How much experience do you need? That will vary (obviously)....from one carrier to the next....but as a bare minimum for the current CDL job...
It's a tough CDL job market right now -- even for drivers with clean records. :( I don't expect that to really improve any this year. -- L
Some fuel hauling carriers will want you to have a TWIC, as well. Fuel delivery duty to port areas will often require it. In my case -- I was...
The learning curve (for new drivers) is not as steep with dry van trailers -- as it is with other types of class A freight. So I personally think...
https://bwitruck.com/driving-for-us/ It's probably a tough gig -- but it's a start. Inquire within -- & see if they are hiring out of your area....
If you think you would like to sample different types of freight -- but without the hassles of changing carriers -- you might consider starting...
Right now -- the best company is the one that will actually hire you (with zero experience, right out of CDL school). Best likely strategy: apply...
Outstanding post -- THANX!!! :occasion5: :thumbup: -- L
With either carrier -- just understand (up front) that it's likely you will start out on nite-shift duty. You will likely also work weekends -- &...
When you miss a turn -- or make a wrong turn -- DON'T PANIC. If your trainer is truly worth his/her salt -- said trainer will show/teach you how...
I used the truck routes shown in my Rand McNally trucker's road Atlas to custom-program the routes (as circumstances dictated) in the Garmin gps...
When you come back home from training -- you might well consider shopping for a truck-based gps navigation system. My Garmin dezl-cam gps truck...
:biggrin_2559: :biggrin_2559: :biggrin_2559: -- L
Your update is appreciated. Do keep us posted on how things develop later. :thumbup: -- L
In general -- the CDL job market really stinks out loud right now. :( Your luck/success getting back in will largely depend on: The amount (&...
@Nahbrown -- I'm really impressed that you guys landed a job hauling military loads THIS SOON out of CDL school. :D :eek: This tells me: you...
@Someguywithquestions -- Washington? As in....Washington state? Again -- think "outside the box".... If so -- as I write this....Walmart has...
@Someguywithquestions -- You're right. It IS a rough market out there right now -- & also, will be probably for the foreseeable future....:(...
Bryan (above) is right. You will make a MUCH BETTER impression on future employers -- if you stay where you are for 6 months -- & then switch...
Reefer.... Inconsistent delivery/pickup times + resulting inconsistent/nonexistent sleep + abusive treatment from shippers/receivers/lumpers =...
