Thinking of coming back

You will need to start over with cdl training or a refresher at the very minimum. There might be a handful of companies that i will hire you with 11 months of experience from that long ago, but they will not have immediate rider policies and pay that much as a minimum each week. I drive for a company that a lot of the drivers here would never even consider, and not even my company would hire you just because of lack of experience.

 

Carriers with a known history of offering "refresher" prep include...but are certainly not limited to:

• Frey Miller
• Frozen Food Express (aka, "FFE")
• KLLM (affectionately called, "kill 'em" )
• Paschall Truck Lines (PTL)

Note that FFE & KLLM are also "sister" carriers of each other. Would either one currently entertain the idea of hiring you now? I have no idea....

You might also try:

• Halvor Lines
• Marten Transport

Your biggest problem by far is your pay requirements. Driver pay is based (in part, at least) on one's experience level. Really good pay usually starts after 2 years of consistent driving experience.

If you're really serious about it ---- > GET THAT HAZMAT ENDORSEMENT.

Why?

• All the better-paying fleets require it (yes, it's true -- including Walmart ).
• You will never know ahead of time when you REALLY NEED IT
• It will distinguish you (further) from other drivers looking for work who don't have it
• MO' ENDORSEMENTS = MO' MONEY

-- L

 

Might talk to Magnum? Based in Fargo. Beautiful terminal in Minneapolis. I do warn you. Working reefer, I lived overtired.
You might also look on Craigslist. I got my two best jobs on there with small companies. Need to be wise. Mostly look for them talking earnestly. It will show.
Have you talked with Swift?

 

Which town/city are you in or near?

 

Only problem I see is the day-one rider program.
Maybe Trillium has something for you.
Trillium Staffing - cdl-drivers Jobs

 

Roehl Relaunch Program creates driving jobs

 

Craigslist is another good source of jobs.

 

will swift rehire you? call and ask

 

I don't know if this one has a rider program or not. You can call or apply to find out.
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