Is it better to get the job first?

[Omaha]

Just curious if its smarter to get a truck first and then get a job or find out what type of equipment is needed. I am looking at getting a straight truck but I would hate to purchase anything and not be a benefit to the company I am looking to sign on with.

Observation to Companies, I have sent several e-mails to different companies and no one ever gets back to me. I am very experienced from the managment side of the industry but looking to break in on this end. When I first started I drove a 24 foot flatbed straight truck in Houston and looking to do something on my own and currently work as a Logistics Manager in Omaha Ne

Any advice would be great

 

[shadow7663]

Call the carrier you wish to sign on with and make sure fit their qualifications and then find out what type of equipment is required.

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[billg27]

I did it backwards. I saw so many job listings on Craigslist for van's that I went and bought a GMC 3500 and then applied. I went over to a local expeditor carrier, walked in the door, told them why I was there and they hired me on the spot. Started running the same day.

I got really lucky. The VP of the company saw me from across the office and calls out my name. Turns out he was the same guy I worked with at Towne Air back in the late 90's. I bypassed all the normal stuff and was hired based on past experiences with him.

If I had to start over, in my case running a cv, I would get the van first. Not that many options for cv's and you could start sooner.

 

[Omaha]

Thanks shadow7663, I see quite a few people on here showing there pride in Load 1....nice to see

 

[Omaha]

I did it backwards. I saw so many job listings on Craigslist for van's that I went and bought a GMC 3500 and then applied. I went over to a local expeditor carrier, walked in the door, told them why I was there and they hired me on the spot. Started running the same day.

I got really lucky. The VP of the company saw me from across the office and calls out my name. Turns out he was the same guy I worked with at Towne Air back in the late 90's. I bypassed all the normal stuff and was hired based on past experiences with him.

If I had to start over, in my case running a cv, I would get the van first. Not that many options for cv's and you could start sooner.

Thats awesome. How do you like your GMC??

 

[billg27]

I got a bad one. It was a 1999 and had lots of problems. Belts, pulleys, relays, crank position sensor, transmission line leaks, egr valve and bad mileage. Sold it and bought a 2006 Chevrolet Express 3500 and its been one of the best vehicles I've ever owned. No problems, just keep doing my maintenance.