CDL termination finding no job

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by LiveStrong101, Dec 27, 2023.

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  1. LiveStrong101

    LiveStrong101 Bobtail Member

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    I’ll see if they have anything in my area and put in an application , thank you
     
    LiveStrong101, Dec 27, 2023
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    Yeah I’ll do that
     
    LiveStrong101, Dec 27, 2023
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    Yeah , I’ll definitely check out Craigslist
     
    LiveStrong101, Dec 27, 2023
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    Just stay away from Chicagoland 1099 jobs
     
    slim shady, Dec 27, 2023
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    How long is "too long"?
    I don't want to sound harsh, but it sounds like you're breaking into the trucking industry with limitations on your availability for long haul, or unavailable to be on the road for weeks at a time.
    This is going to greatly limit your options and opportunities to get some real safe miles and experience. If you don't know by now, most truckers work long, and odd hours, are away from home days, weeks, even months at a time. If you are unable to make absence from home work out, at least for a time, perhaps you may have to choose another career path.
     
    snowlauncher, Dec 27, 2023
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    If anyone has any job leads for this driver, the OP, living in Mechanicsburg, PA post them for him. OK, Harrisburg area.
     
    Chinatown, Dec 27, 2023
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    For the moment -- all solo driving positions for Schneider out of the Harrisburg, PA area are tanker jobs:

    Over-the-Road (OTR) Tanker truck driver | Top drivers earn up to $84,000 | Up to $5,000 sign-on bonus | Schneider (schneiderjobs.com)

    This position has the driver home every other weekend.

    Schneider actually has a terminal just down the road from Harrisburg -- in Carlisle, PA.

    I used it a good bit when I was running OTR for Schneider; it's a nice terminal.

    Tanker training for this position will very likely be over in Coraopolis, PA.

    -- L
     
    lual, Dec 27, 2023
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    LTL is saturated with the influx of YRC drivers. If you want to drive for an LTL, go apply for a dock position. Many offer cdl training and would have a refresher course available.

    Look into coke Pepsi frito lay. Usually lumping pallets/cases but driving a class A.
     
    Anywhichwaybutloose, Dec 27, 2023
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    That's a great idea; search for beverage delivery driver positions. Hard work, but the pay is good.
    Edit: Beverage companies cut lots of slack for driver applicants, such as tickets, etc.
     
    Chinatown, Dec 27, 2023
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    I know I’am gona regret asking this but… Why did your try getting on with TMC if you don’t want go OTR . Cause that’s what they are is OTR
     
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