Just Got My Class B License, But No Job!!!

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by haulinasphalt, May 30, 2011.

  1. WitchingHour

    WitchingHour Road Train Member

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    I have a friend in Fredericksburg (VA).. his first "real" job was to drive a 26k GVWR truck for a company which did on-site paper shredding and such. Later on, he had to get a Class B so he could run the 33k truck. Single axle trucks with automatics... not the most glorious, but it paid pretty well. Maybe something like that might be available in your neck of the woods? Even if you had to start off in a vehicle which didn't require a CDL.
     
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  3. 123456

    123456 Road Train Member

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    We answered this question months ago.

    Did you follow those leads ?
     
  4. tblj

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    A good start with a class b license is with the public school system. Most are unions and have great benefits and are pleasant places to work. Good luck in your endeavors. faux8ams
     
  5. vmaggs

    vmaggs Light Load Member

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    Haulin, I am/was in your class, get my "A" next week. You guys just graduated last week, I know it would be nice if you were hooked up right away but like many are saying just keep pounding the pavement. If anything I know Waste Management is always hiring, try all Dairy vendors...... Velda Farms, TG Lee and dont overlook some local Moving companies.......2 Men & Truck, ALL My Sons etc.....

    Another thing to consider, sometimes you have to work in the warehouse or dock before you can get into the truck. And don't worry about the shelf life of a "B" license just keep looking, be assertive and understand because you don't have alot of experience you should be willing to start from the bottom. I did it with Boars Head. Started as a delivery helper knowing that Bob(owner) would let me obtain my "B", which I did, turned out to be one the best salesmen they ever had.

    Hang in there economy is still tough. Also, just because someone says experience prefered, apply anyway you have nothing to loose. Good Luck!
     
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  6. haulinasphalt

    haulinasphalt Bobtail Member

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    Yoooo! Boar's Head, I remember you. We had an hour conversation in the break room about the evil plot of Disney. Yeah man, D.O. really scared the hell outta me when he said companies want you RIGHT NOW. He kept emphasizing that they DO NOT want you 3 or 4 weeks later, they want you NOW. I just can't bare the thought of spending all this money on a pretty piece of paper that means absolutely nothing. I've tried WM already along with many other places, even tried quite a few ads on craigslist, and I'm gonna do some pavement pounding next week. Just like I mentioned in the break room, I really did this to help better my chances of getting a warehouse job, but if I'm gonna drive for a living, I don't care what I'm moving, as long as it's not live cargo. I don't care if I'm driving Class E or B. Just trying to find something before my window of opportunity closes, according to D.O. Let me know how things work out for you when you get out there. Best of luck to you in your travels.
     
  7. vmaggs

    vmaggs Light Load Member

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    Yeah, I thought it was you:biggrin_25525:, and that stuff about Disney all true, lol !!!
    Just keep at it if you need any help you know were to find me. Gotta hit the sack, that 2hr drive is coming up in 6 hrs....... Later!
     
  8. haulinasphalt

    haulinasphalt Bobtail Member

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    Good luck and be safe out there. I can just hear D.O. now playing backseat driver as we speak. Now I know how wifey's Dad feels when he gets yelled at by the Mrs. for not knowing how to drive properly.
     
  9. Krooser

    Krooser Road Train Member

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  10. teddy_bear6506

    teddy_bear6506 I'm Vintage

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    You might try finding something in expedite driving a straight truck. They require a Class B, and don't always require experience.

    http://www.expeditersonline.com/
     
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