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	Where to look for a Truck Driver Job with no experience? I want to be a truck driver. I know some web sites to look for truck driver jobs but do you know any web sites? Because there is so many truck's on the road these people had to get this job at these companies some how but how? 1 answer - Asked By: Krystian - 1/31/2013

	Do truck drivers get drug tested in Australia before getting employed? I'm getting a truck driver job, do I have to do a body cleanse? I might still have some weed in my system. 1 answer - Asked By: Great Goomba - 6/18/2011

	What do you think it would be like to be an Ice Cream Truck Driver? There are some openings for an Ice Cream Truck Driver job in my area and I am going to apply for it. Be my luck I would run over a kid that darted out in front of me or something. 9 answers - Asked By: Mr Winky - 6/1/2011

	How to get a truck driver job? I want to become a truck driver but don't know where to start. Can anybody give me some direction to help me get going? 5 answers - Asked By: L.C. - 8/5/2006

	How to get a drivers job in denmark? I want to find a job for my brother. He has category B,C,E drivers license and seeks for a truck drivers job. But the problem is that he doesn't speak danish language! But he could work in a danish company to drive inside Europe, because he speaks many other languages. So the question is how can i help my brother to get a job? I searched the internet but couldn't find much. Should I go to workers agencies ( vikar ) and see if they are looking for a driver? 1 answer - Asked By: - 12/5/2010

	How much does the average truck driver make in a year? I just wanted to find out if being a truck driver is a good job, and plus whats a good company to work for? 3 answers - Asked By: richshit73 - 6/24/2008

	In your country is being a truck driver a respected job with decent income? And are some university graduates willing to be a truck driver if they don't seem to find a job related to their university departments? 2 answers - Asked By: bilgilikisi - 8/23/2012

	How do you get a job as a truck driver when you need 6 months experience? I've been looking around the internet for a good replacement job for myself. I am interested in becoming a truck driver and many of the options seem to be very lucrative and ideal for my situation. However, every single one of them requires me to have 6 months or more of Class A big rig driving experience in order to get the job. I have been looking for days and have not found anywhere that accepts a new driver with no experience. How do you get truck driving experience? Are there companies that train you, or courses that give you 6 months of experience? Thanks for the help. 3 answers - Asked By: Taylor Sallivan - 2/20/2013

	How good of a job is a mechanic or a truck driver? I am just wondering about persuing a career as a mechanic or a truck driver (18-wheeler or something like UPS). What is the average salary for these jobs? Do they receive any kind of benefits? Which job would be a better choice? Any information will be appreciated. Thank you. 1 answer - Asked By: Jack Torrance - 8/7/2011

	What would you do to protect trucking jobs against NAFTA proposal for Mexico drivers? American truck drivers are very concerned about the opening of the Mexico boarder to the USA. What can you do to ensure and protect the american truck drivers job? 1 answer - Asked By: michelle lynn - 4/9/2007

	Can an indian do driver jobs in canada? how i'll get canada driving licence? I am from india and want work in canada .i am searching for truck driver job .i don't have canada driving licence. 4 answers - Asked By: inder_bhamra123 - 5/1/2008

	How do I go about getting a job as a truck driver on a mine site? I am 19, female, and I have no experience in the industry. I'm assuming I will need to get a Heavy Vehicle Licence. Is there anything else? I'm also having trouble finding info on the net about it. When I search job vacancies on mine site pages, I find nothing as general as "truck driver", yet I am assured by many that it is a readily available position. Also, anyone know where I can find a complete list of minesites in all the different states of Aus? 2 answers - Asked By: kobi_jae - 2/7/2007

	How do I find a good trucking job? I am currently in Wyoming and looking for a new job. I am a truck driver I have: 5 years experience 2 years over the road 3 years doubles haz-mat How and where do I look to find good driving jobs? When I try to search online, all I get is a bunch of spam and no real information. Thank you, but I am looking for short run jobs, not over the road. I am currently doing 4 in, 4 out. 2 answers - Asked By: angelbeblue - 9/26/2010

	How does a professional truck driver find a co-driver through the job service ? Indepent truck driver looking for a co- driver .How does a the driver go about finding, co-driver through the state job service dept. Driver is a owner operator, long haul driver. Hauls no-touch frieght. 1 answer - Asked By: foxxy lady - 10/3/2007

	Will my employment history as a truck driver matter when I start looking for a job as a software developer? I am taking classes online. Here is my history: 12/03-2/05 US Army Deployed in Iraq Heavy Equipment Operator 4/05-4/06 OWBF (a furniture place) Local Box Truck Driver* 8/06-12/06 Werner Enterprises OTR Truck Driver 12/06-Present JB Hunt OTR Truck Driver I would really like to start working for a local company so that I can be home more often but I am concerned that when I finish my Bachelors degree next summer that no one will want to hire me because I have switched jobs too many times. What do you think about this? Will moving to one final truck driving job make a difference in whether or not I can get hired as a software developer? 1 answer - Asked By: xmilestogo - 9/1/2007

	Is an aircraft pilot a more respected profession than a truck driver? Im trying to decide which way to go with my career.Truck driver or pilot.There always seems to be work for truckers and pilots are always complaining. They must have hard jobs. 14 answers - Asked By: Mike B - 3/17/2008

	How much more does a Fed Ex straight truck driver make compared to a courier? I'm currently a courier for fed ex express and am about to get a job as a straight truck driver (also for fed ex express). I'm wondering if anyone knows how much of a raise I can expect. 1 answer - Asked By: asas a - 9/16/2011

	Will my employment history as a truck driver matter when I start looking for a job as a software developer? I am taking classes online. Here is my history: 12/03-2/05 US Army Deployed in Iraq Heavy Equipment Operator 4/05-4/06 OWBF (a furniture place) Local Box Truck Driver* 8/06-12/06 Werner Enterprises OTR Truck Driver 12/06-Present JB Hunt OTR Truck Driver I would really like to start working for a local company so that I can be home more often but I am concerned that when I finish my Bachelors degree next summer that no one will want to hire me because I have switched jobs too many times. What do you think about this? Will moving to one final truck driving job make a difference in whether or not I can get hired as a software developer? 2 answers - Asked By: xmilestogo - 9/1/2007

	What job category would a truck driver or a mechanic be in? For example would a truck driver be in the category service or other? (thats what it comes down to so pick one) would a mechanic be in the category service, professional, or laborer? 3 answers - Asked By: krz_e_aznboii - 10/28/2008

	Who earns more annually in Australia, a truck driver in a mining firm or an IT professional? Which of these jobs earn more annually: An employee working in a mining company (e.g. dump truck driver, heavy crane operator, driIler) or an IT professional (programmer, software architects, database analyst) in an IT firm?? I want to move to Australia someday and I am having a dilemma over what career to pursue. And MONEY is my motivation in deciding which career I would want to pursue. I also am conversant in Mandarin. 1 answer - Asked By: Thor - 8/30/2011

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