New to trucking

Straight trucks - or expediters, I think is what you mean.

 

Your talking about a straight truck with a sleeper. And those are usually expidite trucks like FedEx and there are some other companies.

 

Expedited straight trucks

 

FedEx, KLLM, Panther
Only ones I know of you, will still need a Class A licesene or atleast B I believe since they've got air breaks or a hydraulic air break combo.

If you need a class B to drive might as well get class A so you'll have more options in case it doesn't work out.

 

FedEx uses some. Panther expedited.

 

http://www.thetruckersreport.com/truckingindustryforum/expediter-and-hot-shot-trucking-forum/ this is where some of them hang out.

 

Hi Boone, welcome aboard. I believe you mean the straight trucks with sleepers. We used to call those "white glove" trucking, meaning they would handle special shipments that were just a pallet or even just a few boxes that had to be somewhere yesterday, and were charged accordingly, I might add. It has since turned into package delivery that doesn't have time to be sent to a terminal and shipped out the normal way, usually, right to the customer's residence or business. I think a lot are owner operator, but many companies have branched out into that, because there is a big demand for that. FedEx, ABF and others are some to look into. I'm pretty sure, you'll be gone a lot, as you'll go all over, like I say, because the demand is pretty big, and you may be able to do that on a CDL "B" license (under 26,000lbs) Hope this helps.

 

Panther Expedited Services will hire you right out of CDL school.

From the website:

Drivers must be:

• At least 21 years of age for cargo vans and straight trucks (no experience necessary)
• At least 22 years of age for tractor-trailers with a minimum of 6 months recent, verifiable tractor-trailer driving experience

Drivers must have:

• Valid CDL
• A verifiable clean driving record and good work history
• No more than a combination of three moving violations/accidents/incidents in the last three years
• A cell phone
• A positive attitude