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Charlotte area zero experience job opportunities?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by 147Grain, Jan 20, 2023.

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  1. Jan 20, 2023 #1
    147Grain

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    Trying to find someone to take me on with a new CDL and no auto restriction. I just completed the X and T endorsements. Outside of the 7 week community college CDL course I finished on 11/30, I have zero experience, retired from the airlines after 30 years and bored. Clean driving record, TWIC/HME.

    Talked to Schneider and believe PTL is here, not so sure about flatbed at 60+, but I'm used to working hard and can still do it. I'd like home time, but beggars can't be choosers.

    Thanks in advance!
     
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  3. Jan 20, 2023 #2
    ThomasTrucker21

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    N Cent FlA, South of I-10 North of I-4
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    EPES Transport possibly
     
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    How many hours is the cdl school you graduated from.
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    @Numb lives in Charlotte and can help.
     
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    147Grain

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    My FMSCA training record has me at 22 hours Public Road and 15 hours Range. The course hours were 300 per the syllabus.
    Not sure what your looking for, but it was 8-5p that 7 weeks. Much of the time waiting for your turn to back as usual.

    I'm now curious as to how the course hours impact my situation?
     
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    Chinatown

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    Where one with local work.
    Tcw Charlotte
    www.tcwonline.com
    5201 N Graham St, Charlotte, NC 28269
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    This company has a program for new cdl school grads.
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    We are hiring local Class A CDL drivers that are new to the transportation industry to be part of our New Driver/Student Mentoring Program. Required paid training is a minimum of 4 weeks. Salary increases after completion of training program

    **Job Requirements for a New Class A CDL Driver **
    • · 21 years old
    • · Class A CDL/ Certificate
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    Chinatown

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    The reason I asked is because companies have their individual requirements as to how many hours a school has to be for hiring their students.
    Eagle Transport, for example, requires a 200 hr. cdl school. So, you're probably good to go there.
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    Some companies don't care how long the school is and some have a minimum of 120 hr. or 160 hrs. etc.
     
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    Understood, thanks. Very helpful :)
     
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    I'm a Schneider veteran.

    Based on my experience there--you can do better, if you look around (like you're doing here on this Forum).

    Go to Schneider.....only as a last resort.

    --Lual
     
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