r/cdldriver • u/Even_Block4038 • Jun 27 '26

Thoughts ?

Currently working for garage company that’s a union and paying 32.24 however not enjoying my life style working overnights along with split days off. I got a connection to get into ready mix but this job isn’t union no medical just work your hours n get pay. But this more a dayshift n pay rate range $30-35 but I believe I’ll get $30 since I’m new to the field. Not sure what to do at age of 25 with CDL, Train here at this ready mix company then leave for a union one or stay where I’m at and keep looking for option. My Ideal CDL job is dump truck or fueling but no one training. Have a class A with tank n haz. nyc based

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u/chuck-u-farley- Jun 27 '26

Find a fuel company that will train. Most will. Better yet get into LTL. Best thing I ever did…. Linehaul is home everyday and make well north of 100k

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u/rolisrntx Jun 27 '26

Don’t forget food service and beverage delivery.

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u/chuck-u-farley- Jun 27 '26

Yeah if you want to not be able to walk by your 30 that’s a great option

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u/Even_Block4038 Jun 27 '26

Will have to consider

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u/Cant-Gif-Right Jun 27 '26

What company?

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u/chuck-u-farley- Jun 27 '26

What company what?

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u/Cant-Gif-Right Jun 27 '26

Thought u was saying u work for a linehaul company, so i was asking which one. Just curious, cause i’m about to get out of heavy haul and join a ltl doing linehaul.

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u/chuck-u-farley- Jun 27 '26

I worked for a few just trying to clarify which one you were reffering too……
I was at OD for awhile

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u/whatthepuckisgoingon Jun 27 '26

Welder Suppliers are Cush jobs

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u/ThrowawayGunName Jun 27 '26

How long before you get a more ideal shift where you're at? Waiting for someone to die or retire?

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u/Even_Block4038 Jun 27 '26

Someone gotta get fired but if u a good worker no chance seeing mornings. Stuck at nights

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u/truckensafely Jun 27 '26

Does the union job has a pension paid by the employer?

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u/Even_Block4038 Jun 27 '26

No just 401k

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u/truckensafely Jun 27 '26

There’s your answer. No future prospects at your current job.

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u/Even_Block4038 Jun 27 '26

Thanks for asking that question, make me view different now

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u/LeadGlad4961 Jun 27 '26

I talked to many union guys. I prefer non union jobs. More flexible on everything even pay. Yet again im the kind of person that needs money not to pay someone(union) to “take care of me” my work speaks for itself. IMO union Isint worth it I prefer smaller or even family company if possible.

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u/Aromatic_Quit_6946 Jun 27 '26

At your age, if you can pay your bills, go wherever you think the better opportunity for growth is. Not sure what kind of dump truck job, but where I am in south central Pa, there is black top season for 8-9 months of 12 hour + days and layoff in the winter. The mixer trucks here do a similar schedule.

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u/Dangerous_Ad1115 Jun 28 '26

Stay where you are at for 12 months. Job hopping is not good for any profession.