New Guy with CDL but No School, What Jobs Can I Get?

Want a job that gets you home every night?

Start here:

http://www.thetruckersreport.com/tr...ttention-all-rookies-wannabes-local-jobs.html

 

I'm betting there ain't many LTL gigs in Odessa.

 

In Odessa? Maybe not. Near Odessa? Probably. There are satellite terminals all over the place to reach sparsely populated areas that we service (speaking for my company only here).

Plus, theres always trash jobs and other options.

 

So apply anyway. Whats it gonna hurt?

 

Stormtrooper, there are lots of posts on here about companies. Do as much research as possible, including talking to current drivers of companies you may be interested in. Try to make a list of questions for recruiters to make good comparisons. I have only worked for two companies. My current one which you need 2 yrs exp for, and PAM Transport which I would not recommend at all.

Also there is a section here titled Welcome Wagon. Stop in there and introduce yourself. There are some good people here, and some other people too

 

And a fellow Indy resident whos a Notre Dame fan has to be good people!

 

Most companies won't hire you unless you went through an accredited school. Its pretty much an industry standard now due to insurance companies.

If you have your own truck you will still have some difficulties but since you are paying your own insurance it maybe overlooked. While on that subject your insurance is going to be very expensive.

The trucking industry is flooded with newbies right now due to the current economy allowing companies to be very picky as to who they hire. If I were in your shoes I would back up a couple steps and go through an accredited school. Sometimes short cuts can be expensive.