What can I do now?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Kevin247, May 31, 2017.

  1. bulldawg trucker

    bulldawg trucker Medium Load Member

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    Sysco, Us foods, maybe a local food service company. Most of the Ltl companies, although with those you most likely will get on a late afternoon shift. With food service you would be starting between 2-5am for the most part.
     
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  3. Cardfan89

    Cardfan89 Medium Load Member

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    You might try coke or Pepsi or a beer distributor this time of year they are always looking for guys to sling cases..... good luck hope it works out for you.
     
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  4. Kevin247

    Kevin247 Bobtail Member

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    Thank you all for the information. I don't like the idea of getting into a day cab for some reason. But I will. I'm just worrying about getting paid for now. At least until their mother gets out. Then I may go back OTR or something.
     
  5. Kevin247

    Kevin247 Bobtail Member

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    Thanks. I was trying to delete one, but didn't figure out how to.
     
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  6. Kevin247

    Kevin247 Bobtail Member

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    Thank you all for your help. I'll be looking into all these options. I'll keep you updated.
     
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  7. G13Tomcat

    G13Tomcat Road Train Member

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    If YOU ask one of the mods, in case they don't show up soon, to merge the threads, bet it will work.

    Keep us posted man; best of luck. Sorry about the wife. #####.
     
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  8. Sho Nuff

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    Try looking into Foodservice or LTL. They tend to hire new students as well as inexperienced drivers (not saying your inexperienced, but having only 6 months experience will limit your ability to find a local job). As well as what @Cardfan89 mentioned about beverage delivery.

    McLane Foodservice has they're own training academy, and other Foodservice Companies might start you off as a helper before moving up.

    A lot of LTL Companies will train you from the docks to become a Driver or Spotter. Fed Ex Freight and Estes to name a few. ODFL seems to hire new students as well. So does ABF and YRC. UPS Freight you can either work as a Full-time Dockworker or a Dockworker/w CDL Combo Driver. Both almost pay the same and they top out around $28-29 an hour after four years. Fed Ex Express will train you as well.

    Good luck.
     
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  9. Kevin247

    Kevin247 Bobtail Member

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    Thank you. I'll check these out also.
     
  10. LakeLife80

    LakeLife80 Light Load Member

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    www.indeed.com is a good search engine for jobs near OKC or anywhere. search local CDL or LTL. Good luck.
     
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  11. Chinatown

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    Temp services that use cdl drivers is ideal for your situation. I used one and could pick and choose loads from various companies. Was home every day until the situation changed, then went long hauling again.
     
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