CDL holder here without 160 hours programme looking for job

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  1. Sifu

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    I got my cdl license 2019 October through local company job offer. What happened was there was a local car hauler company offered me a job before i started the school.They told me that i didnot need 160 hours programme since the job was guarantee.

    Long story short i passed my exams and got my cdl a and started to work for them.They sent me 30 days training with a driver. Worst days of my life; was sleeping in the cars which was on trailer,was driving over 14-15 hours everyday,driving around weight stations, no food,no break i kept my mouth shut all the time to tried to learn the driving ,but top of that; end of training they said i had to drive without insurance and i quit. And you know what all 30 days i cant able to verify my miles since they didnot put my name on any paperwork.

    So i have my cdl-a license with me. Currently i live in Florida but today i made a decision to move Kansas City. By the end of May i will be in Kansas City. so i have 2-3 weeks. Do you guys know which companies would take me under their wings and train me in this recession times?
     
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    Tough spot to be in. Kansas City, Kansas?
    Butler Transport is headquartered in Kansas City. Maybe they'll help you.
    HOME | Butler Transport
    https://www.Butlertransport.com
     
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    FFE is out of Gardner, Ks (not far from KC) our school part is closed, but they do have a refresher program for drivers with a CDL. (Over the road with a trainer)
    You can call the recruiter and see if they will take you since you don't need the classroom/range training since you already have the CDL.
     
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    Good luck with that.
     
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    Thanks for the quick posts.

    Should i apply them right away tomorrow or should i wait until i move there?

    P.S. I hope i made a good decision about moving to Kansas City? I picked that city since the housing is reasonable price range.
     
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    This company hires new drivers that have a cdl-a and no experience or cdl school.
    Home - Western Express

    www.Westernexp.com
     
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    Try now because they also hire Florida drivers.
     
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    There's plenty of beverage companies in Kansas City that might hire you.
    Probably start out as a driver helper/trainee.
     
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    Not Western Express!
     
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    He has no verifiable experience and no cdl school.
     
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