Got my cdl on my own and have questions

Most companes will require some sort of formal training. If you live within 100 miles of Springfield, MO then Trailiner will finish your training with their 3 week program. I don't think you need any money & they do lots of West Coast runs which is good.

Check with Paschall Truck Lines.
WSE Transportation in Elm Springs, AR has a 3 week program with free tuition.
Western Express has an OJT program.


Maybe some other drivers will come up with some other ideas.

 

Schneider will help you with your training-I have never worked for them;but know other drivers that was in your situation;you do need more training for OTR and they do have a good program

 

Maybe another landscaper will hire you to drive their trucks.

You could also try paving and excavating contractors. Alot of these types of companies need workers that can double as drivers, or even work full time as drivers. And it's local work.

I did that many, many years ago, and never paid for training.

 

Check out Schneider, their a good STARTER company!

 

If you live in a semi- rural area, you might look for a farm machinery dealer. You might start out with a straight truck, prove yourself, and move to tractor trailer. That's how I did it. But.... Beware of a company with crap equipment, and an owner who likes to bend the rules. You will get good at maneuvering in tight places, cargo securement, and backing, and you will learn to think for yourself. Which will put you miles ahead of most ofthe cdl mill graduates.
You could also look for a dry bulk tanker company hauling cement locally. You might have to look a little harder to find a company willing to hire a rookie, but they are out there.

 

How old are you? do a search for custom harvesters. If you can be away from home for the spring and summer they will work the living snot out of you hauling grain and equipment,when the season is over you will have experience that no cdl school could give you. They will feed and house you and pay you.