Any local jobs in VA?

Try the fast food suppliers in the area if there are any , a quick google search will help there. Or , try the local beverage haulers/ beer companies...only thing with the local gigs, you trade being at home , for some hands-on labor....try the local LTL companies too....if they say you don't have enough road time , tell them you'll take a dock-job or a switchers job to get your foot in the door.

 

Check Craigslist for port work (just check ads out thoroughly...avoid scams). There may be a owner operator who will let you drive his truck. I got my shot driving straight truck until I had a year. I started at Lowes, and then kept looking until I got another job driving 53ft van. You can find a job, but it's going to take some time. Just keep at it, constantly check Virginia pilot (career connection), indeed.com, simply hired. Once you have a year there are plenty of companies that will bring you on pulling containers. Port work has it's own drama and ups and downs, but in Hampton Roads there are tons of container carriers. Also look for regional jobs may be able to get home a night or two during week and probably on weekends. I got a job driving for a owner op right out of school, but took Lowes for the benefits. The opportunity is there just gotta find it!! Good Luck!!!