Anything but Tanker?

A&R Logistics now hires new cdl school grads:
Drive with A&R - Official Site
https://drivewithar.com

 

DOT Transportation is a reefer outfit that hires new cdl grads and has tuition reimbursement:
www.drivefordot.com
Terminals in Atlanta & Vidalia.

 

I've got some advice for any new tanker driver, don't forget to open the hatch when unloading, it happens fast.

 

Take another look at Gemini Transport; hiring in Calhoun.
Gemini Transport > Apply On Company Site

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Tidewater Transit has a terminal in Dalton. TWT hires cdl grads.

 

I hauled a tanker, night shift, liquid poop from one sewage plant to another, 7 loads a night. It was a crappy job, but drove a new 359 Pete. One load, it was very windy, I opened the cover, hitched up the hose, opened the valve, turned the pump on, and the wind blew the cover closed. I saw it, and climbed up the ladder, I couldn't open the lid, that fast. I almost jumped off the trailer, shut the pump off, and it almost took a crow bar to open the hatch again. A bungee cord on the cover solved that problem.

 

Your best bet as a new driver, in my opinion, find a really good company to work for that pulls van/reefer. Why? You really want to learn the dynamics of the truck and trailer in a variety of situations. The experience will be well worth it. Talking mountains, wind, snow, ice, etc... Find a good company that will run you and pay good and you'll make 50k+ your first year easy. Then once you have a solid foundation, get into tanker. Even a tanker load in a van handles way different than a normal load, and a tanker will be that much more different.

Honestly, you dont even need a full year to land a high paying job. I did OTR for 7 months with Magnum LTD running 3k miles a week or more, great pay and equipment. After 7 months I applied to local LTL jobs and was offered both jobs. Now I run line haul pulling dubs for the top dog in the country. 64 cpm plus accessory pay with only a year and 4 months experience, not to mention insane benefits.