Hours of training

it seems to vary greatly from company to company. most of the bigger "megas" ive looked into do require north of 100 hours training to be considered. check out some of the smaller companies around your area. you shouldn't have any problems finding something with 70 hours. that's a lot more then I had and I found something. I do think a clean mvr helped though.

 

maverick and falcon are two companies I can think of off hand that hire with just a cdl last I knew. I was literally 5 minutes from returning falcons call to set up orientation and drug screen when my first choice company called me to set up the same. I was willing to take anything just to get a start in trucking after being told no many many many times. im not sure if either of them are otr but its a start...

 

Well this is my thought, I think that was what you wanted, Find a school that will give you the 160 hours, 70 hours doesn't sound like a lot of training, get with a school that is ACCREDITED Meaning they are recognized for the things they teach and also their training record. They are very good at getting you properly trained, look to your local community college as well as your jobs corp or unemployment office, there are several programs that are paid for by the government to get more good drivers in this industry. Good Luck out here it is rough but once the newness wears off you ill do fine, Keep your record clean plan on wherever you land that you stay there co me hell or bounced pay checks that is the only reason you leave!!. Drive Safe!

 

Maverick will probably hire you. Also try Melton Truck Lines and CRST flatbed and Schneider or Falcon Transport. Apply online with all of them and in a couple of days you should have some job offers. With the 70 hour school, take what you can, then if you're not satisfied you can move on in 6-8 months.

So there you go 5 applications:

Melton Truck Lines
Maverick
CRST
Schneider
Falcon Transport