I want to go LTL or Linehaul but don't have enough experience to get hired.

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by sventvkg, Sep 22, 2021.

  1. Chinatown

    Chinatown Road Train Member

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    Don't go by what's on the websites. All Line Haul companies are hiring fresh cdl school grads.
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    One driver on here went with Fastenal.. He was hired right out of cdl school.
    Driver (DOT-Class A CDL)
    Possess or are currently in progress of obtaining a Class A Commercial Driver's License

    7215 South John Young Parkway, Orlando, FL 32809
    FL100 Distribution Center
    Full-Time Shift(s):
    MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN All Hours Available
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  3. Shackdaddy

    Shackdaddy Medium Load Member

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    I reread the OP. Didn’t realize he only had 2 months at Prime. Sounds like maybe quit in training or right after or fired. Perhaps there is more to the story ? Fired perhaps. I don’t know. But I’m seeing Red Flags including attitude.

    Still with the tight labor market I’d think someone would take him. Just not the high paying cream of the crop companies.

    Go drive a dump truck for a year. Get experienced.
     
  4. sventvkg

    sventvkg Light Load Member

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    Hi yes I did not get fired I had a double Eye infection due to allergies and had to come off the road. Yes I had 25,000 miles of my 30 in training.

    I don’t have a bad attitude I’m a nice guy!!

    The issue is I don’t want to do over the road and that’s the reason that I didn’t go back to prime after my eyes got better and you should’ve seen them. I looked like Rocky Balboa beat me up. My wife didn’t like me over the road so that was the end of that.

    I could get a job driving a straight truck or something like that but that does me no good as I’m not using my Class A and driving a combination vehicle. It’s useless experience. I’ve driven dump trucks chipper trucks bucket trucks drive a school bus for a year I have other experience it’s just 15 or 20 years ago.

    i’m just trying to get something driving a tractor trailer that’s fairly Local. I could go back to prime in January I could go to any number of OTR companies right now but like I said over the road doesnt Work for my family. Thanks for the response man!
     
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  5. sventvkg

    sventvkg Light Load Member

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    Thanks I applied. I'd have never known about them if you had not mentioned them. You're a GREAT resource sir!
     
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  6. Big Road Skateboard

    Big Road Skateboard Road Train Member

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    I reckon you need them more than they need you.

    I guess you might "luck" into a linehaul position that 10 other guys aren't looking for, but I'd expect it to take more than your couple months experience.

    Sometimes it sucks, but to achieve goals, you gotta embrace that.

    Or, just kick back and ##### "why not me"
     
  7. Chinatown

    Chinatown Road Train Member

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    Here's one to note for the future:
    Southeastern Freight Lines
    Orlando, FL
    12 mos. experience
    We are currently looking for Linehaul (OTR) Drivers to join our Southeastern Team. Our Linehaul Drivers are an integral part of our freight operations, helping our company produce over 99% on time service to our customers. In this role, you will transport freight between Southeastern's service centers or designated points in-between. If you are looking for a long term career and want to join a best in class carrier where your talents are appreciated, then we would love for you to join our team!
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  8. sventvkg

    sventvkg Light Load Member

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    Maybe they make it a PITA to week out the weak:) In any case, I applied.
     
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