Beginning to get desperate, could use help/advice.
Discussion in 'Trucking Schools and CDL Training Forum' started by buddha_, Aug 16, 2022.
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ELDT just means you have to go to SOMEBODY'S CDL school to get your CDL. You can search the FMCSA's site for any CDL school or trucking company school to make sure you aren't getting a bogus school.
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Also, in your case, I would get the HazMat at time of your original CDL. You've already paid for the expensive parts and having HazMat never hurts you ability to get hired.austinmike, Another Canadian driver and buddha_ Thank this. -
i honestly am excited to not sweat from sun up until sundown… my current job averaged 112F inside for a couple weeks here, even up in Maine. All for a wonderful $19/hour.
Seems like this post and conversing with her through it has settled her quite a bit, extremely grateful for that.austinmike, Another Canadian driver and tscottme Thank this. -
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The space in a truck is about the same as a small apartment's bathroom. Having 2 people in it for about 20 hours per day, everyday is harder than solo trucking. But you learn alot, if your trainer has experience. BTW, ask how much experience your trainer has soon as you are assigned one. Have your trainer call/text/email you before you meet so you and him can talk about the next few weeks and what stuff to bring and not bring with you. There is a higher percentage of truck drivers that smoke than the public, but at many companies you can request a non-smoker. I did. My mom smoked when I was a kid, I don't have some imaginary allergy to smoking it just gives me headaches and makes me mad so I avoid smokers, when possible. It's not always possible.Last edited: Aug 16, 2022
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Apply online at YRC/Yellow and see what happens.
The local terminals don't make the decision on hiring; that goes through the corporate office.
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I've seen that happen before. Drivers wanted to work for Old Dominion, but said the local terminal told them they don't need any drivers. We told them to apply online anyway, because the local terminal doesn't make the final decision. They did that and were hired.
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Apply here and maybe luck out:
Tuition-free CDL Driving Academy - Dock Worker Jobs …austinmike, buddha_ and tscottme Thank this. -
Prime is a good place to get started. Hires in 48 states, so if you and your girlfriend decide to move to a warmer climate, you won't have to change companies, unless you want to.
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