Green Card holder looking at getting into trucking. Am I hirable?

This says that you need a driver’s license for at least two years..I’m not going to say that it’s a fact because I’m a little skeptical..maybe someone else can chime in.

• Be at least 18 years old
• Have had a valid non-commercial driver’s license for at least two years
• Prove residency and citizenship with a passport, driver’s license and/or Social Security card
• Provide documentation showing legal immigration status and right to work if you’re not a citizen
• Pass a DOT physical
• Submit to DOT criminal and driving background checks
• Be able to speak, read and understand English
• Pass written exams
• Pass behind-the-wheel road and skills tests
• 
  CDL Age Requirements - A Quick Guide to Truck Driver Age Limits

 

Some trucking companies, most of the really big ones actually, are self insuring. They're also the ones that go through a lot of drivers but they're excellent to gain experience.

We have a couple of guys on here that can point you in the right direction.

 

Where are you in Michigan?

 

Per post #8 above/earlier....and also the info provided in the following links -- it appears that you probably qualify to get a HAZMAT endorsement on your CDL:

Hazmat Endorsement | Transportation Security Administration (tsa.gov)

and

Commercial driver's license - CDL (michigan.gov)

When you get your CDL -- I would encourage you to get all of the main, relevant endorsements for the different available types of freight out there (i.e., tanker, hazmat, and also....doubles/triples).

Those endorsements are door-openers...and money-makers!

Later on -- you'll be GLAD you did....

-- L

 

Before you go to the trouble to leave Michigan to get a CDL job....you might inquire with this company (located in Coopersville, Michigan), and see what they say about their driver requirements, vs your situation:

Become a driver | Coopersville | Midwest Companies (mdtransport.us)

They accept/train CDL holders with no previous CDL experience.

-- L

 

Relocation is a good plan. Move to a state with no state income taxes so you can keep more of your paychecks.
Some good states to consider:
South Dakota
Tennessee
Florida
Texas
Nevada
Plenty of good trucking jobs in those states. Florida is a little expensive now though because so many people are moving there for the great weather and no state income taxes. I've lived in all those states except South Dakota.
I'm in Nevada now and been here a few years and really satisfied.

 

Honestly, I would move to Tennessee. I know some people might say I’m crazy, but I would move to the Knoxville/Tri-Cities area. A lot of freight goes in and out of that area. My second choice would be Chattanooga.

 

Yes, those two cities are good and so is Nashville. I've lived in Metro-Nashville for a few years. Decent city and lots of hot women. If I were to move back to Tennessee, my choice would be Metro-Nashville. Good freight lanes in Nashville, I-40 & I-24 & I-65