Frustrated

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by mmnewman30, Jul 25, 2024.

  1. mmnewman30

    mmnewman30 Bobtail Member

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    Resident of Selma/Dunn NC. Switcher since 10/2023 and obtained my CDL 02/2024. TWIC HAZMAT AND TANKER endorsements but no one will hire me. Megacarriers like Schneider will but I want to be home daily or at least weekly for my 34/hr reset. Amazon Freight Partners are promising but even they are asking for at least 1 year experience.
    Folks are telling me that my time served at Amazon as a short-haul driver will not be considered by carriers because they want OTR miles.

    Advice, suggestions, recommendations??
     
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  3. nextgentrucker

    nextgentrucker Road Train Member

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    If you don't mind Flatbed try Cypress Truck lines, you won't be home daily though, but you might be weekly.
     
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  4. lual

    lual Road Train Member

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    Eagle Transport sometimes will hire a new driver....but most terminals right now are under a hiring freeze.

    With them -- you'd be home daily, or weekly.

    @TNSquire might offer some info/help.

    -- L
     
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  5. mmnewman30

    mmnewman30 Bobtail Member

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    Thanks, I just went to their website. I’m closer to the Selma area. They aren’t hiring right now in my area. I appreciate the response!
     
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  6. ducnut

    ducnut Road Train Member

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    An exact location in NC would be helpful, as locals might be able to better help you. NC is a long state, east to west.
     
  7. mmnewman30

    mmnewman30 Bobtail Member

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    Fair enough. My apologies. Dunn/Selma area is where I am.
     
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  8. Chinatown

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    Here's one in Rocky Mount.
    Hires new cdl school grads. for this location in Rocky Mount.
    Home daily. $75G per year.
    Home | McLANE COMPANY, INC. | Boldly Leading the Way
    You must apply for this exact location to qualify. Maybe go in person to apply.
    1951 North Church Street
    Rocky Mount, NC 27815
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  9. tscottme

    tscottme Road Train Member

    Home daily with no experience is often difficult to find unless you want to drive dump trucks, garbage trucks, deliver hundreds of boxes to restaurants every day, or deliver soft drinks/beer. Your short-haul experience isn't OTR, hopefully it was CDL A. The industry/economy is slow.
     
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