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Job availability question

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by jelow, Mar 12, 2014.

  1. Mar 12, 2014 #1
    jelow

    jelow Bobtail Member

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    Is it possible to find a local, city driver, job once you graduate from a trucking school?
     
    jelow, Mar 12, 2014
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  3. Mar 12, 2014 #2
    Dinomite

    Dinomite Road Train Member

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    It's possible, but it will probably be a long wait, and a lots of rejection.
     
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  4. Mar 12, 2014 #3
    CargoWahgo

    CargoWahgo Road Train Member

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    You live in Indiana.

    Go to Indy.... no problem finding local work.
     
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  5. Mar 12, 2014 #4
    Dc16vfd

    Dc16vfd Light Load Member

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    I tried that for a few months where I live in Western MD and it was pretty much impossible. 98% of the companies around me wanted at least 3 months of recent and verifiable driving experience ( schools didn't count ), most wanted a year.
     
    Dc16vfd, Mar 12, 2014
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  7. Mar 12, 2014 #5
    rda2580

    rda2580 Heavy Load Member

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    Did you graduate already Jelow? Or planning on going to school?
     
    rda2580, Mar 12, 2014
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  8. Mar 12, 2014 #6
    77smartin

    77smartin Road Train Member

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    Shouldn't have a problem...get out look around and talk to people...don't be afraid to walk in the door.
     
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  9. Mar 12, 2014 #7
    Chinatown

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    Check these for local work or local dedicated accounts:

    Trimac
    NFI
    Patrick Industries
    Holland Inc.
    Pepsi
    Advance Auto Parts

    Get the endorsements, especially tanker/hazmat.
     
    Chinatown, Mar 12, 2014
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  10. Mar 13, 2014 #8
    jelow

    jelow Bobtail Member

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    I was considering going to TDI, but I'm reconsidering now that I know Pepsi will train me.
     
    jelow, Mar 13, 2014
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