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Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by TugHillRider, Jul 23, 2019.

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  1. Jul 23, 2019 #1
    TugHillRider

    TugHillRider Light Load Member

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    So I am a month and a half into trucking school at NTTS. I have my permit. We are starting to learn shifting and double clutching soon. I graduate in December. Had to do part time course because of my full time job.

    The school has its core companies that recruit you right out of school. H.O. Wolding, Gympsum Express, US Xpress, etc. I know Wolding has a short haul hourly position for Northeast drivers only. Out a few days and back.

    Anyways, I’m not sure I believe the old adage that you need OTR experience to get a local job. I’m in the Syracuse, NY area. I’ve done some research but I’m curious if anyone here in the area knows of some other companies that will hire locally out of school.

    Thanks.
     
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  3. Jul 23, 2019 #2
    Chinatown

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    Dot Foods?
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    McLane Company - click here > Apply On Company Site
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    New Penn - local position > Apply On Company Site
    • Must hold a valid CDL-A with HazMat and tank endorsements in state of residence.
    • Graduate from an approved driving school.
     
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  4. Jul 23, 2019 #3
    Chinatown

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    Upstate Niagra Cooperative - Teamsters Union -click here > Apply On Company Site

    Union environment (Teamsters Local 294) with a GREAT benefit package including Medical, Dental and Vision.

    Employees enjoy a LOW 10% cost share on healthcare premiums after first six months.
     
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  5. Jul 23, 2019 #4
    TugHillRider

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    My dad actually worked for this company for 2 years before moving to Florida! Didn’t even see this add! Thanks!!!
     
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  7. Jul 23, 2019 #5
    Anywhichwaybutloose

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    Ltl and food service offer good pay and good benifits.
     
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  8. Jul 23, 2019 #6
    WesternPlains

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    Good ole Syracuse. hehe.... Mothers family from there. Grandparents and Uncle had houses at 210 and 212 Washington Square. Less than 4 years of age. We lived across from Electronics Park. I know it's a ghost town now. Many vacations. Many memories. Playing golf at Green Lakes. First Golf at a little executive course (maybe it was 3 par?) by the Fairgrounds.
    Remember.... when you retire to Florida. You gotta get a golf cart in the style of a truck. Just gotta.
     
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  9. Jul 25, 2019 #7
    TugHillRider

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    Certainly is a ghost town. Not many jobs around here. Most pay crap. Hence why I’m getting my CDL-A
     
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  10. Jul 26, 2019 #8
    ad356

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    Upstate not a bad gig if they will hire you. I tried applying there but didn't get called. The milk I haul for Walton are actually upstate farms. If I applied there today with my nearly two solid years of tractor trailer they would probably hire me now.

    How far is Cortland from where you live? Alnye is a large milk hauler and I believe they are in that area.
     
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  11. Jul 27, 2019 #9
    TugHillRider

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    My dad worked for Upstate for about 20 years before moving to Florida. Was a typo earlier when I said 2 years. I think I could get in possibly.

    I’m a ways from Cortland. I’m north of Baldwinsville. I was thinking of Wadhams in Phelps. I’m not afraid of a drive if the pay is worth it. I know you don’t start out at the top but you get what I’m saying.
     
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  12. Jul 27, 2019 #10
    Fold_Moiler

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    Never went otr and I do just fine.
     
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