Looking to move careers.

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by KingKungLao, Jan 2, 2021.

  1. KingKungLao

    KingKungLao Bobtail Member

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    Greetings, I am currently in Knoxville, TN, and I'm looking to change to possibly LTL.

    I'm at a job where I'm not making nearly as much as I thought, but I've heard that LTL is the way to go.

    Wednesday I'm getting my doubles/HAZ endorsements and I'm wanting to hopefully get in at Old Dominion as I've heard good things about them. And obviously UPS/FEDEX is a driver's dream job.

    I do have 6 years driving experience, and the reason I posted here is because I'm having a moment where I feel that I am transitioning to a "new" area of trucking (hopefully).

    My questions aee, is there any LTL companies that would pick me up? And if so, should I apply before I get my endorsements or after? I figure after so my application isn't overlooked.

    Any recommendations of LTL union/nonunion outfits I should look for in Knoxville?

    @Chinatown I know you're good with this stuff and haven't spoken since our last time lol I went to the oilfields and it was great
     
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  3. blairandgretchen

    blairandgretchen Road Train Member

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    Morristown, TN has a massive ODFL terminal.
     
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  4. KingKungLao

    KingKungLao Bobtail Member

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    I saw that, I am closer to the knoxville one. But morristown isn't out of the question by any means lol
     
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  5. Atlaw4u

    Atlaw4u Heavy Load Member

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    My brother works for ABF and loves it. He recently said they needed drivers. Also, it's a union gig.
     
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  6. KingKungLao

    KingKungLao Bobtail Member

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    Is he outta knoxville?
     
  7. Atlaw4u

    Atlaw4u Heavy Load Member

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    Dallas / Fort Worth
     
  8. bryan21384

    bryan21384 Road Train Member

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    Doesn't Averitt have a terminal there? You could probably run for there Local/LTL division
     
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