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LTL jobs around San Antonio

Discussion in 'LTL and Local Delivery Trucking Forum' started by Jtn01, Oct 19, 2015.

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  1. Oct 19, 2015 #1
    Jtn01

    Jtn01 Bobtail Member

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    I'm looking for some suggestions or leads on looking for an LTL or local job around San Antonio.
    I have around 17 months of CDL experience, all hauling crude oil with the same company. I've applied for a few jobs online, but from my experience that doesn't usually get a response. So this week I'm going to start going in person and asking around. So far for my list of companies to try, I have:

    OD, FedEx freight, R+L, Central, YRC, Con-Way, and Estes. I applied to Southeastern, and was told they're not hiring until the first of the year(Even though they have a job posting on Indeed.)

    If I have no luck with LTL I'm open to food service, or any other local jobs. I will also try the Austin market if I have no luck with that.

    Thanks, guys!
     
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  3. Oct 19, 2015 #2
    sliver

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    No experience with that kinda stuff but what about like united rentals delivering equipmet or local equipment dealers If your loking for local work
     
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  4. Oct 19, 2015 #3
    BIGreem1985

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    Since you have experience hauling crude, why not try and haul fuel? Kinda like LTL where you will be making multiple stops a day.
     
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  5. Oct 19, 2015 #4
    Jtn01

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    That's a good idea. I'll check on rental companies. Thanks!

    A big reason I'm trying LTL first is because of the weekends off. If LTL doesn't work out for me I'll look into hauling fuel.

    Southeastern told me it's their slow time of the year right now. So, I'm not sure if it's slow for everyone until after the holidays? If so, I may not have a chance right now.
     
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  7. Oct 20, 2015 #5
    BIGreem1985

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    A big reason I'm trying LTL first is because of the weekends off. If LTL doesn't work out for me I'll look into hauling fuel.

    Southeastern told me it's their slow time of the year right now. So, I'm not sure if it's slow for everyone until after the holidays? If so, I may not have a chance right now.[/QUOTE]

    Understandable, but even getting on with a LTL company doesn't necessarily guarantee weekends off. Being bottom man on the board has a way of messing up plans like that. Not trying to deter you, just being honest.

    It is coming into the slow time of the year where most companies do not hire much... It still doesn't hurt to call around and see. You never know what might happen.
     
    BIGreem1985, Oct 20, 2015
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  8. Oct 20, 2015 #6
    Cottonmouth85

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    Costal Transport has a 'drivers' sign out front I think. Off Ackerman Rd and I10 behind pilot. Chalk Mountain Services.
     
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  9. Oct 21, 2015 #7
    Bob Dobalina

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    I am new to the LTL world right now, so I haven't seen it with my own eyes, but from what I've heard, freight drops off dramatically at the first of the year. So most LTLs at smaller terminals will be keeping staffing levels where they are until closer to spring in order to keep most of their drivers working through the slow times. I always heard that March is the best time to try and get on in LTL. Get hired early and have seniority over the rest of the drivers they hire the rest of the year. Keep your application at those places fresh (less than 90 days old), and be sure to follow up by calling the terminal manager to see what is really happening at each place.

    But at this point in the year, it is unlikely. However, OD is the fastest growing of all the LTLs. I'd say they are your best bet. Call the terminal manager.
     
    Bob Dobalina, Oct 21, 2015
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  10. Oct 21, 2015 #8
    brtecson

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    Congrats84 just started working for mclane in the San Antonio area, they're probably still hiring...
     
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  11. Oct 22, 2015 #9
    banders77

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    try special logistics truckload, thats where im at. stay in TX, weekends off, your own assigned truck with sleeper, mostly drop and hook.
     
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  12. Oct 22, 2015 #10
    Bob Dobalina

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    He was asking about LTL/something local. I'm pretty sure he wants home daily.
     
    Bob Dobalina, Oct 22, 2015
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