Options, options, so many options...

Epes isn't a bad company for training/newbies. Home weekly decent pay. Have a dedicated operation out of the lowes DC in minersville.

I did 3 years with them. They have many drivers with with 10-15-20 years + with them. They run Pa a lot especially central/eastern Pa. Wouldn't have any trouble getting home living there it's a major freight lane for them. Decent pay/benefits. 10 cent / mile bonus money to run north of DC and all of Pa.

I could have have stayed there and made a career of it but had a much more lucrative opportunity dropped into my lap.

 

Consider downgrading to a straight truck. There are down sides to doing this for example later on if you want to jump into an 18 wheeler straight trucks dont count as experience so you would have to take a refresher course or something similar. The pros are pay is much better than min. wage jobs(albeit not as good as semi-trucks) and they are for the most part regular local jobs home every night.

 

Hi truckin, sorry to be a wet blanket, but there aren't many options for you. So much nowadays is OTR, and that doesn't sound like an option for you. Have you considered driving a fork lift for a freight outfit? I know lots of companies are looking for dock work, mostly 2nd shift and you might be able to do a little driving. Like you say, dump truck won't help you much, but it is a good job, and most of it is local. If you do, be careful, dump trucking ain't for the weak of heart, and it's incredibly boring.

 

Don't have to pay any dues. Many people including myself have never gone a single day OTR. There are local opportunities straight out of school. If you are by a major city you have a good chance of getting local. If not it is still possible

 

for local you have a better shot at small companies in your area. Go in in person to apply, get a feel for the place the best you can. Try to talk to any drivers you see, some will talk to you, many won't have time. May not get the best company to start, but you can get local