Looking into trucking Indianapolis

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by stevebat, May 31, 2016.

  1. stevebat

    stevebat Bobtail Member

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    Hey I was wondering what companies are good around here for those looking to acquiring a CDL. Been working for warehouses for a couple of years. I see companies advertised all over the place. I get that it's an area expanding due to all these warehouses, but I also know that a good number of the companies are looking for truckers because they can't keep them.

    Anybody know of decent truck jobs that, while relatively low paying (I understand that I'm starting from the bottom), will not completely screw me over on a whim?
     
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  3. JesusFreak

    JesusFreak Light Load Member

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    Are you looking at going to a private school to get cdl or through a company. Few schools in Indy but i believe there is only 1 trucking company with a school in Indy and that celadon.
     
  4. Chinatown

    Chinatown Road Train Member

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    Celadon - mentioned in Post #2

    Plenty more outside the state that provide meals and hotel room while in their school.
     
  5. xlsdraw

    xlsdraw Road Train Member

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    Check with all the LTL companies and see if any have a training program. Some may let you handle freight and train you.
     
  6. JesusFreak

    JesusFreak Light Load Member

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    Old dominion had a dock to driver program.
     
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  7. Jubal3

    Jubal3 Heavy Load Member

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    Depends on your wants. If you want to be home every weekend, you are largely restricted. I you want OTR, it's a whole different ballgame. You have to let us know what you want.
     
  8. sevenmph

    sevenmph Road Train Member

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    Sorry duplicate post. Please remove
     
  9. sevenmph

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    We just hired a guy from OD. Was on the Indy dock 5 years waiting on a driving slot
     
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  10. JesusFreak

    JesusFreak Light Load Member

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    I know some can take awhile. Just giving them options. Lol
     
  11. stevebat

    stevebat Bobtail Member

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    Being single and 25 I think I can handle OTR for a year or so.
     
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