CDL B advice re: Orlando

Have you tried applying at your local school district to become a school bus driver the training is usually free and they'll provide you with a CDL B License. Most Class B driving companies want experienced drivers with 6 months to 1 + years experience. You don't need any experience to become a school bus driver.

 

Mears Motor Coach in Orlando will hire you and train you for your class B. All you need is a permit with air brakes and passenger. They will pay you $10.00 an hour while in training. After that it all depends on what type of driving you do that day. This is a 24/7 job. You must be flexible. You"ll make about $600.00 a week.

Good Luck

 

being from the area I'd say its pretty hard. I went to school and didnt see too many that hired for local work. When I was in school all I wanted was local and didnt want to go otr. Regional at most but when I got out came to the conclusion that otr was the only way to get my foot in the door better at a local position after a year of otr. Otr really isnt that bad at all now that my year is almost up. Most local companies that I've seen have a lengthy application process to go through. I dont know about school busses or busses in general though so I could be wrong. Maybe a beer hauler or construction equipment after you get a class A. Plus with the job situation so bad in the area their are a lot of people applying for jobs so thats a factor also. And if the other applicants have any otr experience over your student status will get the job before you. I could be wrong and maybe dont know but thats what Ive learned.