Starting the new career!

"I did not attend a standard '160 hour' CDL school, so I have had to eliminate a few companies from the pool. TWT, TransSystems and Wil-Trans have a strict requirement about the 160 hour school."

If you dont mind me asking, which school did you go to? Im in So Cal as well and am in the same position..........

 

Exact place where I am doing it, just started yesterday, lol. Interesting little program they have going on. Im over in South Orange County and am exploring all the options I may or may not have once I get my CDL.

 

Start submitting applications now; don't have to wait. How many hours is your school?

 

Its not a whole heck of a lot. 20 in the yard, plus another 4 on the 10 speed, plus whatever time spent at home studying for the tests. Im actually contemplating trying to get some more training behind the wheel and am unsure as to how to go about it without having to go with one of the cattle call companies like CR England, Swift, etc etc. The transition is tough financially and fortunately I am still able to do this right now and keep my current job up until I make the decision where I am going to go.

 

Here's a few companies to apply with & they offer additional training and a job.

KKW Trucking
DSW Trucking
Earl Henderson Trucking(website not up to date;they do have a training facility)
James H. Clark & Son
Reddaway (maybe-it's local though)
Safer Transportation(they have several terminals; one in Tarzania)
Celadon

Submit some applications and see what happens.

 

Sweet, thanks a bunch for the info, I will look into them. I am just going to feel THAT much more comfortable getting out on the road with more (and as much as possible) training/experience that I can, as I am sure you and others who have some mileage under their belts would like to see us have. I read so much crap and horror stories on the net, and it gets a little intimidating at times. Im sure Ill be fine, I just want to make sure that I am not any sort of a problem or a danger to myself or others on the road.

 

Many new drivers overthink it. Keep in mind, it's only a driving job and not a scientific expedition to Mars. You'll be fine; just slow & easy. Trucking is a great career & I surely don't regret it at all. My niche was long haul & was happy to leave the local jobs to those that want that, because I wanted no part of it. Take care, you'll have a job in a few days.