(Florida)Thinking about getting a CDL can I get a local home everyday route?

I have a buddy that lives in the Miami area. He drives a food service trailer. I think it is US foods (not sure). He delivers from Miami down to the Keys everyday. Daycab, 48' reefer, home every day. Long hours (more like 5-5). Makes about 95k.

Edit: I just checked, he drives for Premier Produce out of Ft Lauderdale.


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Not many 9 to 5 trucking jobs out there. Most drivers work long hours.

 

If you want 9-5 don't do trucking. That said. There are local gigs.

@Chinatown

 

So you want a local job right out of the gate as a noobie in the worst market there is for a driver, Florida.

Good luck..

 

How many local jobs take cdl drivers with zero experience in florida?

 

Where are you in Florida?
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The state will pay for cdl school, free to you.
Florida WIOA Program is for people that are unemployed or under-employed.
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As others posted, food service trucking pays the best and can be home every day.

 

Several do and it depends on where a person lives though.

 

My post above about my buddy in Miami did just this. This is his first truck driving job.

 

Suncoast beverage and JJ Taylor in SWFL will and they’ll pay for you to get your CDL. Both are delivering beer, but I believe JJ Taylor also hires and trains for Class A.