New CDL Looking for Local East TN

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by intimidalt, Mar 21, 2026.

  1. intimidalt

    intimidalt Bobtail Member

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    I have my CDL with no resctrictions with Hazmat and Tanker with not enough experience to matter, less than 3 months, hoping for something local.
    Greeneville, TN Anything in the circle of I-40, 81, 26 would be great.
    Sysco said no, Applied for Pepsi and Eagle Transport in Knoxville

    Heard this place is good at helping people find jobs so thought I would try it.
     
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  3. rollin coal

    rollin coal Road Train Member

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    Numb Crusty Curmudgeon

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  5. bryan21384

    bryan21384 Road Train Member

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    East TN is a little rough for local work, especially given your experience. Is there anyway you can get at least a year OTR? That will open up more possibilities for you. Are you open to regional? If so, try Pemberton Truck Lines in Knoxville. I don't know if you have a enough experience to go there but it don't hurt to try. Also, try Averitt Express. They have a terminal Knoxville and the tri-cities I believe. They may have local for you.
     
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  6. bryan21384

    bryan21384 Road Train Member

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    Crete/Shaffer has the terminal Lenoir City, see if they have what you're looking for.
     
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  7. Ridgerunner665

    Ridgerunner665 Road Train Member

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    Linde has openings in Loudon I think.
     
  8. Speedy356

    Speedy356 Medium Load Member

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    Have you tried any dump truck companies around the Greenville Tn area?
    Some will hire with little or no experience.
    That would get you in the door and get a year or two experience and then you could move on up to bigger and better opportunities.
     
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    @Bumper - what's the name of the furniture hauling company in that area?
     
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