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Dump Truck Experience

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by BluesDude98, Jul 23, 2015.

  1. Jul 23, 2015 #1
    BluesDude98

    BluesDude98 Light Load Member

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    I almost have 12 months OTR driving experience in both Double Condo, Single Condo and Day Cab tractors moving van trailers. I recently talked with a recruiter who said they would hire me but only after I hit the 12 month mark. That is a hard rule for them. When finishing the conversation he said don't get in any accidents and whatever you do don't drive a dump truck. If you drive a dump truck we won't hire you.

    What gives with dump trucks?
     
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  3. Jul 23, 2015 #2
    Cat sdp

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    The goal should be to work for a company that doesn't have recruiters .........
     
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  4. Jul 23, 2015 #3
    RetiredUSN

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    Dunno what your recruiter has been putting in his coffee, but I am a dump driver at the moment, and am eligible to drive for about anyone.

    Maybe.....they are asking for combination vehicle experience?
     
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  5. Jul 23, 2015 #4
    BigRik

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    Its wrong for him to discriminate , but end dumps have a bad reputation with being overweight and getting busted for it at least thats what I see in my neck of the woods. I think he meant dont get tickets. Im with cat sdp dont waste your time with a nit picking recruiter type company .
     
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  7. Jul 23, 2015 #5
    Big Don

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    What Rik said. Besides which, there are only two types of end dump trailers. The ones that have been on their sides, and the ones that will be on their sides!
     
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  8. Jul 23, 2015 #6
    okiedokie

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    I belong to the tip the tub club. Like Big Don said. You have or you are going to. Whatever you do don't drive a log truck for god sake.
     
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  9. Jul 24, 2015 #7
    WitchingHour

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    40 ft. frameless got the better of me once, too.
     
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