Finding it hard to get a job with 1 year of experience.

A little backstory:
I obtained my Class A in 2016 and didn't drive much after getting my license as I kept working in the automotive industry.
Fast forward to the end of 2021, I got hired on with a local company running a 4-axle belly dump trailer in Colorado. I did that for 6 months and got an offer to run a 40ft end-dump trailer, hauling aggregates. Took that job for 6 months and work unfortunately slowed down to where I was only doing 30-40 hours a week (down from 70).
This led me to get back into automotive for a bit, until my wife and I moved back to Georgia to be closer to our families.

Now I have 1 year of (recent) experience and can't find a job. Applied to tons of companies in the area, not being picky.. Local, regional/dedicated and foodservice jobs, all types of trailers.. I just can't do OTR.
I have a clean record, never failed a drug test, no tickets/accidents, no health conditions..

I followed up with each job via phone and I keep getting told that the positions are filled or that the jobs are filling up quickly in the area and they'll be in touch. Then I get the email saying they decided not to move forward. I have all endorsements except for hazmat, and no manual restriction. Not sure why it feels like I'm un-hireable. Tried indeed, temp agencies, company websites directly and even craigslist.

Anyone have any ideas? Location: Atlanta, GA - Zip code 30309. Willing to commute.

 

Those are all good points. Maybe I should go ahead and get my Hazmat endorsement and go from there.

 

Definitely understandable. It sounds like a mess even when I think about it myself. So I can see how it could be off-putting to some of these companies. Looking back on it in hindsight, I wish I would've just started driving in 2016 and kept up with it - but it is what it is.. Thanks.