New CDL class A with lots of questions

My info shows that job was posted 9 days ago (as of this writing).

In life...there are of course mostly no guarantees...but my experience suggests that job will probably stay posted for at least a month.

But again...there are no guarantees here...if they fill that job quickly (for some reason), then that assumption is just wrong.

I would say though....it's probably a safe bet to wait until after the cruise vacation to apply for it.

One (possible) caveat: if you do in fact interview for that job....and get it....that's one you really should try to keep, for as long as you can.

LTL linehaul jobs are some of the best-paying gigs in the industry.

Plus: did you see the benefits that come with that job? Yes, you really should hang on to that one...

But again....apply for other jobs as well (& probably best to do so....after you return from the cruise). Don't just apply for that one....& then wait.

--Lual

 

YRC Freight/Yellow hires drivers fresh out of cdl school.
Need all the endorsements.

 

The milk job might be kind of nice. You'd probably do a lot of tranquil, rural driving.
My other concern about local work in California is the speed limit. I was consider applying for some linehaul positions in central california, and then I thought about having to worry about the 55mph speed limit. Probably best to find something that pays by the hour if doing local work there.

 

They have driver-facing cameras according to this list:
Companies currently using driver cameras...

 

Depends, farm pickup is navigating a farmers driveway, usually backwards assuming you're in a semi 365 days a year. Some outfits that don't try to be competitive are using quads. You measure, agitate, pump their milk into your tanker with a truck mounted pump using the farmers electricity. You then wash and sanitize their equipment as directed. Having a mechanical background certainly helps.

A quick glance confirms you will need a samplers license: https://www.cdfa.ca.gov/ahfss/milk_and_dairy_food_safety/pdfs/SW_GeneralStudyGuide.pdf
I have mine, it was pretty straightforward, common sense type stuff.

Like logging, i wouldn't suggest farm pickup unless you go to truck driving school and are teaching others how to back that truck up on day 3. It isnt for the faint of heart and the industry is hard on equipment.

Once you're done picking up the milk/whey you offload in a cheese, milk or whey food oriented facility. No pets. Hair/Beard nets etc. Darn good hourly pay, no time and a half, elds or HOS, AG exempt, paid to eat lunch, nap and wait. Just don't miss delivery windows. Time is $$$ for everyone!

I love it but am doing direct ship all 3 shifts gaining experience. I pick up full tankers that have to go somewhere out of the way where/when no one else wants to deliver.

 

Sounds like you'll be a natural!
Kick the tires & light the fires!
Make some moh-nee!