Soon to graduate truck driving school, seeking local MN Twin Cities LTL or home daily

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  1. Oct 31, 2013 #1
    madog31

    madog31 Bobtail Member

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    Hi drivers,

    I am still a student at Interstate Truck Driving School in St Paul. I graduate at the end of November and though I'm hearing most say you need to start out OTR, I know there has to be some sort of local LTL, gravel, tanker home nightly jobs around.

    I am located in Eagan, MN which seems to be a huge hub for numerous terminals and companies. Does anyone have any suggestions on companies to talk to or any to especially avoid? I don't mind spending a night or two away on occasion, but don't really wish to be out for a week/s at a time if possible.

    I don't mind touching freight, have a good driving record and work habits.

    Any suggestions anyone can offer would be appreciated.
     
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  3. Oct 31, 2013 #2
    markealy

    markealy Road Train Member

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    How flexible are with the ours you want could you work nights home daytime
     
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  4. Oct 31, 2013 #3
    Dieselgeek

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    I see billboards around the metro for FedEx Freight hiring, USF Holland, Sanimax (no thanks!), and a few others.I don't know what they require for experience though, so can't speak for them. We have positions where I work, but will not hire students. Good luck in your search, if I can be of any help, please let me know.
     
    Dieselgeek, Oct 31, 2013
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  5. Oct 31, 2013 #4
    Chinatown

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    Check Careerbuilder website. Food service companies are good paying jobs if you want more hometime; sometimes home every day.
     
    Chinatown, Oct 31, 2013
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    Tonythetruckerdude Thanks this.
  7. Oct 31, 2013 #5
    madog31

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    Nights could work, depending on the opportunity.
     
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  8. Oct 31, 2013 #6
    madog31

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    Thank you for your input.
     
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  9. Oct 31, 2013 #7
    Big Red Pete

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    You might look into Magnum. I don't know much about them now, but I use to drive for them back in the 90's when I came out of school. Good starter company. You can run OTR, LTL, or regional with them. I think their terminal in the Twin Cities is in Blaine on the north side. Good Luck
     
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  10. Oct 31, 2013 #8
    madog31

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    Thanks Big Red Pete.
     
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  11. Nov 2, 2013 #9
    duty_Killer

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    Supervalu is hiring drivers in the MSP area.....I work for them as a warehouseman and I see signs that say looking for drivers.
     
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  12. Nov 4, 2013 #10
    madog31

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    Thank you duty
     
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