CDL 10 months ago

With no practical experience since you got your CDL, I think that most starter companies are going to want you to take some type of refresher program at the very least, if not insisting that you go through a full-fledged training program from the beginning. Get another DOT physical; companies will probably want one that's less than 30 days old.

Start filling out apps either online or paper, brush up on PTI checkpoints and HOS regulations.

It might be a good idea to locate a school that will "rent" you a truck and instructor for a few hours of backing and street practice. You don't wanna jump in a truck with a trainer, look at the dashboard with all those switches and knobs and ask, "What's this big yellow knob for?"

 

Unfortunately I see a refresher course in your future. I personally would recommend trying to find a carrier that will take you and get you going for no money upfront.

 

your options are what the others have said. this time however, if you go through the re-training, get the trucking job and stick to it.

 

I got outta school at the end of Feb.

Middle of March I was taking a road test.

It was about 3 weeks (or bouts) since I had sat in a truck.
I got in the truck for my test and was like.. whoa... wait a minute...
I had to really focus and not let panic set in that "I don't know what to do" feeling...

11 months? Wow...
I'd probably forgot 90% or so in 11 months. It's not like the school over loaded us with knowledge anyways.

 

There are companies that will take you now.

Some have a 12-18 month window, from when you went to school.

Try US Xpress and Swift.

They'll put you on with a trainer.

 

http://www.usxjobs.com/truck-driver-jobs/recent-graduates/