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i will be driving straight box truck, is it considered experience?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Moe21, Sep 6, 2018.

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  1. Sep 6, 2018 #1
    Moe21

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    Hello everyone i just got my cdl a license and i did apply for swift and cream o land both companies called me and i went for the cream o land because i will be home daily the problem is i will be driving straight box truck and i really want to drive tractor trailer so my question is will working as straight box delivery truck driver will be considered as experience if i apply to a trailer position with another companie .
     
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  3. Sep 6, 2018 #2
    Chinatown

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    It won't count as 18 wheeler experience, but 18 wheeler companies will hire you and put you through some type of training program. Your question has been on here many times.
    Where do you live; state & nearest city? Are you in New Jersey?
     
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  4. Sep 6, 2018 #3
    Moe21

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    Yea I live in new jersey in newark
     
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  5. Sep 6, 2018 #4
    Chinatown

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    Sysco might hire you as a "trainee" and it's local work.
    Click here to apply > Apply On Company Site
    [​IMG]
     
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  7. Sep 6, 2018 #5
    justa_driver

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    In short, No. It will give you experience with hauling loads and dealing with customers.
     
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  8. Sep 6, 2018 #6
    Fuelinmyveins

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    US foods hires for driver trainee anyone with less than 6 months experience. Check Mclane too. If you have all endorsements you can apply to ODFL, ESTES or XPO. FxF wants 1 year experience, but they are hurting for drivers so you can give them a shot too.
     
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  9. Sep 6, 2018 #8
    Lancia

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    Stay away from Sysco. They will burn you out and hang you out to dry just before making Union. Saves them money
     
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  10. Sep 7, 2018 #8
    Moe21

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    thanks for the reply
    So i think my only chance is swift
     
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  11. Sep 7, 2018 #9
    Chinatown

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    Did Swift offer you a local job?
     
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  12. Sep 7, 2018 #10
    Moe21

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    They offer me a dedicated account wich i dont know what it mean but they said that i need to get trained otr for 3 months maybe
     
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