Need advice on getting hired......Experienced advice please

7 jobs in 3 yrs sounds an awful lot like job hopping.

 

You our said you live in a tourist town but you didn't say where !!
why are worried about 2 big flatbed companies turning you down
theres 50,000 other trucking jobs out there.

If you really need to work call some dry van otr companies,
you'll be trucking in a week.

 

The only advice I got to give is this: Look local. My Dad god rest his soul hopped from job to job more than he changed underwear. I found an old folder of his W-2's in the dresser drawer one day and he had worked for 5 companies in a year. Boyd Brothers, American Transport, Whiteline, ect...ect...But by the good lords grace he ALWAYS found something local...

Edit: Just saw that you wanted Exp. advice first and foremost and I'm the last guy with exp.! Sorry bud, but that's my .002 anyhow..

 

As someone who hires drivers I am going to explain why I wouldn't hire you based on the info you posted.

In the last year you have had two driving jobs lasting less than six months and have been unemployed for the last two. On top of that you have a spotty history before getting your CDL. My biggest concern would be that you would have another "issue" and have to quit within a few months of hiring you. On top of that you have less than a year of experience so I couldn't hire you anyway. Just because of that.

I am sure someone will hire you. But those are the reasons that some won't and there is nothing you can do about that. Good luck to you I really do hope you are able to find something.

 

Try Averitt Express, They have terminals in Mo. They also have trainer programs and refresher programs. Good people. They also have local, dedicated and OTR and you are usually home every weekend.

 

Here's some second chance companies that might hire you. If one does, be hardheaded and stay 12 months or you're doomed in the future. You might get a couple of job offers from this list. Do the online applications before any phone calls.

Paschall Truck Lines
Western Express
Ard Trucking Company
Big-M Transportation
Pride Transport

 

And chinatown dips into the ten gallon cowboy hat and out come a list of company names. Lol

 

Try all of the one's that Chinatown posted up. In your area there should be lots of local jobs available too. Hit the pavement spend some time / gas/ and shoe leather and go talk to some folks. IMHO , that is the best way....sure you can flood the airways with multiple app's to multiple companies...but there's nothing like going in , and asking to speak to the person in charge , and just asking for a job. They may just show the door , or they may just be surprised enough to say , this hand may be worth a look-see....at least he came into the office......Never know til you try. Give the local beverage/beer companies a try...you stated that you have the haz/mat and tanker endorsements....put them to work and go see the local gas / fuel hauling companies..try and see if the local grocery store chain needs drivers....all kinds of choices , but like I said....Go see these folks......don't just depend on the internet or the phone , go look them in the eye....if your record is as good as you say...you'll have a job soon.....