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  1. 2BContinued

    2BContinued Bobtail Member

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    Would love to obtain a cdl and then transport tankers. I am leaning toward non-haz. I have reviewed several milk co-op job ads to get a feel for their hiring requirements, and they want a bit of experience in addition to the license. Would a Jr college/tech school program be better than private driving school? I think I will have to pay for it either way -- private school seems faster route to getting a CDL but college programs give more training time.
     
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  3. Chinatown

    Chinatown Road Train Member

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    Tech/college programs are usually accredited and most companies hire graduates from those schools.
    Where are you in North Carolina?
    Lots of tanker work in NC for new cdl school grads.
    Some tanker outfits have a list of schools they hire from and some just want a 160 hr. minimum school.
     
  4. tscottme

    tscottme Road Train Member

    CDL school is ONLY about passing the state CDL test. You learn everything while in training at your first company
     
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    If you can stick around for the one at college I would go that route. More wheel time is far better than a quick school.
    I went with a trade school that had a 4 week training course. There was not enough wheel time in my opinion. The school fudged the numbers. Students are supposed to get 27 hours wheel time and the school was running students 45 minutes and rounding the time to hours. Thankfully I was able to get my full wheel time (complained) while other students were willing to accept a shortened time of 21-1/4 hours.
     
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  6. Chinatown

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    Valley Proteins has several terminals in North Carolina.
    There's other companies also.
    Here's a little info on Valley Proteins:
    As a member of the team, you can expect:
    • Above average pay – Average weekly pay $900-$1200
    • Great Benefits – medical, dental, vision, profit sharing, paid time off
    • $500-$1000 annual contribution towards healthcare
    • 3% guaranteed contribution to your 401(k) account
    • Tuition Reimbursement – If you graduated in the last year, we will reimburse your CDL education up to $4,500 over the course of 3 years!
    • Advancement opportunities – We are always looking for key players motivated to move up into higher level roles.
    • Environmental impact – Make a positive impact on the environment and feel good about what you are doing! You are helping to recycle useful by-products that would normally go into the landfill.
    • Training – You will receive training on the job to prepare you for your role, but you will most likely be up and running in no time! We will also help you get your tanker endorsement if you don’t have it.
    If you have a valid CDL-A, we want to hear from you.
     
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  7. Chinatown

    Chinatown Road Train Member

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    W.W. Transport hires new cdl school grads.
    We have an immediate opening for Class A CDL Truck Drivers to haul bulk food grade flour. Must live within 35 mile radius of Newton.
    Benefits
    • Avg weekly pay ranges from $900 - $1000. Paid 25% of line haul.
    • Out up to a week at a time, sometimes home daily.
    • Health, dental, life insurance, short/long term disability, AFLAC
    • 401K with company match
    • Quarterly performance bonus. Drivers can earn up to $600 per quarter.
    • Vacation/holiday/years of service bonus pay
    • $1,000.00 Safety incentive pay.
    • DriveWyze Scale Bypass
    • We also have a passenger program and PrePass+
     
  8. Chinatown

    Chinatown Road Train Member

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    Valley Proteins trucks:
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  9. kemosabi49

    kemosabi49 Trucker Forum STAFF Staff Member

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    Why non haz. For the most part chemical tank will pay better than food grade and wait time are less. Superior Carriers and Schneider takes new drivers and I think Superior may even have their own driving school in S Carolina.
     
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  10. austinmike

    austinmike Road Train Member

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    Dont be afraid of hazmat. Thats all ive done in my tanker jobs. Its fun and exciting!
     
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  11. 2BContinued

    2BContinued Bobtail Member

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    Thanks! All good info, especially about schools and companies. I am in Asheville (moving is ok though).
     
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