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Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by mmnewman30, Jul 25, 2024.

  1. Truckermania

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  3. Chinatown

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  4. Chinatown

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  5. bryan21384

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    One poster alluded to your lack of experience. As good as it looks to have all of your endorsements, it looks better to have all of those endorsements combined with experience. It's really not a market for inexperienced drivers right now. It's not impossible to get a home daily or weekly job right out of school, but it is difficult. Drivers wanting local and regional jobs are plentiful, especially down south so you have fierce competition. In this current market, I'm of the opinion that experience is the most valuable thing to have, even more so than endorsements. The endorsements mean nothing if you have never had any viable drive time. So if it were me, I'd go to TMC and get some experience there. You could try Melton as well because with both of those companies, you can use your hazmat and tanker on certain loads. You'll need to do 1 year, perhaps even 2 years at either company, then after you get some time behind the wheel on the short term, then you'll be able to pretty much get some more attention from carriers. By the way, make sure you maintain a good driving record.
     
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  6. TNSquire

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    Call the terminal and talk with the terminal manager before you walk away.
    All but a couple of our terminals say there’s nothing available, but that’s not always the case. Drivers come and go often in this game. People retire, seek greener pastures, get fired, or whatever all the time.
    You at least have some experience, which puts you ahead of new students.
    And you say you already have your endorsements, another feather in your cap.
    You could hire on in any of the modes we serve…. Gas, chemical, and dry bulk.
    Selma has a couple new lanes coming on line shortly, if the rumors I’m hearing are accurate.
    those lanes are crappy on the pay scale, but they get you in the door and making money.
    Pm me if you like, and I’ll help you best i can.
     
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  7. Eddiec

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    Truck Driver - Local Class A - Penske Logistics- job post
    Penske
    (part of Penske Corporation)
    3.43.4 out of 5 stars
    17269 NC Highway 71, Lumber Bridge, NC 28357

    $80,000 a year - Full-time

    CDL Truck Driver- job post
    T2 Contracting, Inc.
    Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526

    $20 - $25 an hour - Full-time

    Truck Driver CDL A Home Daily- job post
    Ryder
    3.23.2 out of 5 stars
    Fayetteville, NC 28304

    $0.67 per mile - Full-time

    CDL A Fuel Truck Driver - Local- job post
    Reliable Tank Line, LLC
    2.92.9 out of 5 stars
    Selma, NC 27576

    $1,250 a week

    Class A Linehaul Truck Driver (Night Shift/Home Daily)- job post
    Central Transport
    1925 Pamalee Drive, Fayetteville, NC 28301

    From $95,000 a year - Full-time
     
  8. mmnewman30

    mmnewman30 Bobtail Member

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    I just want to thank all of you for the support. I will read and respond to each response soon! I will be recommending this site to others. Very grateful for all the insight.
     
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  9. mmnewman30

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    Thank you! I will reach out soon.
     

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  10. Chinatown

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    Submit an app. to Eagle Transport anyway. As @TNSquire posted, drivers come and go all the time with companies. Someone might quit today and leave an opening. Submit the app.
    Don't rely on what's on a website; get your app. on file even before any phone calls.
     
  11. Allow Me.

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    You limit yourself if you make too many demands while trying to get your foot in the door. "I want this, I want that". Trucking co's want drivers who will commit, not complain. Just my thoughts. As a new guy, you really have nothing to offer any prospective new employer.
     
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