Getting back into trucking

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Shawn1288, Aug 7, 2024.

  1. Shawn1288

    Shawn1288 Bobtail Member

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    I have last drove in January 2023. Now it is August 2024 and no company will hire me. How do I get back into trucking and which companies will hire me?
     
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  3. Chinatown

    Chinatown Road Train Member

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    Open an account on Driver Pulse Tenstreet website.
     
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    bryan21384 Road Train Member

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    How much experience do you have? You're in St. Petersburg, FL. If you're lacking experience that can give you problems. It's hard for Florida drivers as it is to get work but if you live in Florida and lack experience, it's a bad combo. You might can find something given you aren't super deep into Florida. I do agree, the Driver Pulse is a very good account to have. I've got one myself.
     
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    Chinatown Road Train Member

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    Knight and Abilene Motor Express both hire in Florida.
    A few months ago both were hiring drivers with a long gap in driving, some as long as 10 years.
     
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    You're in a pretty good location since you're close to Tampa.
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    FreshPoint West Coast Florida, Inc., Division of FreshPoint Central Florida, Inc.
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    This is a division of Sysco.
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  7. Chinatown

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    Univar Solutions
    Tampa, FL
    Home daily.
    Requirements
    • CDL A required; CDL B considered based on experience
    • At least one year of CDL-A driving experience
    • Hazmat endorsement strongly preferred
    • Tanker endorsement preferred
    • Must be at least 21 years of age or older
    • Must be able to read, write, count, understand, and speak English
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  8. goga

    goga Heavy Load Member

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    Many variables to be aware of. There should be a reason to not be looked at as potential.
     
  9. Chinatown

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    Clean Harbors in Tampa needs a Class-B driver.
    • Obtain Hazmat and Tanker endorsement within 90 days of employment
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