Any Employers Hiring Class B Newbies in Orlando?

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good luck........

 

i work for Pepsi .. most of the plants are going class A now. This way if your truck go's down they can bring you a spare truck put it on your trailer and get the rest of your day done. And to boot Pepsi gos throw so much help that you can get free training most of the time. The pay is not two bad winter it gets a bit low on hrs thow.

 

Haul; Keep checking craigslist (here in ATL anyway) as you will see jobs driving straight/box trucks every couple of days in transportation section.

 

You may check with your local state employment office. Many companies will list their jobs with them. Building supply companies use drivers with class B to deliver lumber and building supplies. Check with 84 Lumber, Lowes, Home Depot or any of the other building supply or lumber companies in your area. Local furniture stores also use straight trucks to deliver products. Some use contractors, others have their own trucks and drivers. I don't see why you would want to go to school for a Class B license, but most schools have contacts and should have some names of companies where that they can assist you in finding suitable employment. One other option is driving a bus for the local transit authority or even a school bus. All you would need is a passenger endorsement. The transit buses may require a Class A, but it is worth checking. You have some truck stops near you. It might pay you to make a visit and make notes of straight trucks coming in for fuel. See if you can talk with the drivers and whether they know of any driving positions with their company.

 

Acouple of reasons to get a B over an A if the A is not wanted or needed---1. $$$$ 2. Time in school

 

You will greatly limit your options with a Class B license over getting a Class A. If the truck is over a certain weight you will need a Class A anyway. On the other hand, you could rent a U-Haul truck and probably use it to take the Class B test. I have known of some who have taken the Class A test with a dump truck and small trailer. Even if you do only get your Class B at this time, I would encourage you to pursue your Class A when you can. If you go to a community college or state vocational school for your training the cost will be significantly less than if you go to one of the private driving schools. The program is usually a little longer, but there is normally a major difference in cost. Besides, grants and other types of funding may also be available when you go to one of the state schools.

 

I ran class b for over 20 years. I got my class a 2 years ago and just started using it. I now make the least amount of money and work the most than I ever had in the past 23 years. Get your class b and find a small company to work for that cares about you. My last class b job payed 15.50 an hr with time and a half after 8. I was taking home 6-800 a week. Beware you may get stuck at class b like I was because I was making just about as much if not mre than the class a guys. Good luck.