Noob in SoCal

Hey everyone, I've spent a lot of time here recently doing some research and getting acquainted with what's what. About to finish class and get my class A CDL within the next week or so. I've spent the last 20+ yrs in a steel mill that recently shut down. Ran just about every piece of equipment there and dont feel like starting as a laborer in another similar setting so I felt that this was a logical progression. Looking forward to the road ahead (figurative and literal). Only thing I'm bummed about is how many trucks are going to auto, I'm learning on a 10sp and digging it. Oh well, why complain about something I cant control. Anyway, im sure I'll be on here quite a bit. Talk at ya later.

 

I have a wife and 3 kids so I'd prefer something local but I'm already preparing myself to do 6-12 months regional just for the experience. Right now I'm considering Northern Refrigerated, they have a little yard in Ontario. Then I'd try to get something closer to Riverside...eventually. Cant really be too choosy at this point. I have all my endorsements, just looking to gain experience and get paid the most I can while I'm doing it. Hope to at least get my own truck, slip seating sounds like it can be nasty at its best.

 

That's kinda what I'm thinking. Thanks

 

Applied at Pepsi, they require experience. Theres actually some Coke management in my class and you better believe I'm bugging them about a job. Right now they require 1yr but are trying to cut it to 6mo. I do hear FedX and UPS are great jobs.

 

Awesome! Thanks for the help, I'll definitely be looking into these.