CDL school/trucker company if you haven't had license for 1 year???!

Had my heart set on becoming a trucker for 2 years now. I moved from Washington state to Illinois in order to be a part of Academy 160 which has a paid tuition and hired plan from swift. But then i got stopped in my tracks.. The 2nd phone call with the school a branch manager told me that i wouldn't be allowed in the program because i haven't had my license for over 1 year yet.... Ugh...ARE you kidding me... I contacted swift directly on facebook and they told me the same thing . Is there anyway around this? Another school that hires and trains? Some other trucking company or program? Another state? Or some signing contract? Perhaps local driving instead of Otr? A smaller company with less regulations? I can't let all this be for nothing... I moved from a small town that had nothing but temp job work... I finally got enough work to save for a car and put all my savings into moving here. This can't be the end of my dream. I can't go back to Washington because my own family was constantly kicking me out and having me live out of my car because of their angry drinking and drug problems... And my room mate i moved in with has bipolar and releases her anger on me and her kids an lords over me with threats that she can kick me off the lease. Any help/advice on schools ect from anyone would be appreciated... I'm stressing out losing my mind over this. Trucking and being on the road was my way of being free from 2 years of living with lunatics and earning a wage good enough to finally afford my own home. There has to be a option to my problem somewhere. Fellow truckers... Brothers an sisters help me.

 

@Chinatown I’m sure China will be along to help

 

Get a non-cdl driving job for now. At least this way you have an income. You'll be driving a non-cdl truck or cargo van. Some of those you can run all 48 states.
You chose probably the worst state for a trucker to get a trucking career started.
Which city are you living in? Can you move to another state?

 

Here's one example of non-cdl job. This one provides free meals.
There's also non-cdl jobs where you run all 48 states in a cargo van or box truck.
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LSG Sky Chefs, is a company of the Lufthansa Service Group and a global leader in airline catering services, providing 696 million meals a year to more than 300 airlines at 214 airports in 54 countries in all 5 continents. The position is based in our new and modern Des Plaines Customer Service Center near Chicago O’Hare airport, one of 38 facilities in North America.
Accompany CDL Driver of Airline catering truck to the airport and assist the driver in delivering excellent and efficient service to our airline customers.
If hired as Driver Helper, within 3-6 months, based on performance, Driver Helpers can apply to obtain a CDL and become Drivers earning $17.75/hour. LSG Sky Chefs provides free training to qualified employees to get their CDL.
Attractive Benefits:

• Paid vacation & paid holidays
• Paid sick time and leave of absence
• Insurance: Medical, dental, vision, life, short-term disability
• 401 (k) plan
• Employee Assistance program
• Eligibility to join the American Airlines Credit union
• Free meals daily served in our cafeteria.
• Free parking
• Promotions from within / Upward mobility

 

I'm living in Streator Illinoi. It's almost 2 hours away from Chicago. I love the ideas you had. I had no idea there was non-CDL van jobs that travel all the states. Yes I'd be happy to move to another state for a non cdl driving job. I can't stand another month living here. What state do you think would be best for trucking and for Van driving jobs? Thanks so much for the info!

 

If you have any additional links for the Cargo van or non-Cdl truck jobs please link them here. I'm sure i could figure out how to move to another state for a job if needed.

 

Every state has those jobs, but may as will choose one with good weather and no personal income taxes.
Florida/Texas/Nevada.
Sky Chefs and Gate Gourmet have those jobs near every international airport.
Here's a cargo van job in Hollywood, Florida
J&M Nationwide Delivery
Promaster vans running all over the states.

 

Here's one in Orlando, Florida & don't need a cdl. Can't drive but will travel and learn what you need to know when you finally can apply for a cdl.
New World Van Lines
Driver helper running 48 states.
New World Van Lines is looking for a Move/Helpers that is hardworking, motivated and professional.
QUALIFICATIONS:

• HHG packing/unpacking experience preferred.
• Able to lift 50 lbs.
• Professionalism.
• Customer Service skills.
• Able to travel 2-4 weeks at a time.
• Able to pass a criminal background, physical, and drug test.

 

There are more jobs like these all over Florida/Texas/Nevada.
You can drive box trucks under a certain weight without a cdl.

 

Here's one in Las Vegas. These type jobs are everywhere in every city in every state.
Move 4 Less is looking for enthusiastic, customer service focused individuals who enjoy working hard in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
If you are interested in joining the Move 4 Less team, please complete our online job application.
Complete Job Application
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