In a nutshell...

Welcome to the industry! While I may not agree with your choice of doing drugs, take the opportunity to learn from your "mistake" that our choices can affect our outcomes of our lives. Take the time and care to be a professional driver, not a steering wheel holder. Learn to pack lightly and efficient when you have your own truck. Don't be afraid to ask questions because NOONE knew it all to start with. Most people here seem to be informative, but on the roads they act like you should know about everything before you start. But alot of the professional and courteous guys rather tell ya how to do it properly instead of you risking your life or lives of others on the road. Don't be afraid to start with a ssmaller company that treats you like family and will set you up for success rather than treating you like a #.

Robert. ..Butler transport truck 3369

 

I didn't know you could get all your endorsements before you get your license.

 

Put your location on your profile.
Some companies just do the pee test.
Some companies you won't have to take a physical; just use the medical card you're using now.

Paschall Truck Lines

Clyde07 - yes, can get all the endorsements with the CDL Permit.

 

Don't know about Werner; most mega-carriers don't do hair follicle unless they have hazmat/tanker division. Pride Transport does hair follicle.

Try, Youngs Transportation in Fresno. It's a 1099 outfit so highly unlikely they do hair follicle. I think they do lots of runs to Florida and back to CA.

Martin Enterprises of the Carolinas is another 1099 outfit also.

Try a company like these for 3 - 6 months then you should be ok to move on.

 

Tons of good companies hire out of LA, but not sure if hair follicle or not; most companies don't because it's expensive. Probably all hazmat/tanker companies do. Doesn't matter where a company is based/headquartered because home time is determined by company policy, not where the terminals or headquarters are.

KKW Trucking - Pomona
Freymiller
National Carriers
TWT Refrigerated Service
Super Service
System Transport
Midwest-coast Transport
JBS Carriers
Gardner Trucking
Northern Refrigerated Transportation
Watkins-Shepard
Decker Truck Line
Navajo Express-terminal in Chino
Southern Refrigerated Transport

Western Express - hires felons
Carolina Cargo - hires felons
Martin Enterprises of the Carolinas - hires felons

All these companies hire new CDL graduates.

 

go local if you can get a foot in the door.