Over the road.

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Retrovirus, Aug 19, 2023.

  1. lual

    lual Road Train Member

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    Suggestion: I would look into/inquire about that CDL school that is part of XPO Logistics -- and soon.

    If you do their school, then it follows that you should be an XPO employee.

    If you are an XPO employee -- then they should pay you something -- even while you're in their CDL school. :dontknow:

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  3. Chinatown

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    JJ Taylor Companies has a similar program all over Florida, including Ft. Myers, but it's not OTR like @Retrovirus wants.
     
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  5. lual

    lual Road Train Member

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    Perhaps.

    But I would wager -- that delivering/distributing beer is MUCH HARDER work than LTL duty -- for about the same...or less...money.

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  6. Chinatown

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    Florida Beauty at one time hired new cdl school grads, then started requiring experience. Worth a phone call to find out what current requirements are.
    Make around $1700 weekly.
    Doubt a pet can go along though.
    The big benefit is you can take as much time off as you want between runs without worrying about losing your job.
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  7. lual

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    Also -- the pay/benefits with those local jobs is likely the same...or even better...than what the OTR crowd offers.

    Plus -- with those local jobs, he can actually have a life outside the truck.

    But hey...to each, his/her own. :dontknow:

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  8. Chinatown

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    He wants to run the roads with his dog and see the country, 48 states.
     
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    New cdl school grads and bring the dog along.
     
  10. Retrovirus

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    Well, I'm not really going to worry about that right now. I start school on the 28th, and it's a four-week program, Monday through Friday, from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Wish me luck guys! I got to start doing all these courses on JJ Keller before I start school. I'll keep you all updated.
     
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    You can start submitting job applications on the first day of cdl school. Submit the apps off the trucking company websites.
    You will get job offers, even before graduation.
    Job offers are contingent on successfully completing cdl school and having any required endorsements.
     
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