cheaper than that

Domsz06

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cdl's are not 3 grand, it's the class.

and the reason the oilfield pays well is because you work 80-100 hrs a week, so gotta think what you want to do, work a lot to get more money, or what.....

GreatWhiteZ28

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I liked it a lot...great benefits and mostly some good people as well..(everywhere has 1 or two ********) I'd go back if I could but since they don't rehire that kinda sucks...

Itsslow

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but dont you have to have the class to get a CDL..

yea i knew that about the oil field not really my cup of tea too many hrs for me

baalic

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For Halliburton, although you may be on the clock for 80 hours you will work for 25 hours.... And they pay you for your cdl and all endorsements and usually only require a year of service if they pay for your cdl.. And yes with no experience you can get hired and trained... The job isn't as hard as some seem to think.