Profile For Jeffery B.

Jeffery B.'s Info

  • Location:
    Modesto, CA

  • Driving Status:
    Rookie Solo Driver

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  • Joined Us:
    1 month, 2 weeks ago

Jeffery B.'s Bio

A new driver who has done quite a few different things in his life. Always open to help/guidance. Even where I have 10+ years experience. I don't know it all, you know. Feel free to talk whenever you'd like and I have time!

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Posted:  1 month, 1 week ago

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Moving from California to New Jersey

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I'm not sure what questions to ask, honestly, but it does want a driver referral name

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No problem. You might in the near future.

I probably should have asked a couple questions of you now that I think of it. I don't know what kind of driving is involved in agriculture...what kind of trailers you've pulled, if you ever had to sleep in your truck, what kind of backing maneuvers you had to learn, etc.

If your job duties were way different, then Barr-Nunn might choose not to hire you. For that I apologize. We do not do any training for new-hires. And like i said i'm not familiar with the kind of driving you did. Never hurts to apply though. It might give you a better idea of the requirements needed for driving a dry van or reefer.

There are many companies that offer on the job training that will help you become familiar with the duties required for OTR/regional driving. Also LTL companies like FedEx, Old Dominion, ABF. We have drivers here who work for these companies as well. You can post a new topic asking about these companies and they will be able to provide with information about them.

Thank you for the reply! I know that it took forever for me to respond.

Ag is kind of a weird bird, but also I've been lucky enough to have an even more weird bird.

My experience is double flatbed, long flat, dry van, dovetail (hauling equipment) and having to back pretty much every which way you can think of. Including a tight 90° I've never had to sleep in a truck, but I'm not opposed and I have done occasional stints between Arizon and Californa in a day cab, so distance driving isn't off the table for me.

Posted:  1 month, 1 week ago

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Moving from California to New Jersey

Thank you for the welcome and the opportunity! I just hope that only being ag doesn't hurt my chances. I'm not sure what questions to ask, honestly, but it does want a driver referral name-which I hope gets you some mind of bonus. I'm applying right now

Posted:  1 month, 2 weeks ago

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Moving from California to New Jersey

Hi everyone! I'm Jeff. New to the site, new to the industry. I have 2 years 4 months under my belt with a double/triples endorsement, dry van, flat bed, and dove tail experience. My past work experience is varied and sometimes required other certification so I'm adaptable and ready to learn and have for the trucking industry.

The problem is, all my experience is Agricultural and I'm moving to New Jersey in November.

I'm worried that by not starting with an OTR company for my experience and not applying for jobs way back in July that I'm shooting myself in the foot and will not be able to get hired for regional work like I want.

I want to be with my girlfriend in Jersey, but I also want to be able to afford to do so.

Thanks ahead of time for all of your responses and help.

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