Side/Part time CDL jobs

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Blackbob, Nov 20, 2016.

  1. Blackbob

    Blackbob Light Load Member

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    Question, what's a good side/ part time gig for a new cdl holder? I just got my hard copy in the mail. However, I'm still active duty Navy and don't work Seabee's. I have most weekends off and fairly eaely days thoughs.

    So outside of the school I just finished, I only see trucks on the road. I'd like to stay proficient as possible over the next few months before I leave California. Just wondering what kind of idea's people may have. I live in Southern California and most Craigslist ads seem a bit sketch....really sketch.

    So anything that allows real world driving that's not OTR (for obvious reasons) would be nice.

    Thanks in advance!
     
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  3. okiedokie

    okiedokie Road Train Member

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    Truck jobs are sketchy everywhere. Try local delivery jobs.
     
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  4. Blackbob

    Blackbob Light Load Member

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    That's what I looking for , found one, but he wanted little more experience. the funny part is is that's my whole goal,lol.
     
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  5. slickWillie1980

    slickWillie1980 Medium Load Member

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    I would try and seek out the local farmers. I'd bet they can put you to work.
     
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  6. x1Heavy

    x1Heavy Road Train Member

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    You are discovering the limitations of the first year, need experience. Well... keep working it. The risk is you might end up with a bottom feeder who intends to wear you out in 90 days.

    Nothing OTR is part time. When you leave home with that 18 wheeler and assigned to drive a load 1000 miles or 3000 you wont know when you will be back home again.

    You are probably looking at a dump truck, beverage delivery etc. Local LTL is very demanding physically and also night day sleep cycles, flip often.
     
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  7. Blackbob

    Blackbob Light Load Member

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    That's what I'd prefer too, I live in Ramona,so I'm someone knows someone.
     
  8. TROOPER to TRUCKER

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    Local beverage companies also try logging companies.
     
  9. Blackbob

    Blackbob Light Load Member

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    The thing is I'm still im the Navy. Just trying to add a bit of experience while I'm still in. So it's not as bad when I seperate a year from now.
     
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  10. slickWillie1980

    slickWillie1980 Medium Load Member

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    That's what I do most of the year. I work on Ft Bragg in NC. Just got finished with beans a couple weeks ago. Other than any stray loads that need to be mopped up I'm done until next spring
     
  11. slickWillie1980

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    You said you are a Seabee?
     
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