Path for New CDL holder (no experience)?

You will get much better answers -- if we know your approximate location.

What is your zip code in FL?

Also -- how old are you?



-- L

 

Do you live north or south of I-4?

-- L

 

Go to Schneider and you can work almost all the jobs trucking has to offer a new guy, pretty much all with in your first year. Then you can find out what you like, and no rock solid commitment if you end up somewhere you really don’t like.

 

How many hours is the school?

 

I'm too long out of the business to talk about companies, but there are a few things you should know before getting into this:

First, while community college programs are a great deal, the quality of instruction varies greatly from one school to the next. Even the best programs are not likely to have more than 2 separate trucks to learn on. A 'private' school, however, almost always has more varied equipment. The one I attended more than 35 years ago had road tractors, day cabs, dry van trailers, 28'6" doubles, a flatbed, a low-boy, and a variety of engine/transmission combos; Detroit 6V's with an 8-speed, Big Cam Cummins with a 7-speed Spiced, and a Mack with a twin-stick 16-speed Maxidyne. I got to drive them all. But it cost $6k (back in 1987 dollars). However, I got hired the day after I graduated.

So, take a good look at the equipment you will be learning on. If they only have 1 truck, you won't learn more than just the basics. You will STILL need at least 2 months OTR training, and you should be ready for this experience, which can often be stressful and chaotic. I can't believe how lucky I was with the 2 trainers I had (the first one was scheduled for a vacation at the end of my second week, btw..), but even then, there was an occasional personality conflict.

Also, the business is in a bit of a slump right now, and who knows if the new year will bring any improvement. So, don't expect a lot of choice when you are ready to be hired.

 

Eagle Transport Corporation | CDL Truck Driver Jobs in Florida
Graduate from Eagle-Approved Driving School, meeting Eagle GPA requirements, within the past seven years (school certificate and transcript required).

Once hired, we have paid tanker-specific training for both our Petroleum Division and Chemical Division.

 

This one the website shows you need 6 mos. experience, so file it away for future reference.
Indian River Transport – Food Grade Tank Carrier and Transportation Services
2580 Executive Rd, Winter Haven, FL 33884