Is it possible for a new driver to find a local or regional job?

Possible - yes. Probable - no. My brother got a local job right out of school, but kind of a crappy company - although he has been there for 5 years now. Look into scrap companies, or smaller local companies - most of the larger places want 3-5 years experience and such. Good luck

 

It is possible, may have to put your time in though.

 

It's not impossible, but the thing of it is, a small local trucking company doesn't do training - they expect to hire people who are already trained. Driving school is not sufficient training. That's why it's improbable. But again, not impossible. You have nothing to lose by applying.

 

I drove locally in FL for ccc transportation for 6 yrs. pay was terrible, but i was home everyday and had sunday off. Local jobs are out there, even for new guys, just don't expect to make much more than mcdonalds.

 

Check out that Toyota Plant. I heard it was going to start doing something and bet they will have yard drivers. One caution, You never want a spotter job with a regular tractor. Only yard mules with the lifting 5th wheel and air conditioning. A yard spotter job is a great foot in the door for freight companies including UPS but it is real work sometimes and the most boring easy job at others. Some smaller places will actually hire a less experienced driver because they don't have a heavy workload or enough work to pay an experienced one. Even if you never leave the yard they usually want the CDL A just like a forklift certificate in case you run over someone which is quite easy to do.

 

Yes it's possible, I found a local company that does both local and over the road. They also have a Truck Driving School . I run local right out of school, starting wage $15.00 hr. home every night and off on weekends. You really have to hit the bricks and search for these companies, they're out there but they are far and few between. Good luck.

 

anything is possible

 

It's not as hard as everyone makes it out to be. You have to be willing to do some legwork though. I got on with a small company (80 dry vans, 30 tankers, 15 bulk tankers). I am home every weekend, All of our runs start in Northern IL and all of our back hauls come back to Northern IL. None of this Chicago to Atlanta to New York to Dallas and then hoping you'll get back home. Newer, high quality eqipment, paid holidays and a decent benefit package. While they do have a website, they don't accept employment applications via the website. You have to go in to see them, fill out an app, and actually be interviewed. They do not offer extensive "training" but you do go with a TE for a week (maybe 2 depending on the situation).

Driver regularly average 2800-3100 miles per week. For dry van pay starts at .34, goes to .38 after 6 months, and is .41 after 12 months. They do not always have openings like the mega-carriers.

There is no way a TE can cover everything, even if you are with them for 6-8 weeks. You are an adult and they expect you to use common sense and to call if you have questions.

There are 400,000+ trucking companies out there. You can find one if you put some effort into it.