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Discussion in 'Trucking Schools and CDL Training Forum' started by chicity1985, Nov 29, 2024.

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  1. Nov 29, 2024 #11
    chicity1985

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    For sure! Thank you. I know I am more than likely going to have to go OTR for some time but it’s a sacrifice I am willing to make in order to be local sooner rather than later.
     
    chicity1985, Nov 29, 2024
    chicity1985, Nov 29, 2024
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  3. Nov 29, 2024 #12
    chicity1985

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    I’m 10 mins from xpo. Use to be conway. I applied a few weeks back for their trainee program but nothing. Def gonna keep trying and I’ll look into abf.
     
    chicity1985, Nov 29, 2024
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  4. Nov 29, 2024 #13
    JonJon78

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    Didn't Central freight buy that old Yellow freight terminal in Chicago Ridge of Harlem? Not sure if they offer a trainee program but something to check into... That would be huge to get hooked up with one of those companies and only have a 10 minute drive to work...
     
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  5. Nov 29, 2024 #14
    Chinatown

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    You may not have to go OTR. Depends on what's available in your area.
    Some drivers have the itch to go OTR, but don't want the better half to know.
    I never wanted local or regional, but that's just me.
     
    Chinatown, Nov 29, 2024
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  7. Nov 29, 2024 #15
    chicity1985

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    Yup, they sure did. 103rd & Harlem. I didn’t think about them. I’ll do some research!
     
    chicity1985, Nov 29, 2024
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  8. Nov 29, 2024 #16
    chicity1985

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    If I don’t have to, that would be great. I figured I’d join this forum for some honest advice. I can’t see a local outfit taking a chance on me without recent experience.
     
    chicity1985, Nov 29, 2024
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  9. Nov 29, 2024 #17
    JonJon78

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    Republic services ( garbage company) offers a driver trainee program also. They obviously have locations all over chicagoland... More than likely would be a class B position but, they are union with full benefits.
     
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  10. Nov 30, 2024 #18
    bryan21384

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    You'll have to do the refresher. You have been out of a truck longer than you've been in a truck. If it was the other way around, you'd be able to find a job no problem.
     
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  11. Nov 30, 2024 #19
    bryan21384

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    Once you get some time more recent experience, look at Hoekstra Transportation and Garner Trucking. Both are regional outfits.
     
    bryan21384, Nov 30, 2024
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  12. Nov 30, 2024 #20
    chicity1985

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    I figured that’s the case. Just looking for some sound advice as to where to look into. Seems like KLLM and Prime are my two choices.
     
    chicity1985, Nov 30, 2024
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