Can’t find a job driving with a perfect record

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by Kash21, May 9, 2025.

  1. Kash21

    Kash21 Bobtail Member

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    What do you mean?
     
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  3. Kash21

    Kash21 Bobtail Member

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    Trying to keep my Class A experience going
     
  4. lual

    lual Road Train Member

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    You don't say what type(s) of local jobs you've tried to get....or where you are (a zip code would be just fine)....but....even without that info....the overall CDL job market is easily the worst I've seen since I started driving big rigs.

    Also: the local job markets are easily the most competitive side of the industry.

    The upper northeast -- & the southern half of FL....are probably where things are the absolute worst.

    It's probably not you -- it's the CDL market itself...& your timing is terrible, too.

    There's a lot of uncertainty out there right now -- & businesses tend to drag their feet with hiring when things look shakey.

    :dontknow:

    -- L
     
  5. Wargames

    Wargames Captain Crusty

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    your choice of location was a bad one. Go too Chicago, TONS of Work.
     
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  6. silverspur

    silverspur Road Train Member

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    Walmart DC Raymond NH has a fleet that operates out of there.
     
  7. 7speed

    7speed Light Load Member

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    How about Bellavance Trucking? Located in Vermont but hire in your area.

    Careers - Bellavance Trucking

    Experience & Qualifications:

    • Valid CDL Class A and Med Card.
    • Minimum of 1 year's experience driving Class A.
    • Worked for two or fewer companies in the past year.
    • There have been less than two moving violations in the last two years.
    • Makes safety a priority!
    • Live in Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Delaware, Pennsylvania
     
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  8. tscottme

    tscottme Road Train Member

    Some companies posting Phantom Jobs just to have a constant signal of how many applicants are interested. Some companies like Indeed leave a job posted months or years after it was filled so first-time users of the site see Indeeds has lots of jobs, even though they have fewer. Used Car lots move their inventory around so passers-by don't see the same cars in the same spot for weeks & months.

    That might be what's going on or it could be something else. Are there more people wanting to live where you are than jobs? That drives wages lower & 'requirements' through the roof.
     
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