I got a cdl in 2008, never used it. can i still get a local job?

Hi

I was wondering if anyone had any advice on what i should do. Here is the story I got my class A from a state college in duluth MN. I was so new to the industry that I really didn't know what i was doing. I really wanted to do local work. Didn't really matter to me what it was or how much it pays. But because i was in college at the time and due to a badly broken arm my work history stinks. I ended up working with swift. I wasn't with them long enough to really like them or dislike them. But after training i new that otr was not for me. But i didn't know what else to do except do my time and get out. Well after my 6 weeks i came home and all hell broke lose. My grandfather died, my dads work slowed down and then he got sick. I just couldn't go on the road i need to be home. So I left them before i got a truck. Well that was back in late feb early march of 2009. Sense then i have been helping my parents start up their own business. But due to the economy and all that good stuff that has just fallen apart after we put a lot of money and time into it. I really would love to get back in a truck to make some money for them. I have tried to get work in other fields but no one is hiring in my area. I would love to drive a truck again to start making money to support the fam. But I also take care of a lot of stuff around the house plus as I stated above OTR is not for me. I guess I'm asking if there is any possibility for me to get a local gig? And what steps would i have to do if there is. Thanks so much for you're time, and sorry for the long post, but I'm at my wits end.

-Mark

p.s. I live in st. paul mn.

 

well I love driving trucks, and I love driving period. But the whole otr live style is just not for me. Because i just don't like being away from home. I love where i live and i love my home life. Plus I need to be around for know to help out around the home. Maybe latter in life i will try it again but for now local sounds perfect. Plus I'm one of those weird people that loves traffic and driving a big truck on small streets and close quarters. That is just right up my alley. And I know that i love that sorta of work and because of that it will make me a better worker. Could i do otr ? sure but i wouldn't be 100% into it, and that could be dangerous. My goal is to become a good driver not a complacent one or one that hates his job.

 

Thankyou! I hadn't even really thought about that. And right now those guys are everywhere. doing work around my area. I will look into that. Thanks again

-Mark

 

Thankyou. I have been doing that. I guess i just got to keep looking. At this point i don't even care what they pay. just want to get a job and go. Getting payed well would be great, but i have no money, so getting payed at all would be just fine with me

-Mark

 

Yeah that's what I have beeing hering. And yeah I'm going to check m dac and take a look at it. And will take a look at transport america. Thank you!

-Mark