I'm looking at options for getting into trucking - Why is Schneider not hiring in my area?

Not a driver yet. I don't have my CDL yet, but am considering going for one when state grants for CDL training open up in April 2024. So I started calling around first to see my options.

In my zip code (96096), Schneider recruiting said that they're not hiring in my area. I keep hearing about a "driver shortage" (which is really a pay shortage), but to be told they're not hiring in my area, it makes no sense.

Why Schneider? First, I'll have no experience, and second, I've heard over and over that they're big on safety.

 

Every carrier is big on safety.

Knight Transportation as a terminal near the Love's in Tulare, California. They might train you.

Time to bring in the specialist: @Chinatown

 

A&M Transport run a lot of Interstate-5 so probably get you home often.
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Company – A&M Transport

Company – A&M Transport
541.832.3416. A&M is a transportation company that primarily hauls truckload shipments of general commodities in both interstate and intrastate commerce. We operate throughout Oregon, Washington, California, Nevada, and Arizona …
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WE ARE HIRING FOR MULTIPLE POSITIONS!!!!
Thank you for your interest in joining Team Jake. Drivers are A&M Transport’s most valuable asset. We have employment opportunities for both experienced drivers and newly graduated students from an accredited Truck Driving School. If you don’t have a Class A CDL but are ready to make a career change, we can help with that too! Contact our recruiter and get all the details!

 

Check this thread; maybe something here that interests you.
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DMV ELDT > School > CDL-A > Hazmat = Entry Level No Experience

 

Company Driver Trucking Jobs | Ashley Distribution …
No experience required for Class A CDL training.
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I don't know if the cdl school is still open in Missoula, Montana. You can call and ask about that. If the school is still in operation, it's free to you with a one year contract to drive for Ashley.

 

Hi, I am also planning on going to CDL school. From what I am seeing, it's the schools/training institutes and whatnot that apply for the grant? Are us wannabes able to apply for this grant too? It just looks like these schools are getting money if they apply so that they can make the program safer and whatnot.

Just curious, are we able to apply for this? Sorry if this kind of derails the post but I have a question I want to try and get an answer too lol

 

Apply for WIOA Program - Iowa.
This program pays for cdl school, free to you.
Or, attend a trucking company cdl school. Usually transportation, meals, lodging are free to you. Tuition if free is you agree to a work contract for a year.