April 7, 2009

how do i get a truck driving job for a band hauling stages from 1 concert 2 another?

truck driving job
Dale H asked:


yes im trying 2 find a job driving trk for band etc. hauling stages frm one concert 2 another but im havin no luck if u can help let me know thanx

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April 9, 2009

cerial0411 @ 7:16 am

How long have you been driving? A few years should be enough to get in. Finding a company is just a matter of talking with a driver of one of those companies. A google search will also help.
Personally I have had offers and don't want to run like that. It is right up there with moving cattle. But, yea some drivers like it. You just need to ask around that's all.

Goodluck

April 11, 2009

kelly_f_1999 @ 3:18 am

apply for one with bands manager look on craigslist ive seen a few there before

April 13, 2009

brianjames04 @ 9:20 am

That's usually the drummer's job.

Okay all kidding aside. Most bands that aren't famous have one or two second hand cargo vans and they drive their own stuff to the show.

A lot of bands that are famous but not huge names usually hire a trucking company and take the driver the company sends. The manager of the band handles that and it's not a big deal. About half of these bands have a road crew but usually it's cheaper to rent the truck and driver than have extra guys on the payroll.

Years back a friend of mine was a roadie for Tom Waits. For him it was three months of hell. Bad food, dirty hotels, low pay and on top of that he says Tom Waits is a jerk with wicked BO.

Now if you're big act like Springsteen where you're playing stadiums then you can afford to cross the country in six tractor trailer trucks with hired drivers and a road crew. Once again the band manager handles these arrangements. Most of these professional drivers and roadies are part of a small circle of people known to industry insiders much the same as session musicians for recording work.

April 14, 2009

Andy Pandy @ 4:07 pm

Ask a band not us!

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