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Best just go directly to the company website and apply.First off you apply to a website with one application for many companies,you're going to get all those companies calling and emailing you.Secondly you would still have to fill out an application for the company you go with even if you already filled out a one size fits all application.

 

Use the schools for recommendations but be careful I have heard some have certain carriers they get kickbacks from

 

You don't really need a terminal in your area; hometime is based on company policy, not where terminals are located.
Schools usually push 2 or 3 companies; you don't need their job placement, but you can ask which companies they're pushing. There's dozens of companies that will hire you, that you won't hear about in CDL school. What type trucking are you looking for?

 

Go Transport Topics Website www.ttnews.com, find the link for top 100 carriers and top 100 private carriers,,even if a company is not advertising for drivers if you see one that interest you call and apply,,private carrier generally get you home on a more often, don't forget to look at companies that only require a B license,,just because you have an A does not mean that you should only look at A jobs,,many jobs that only require a B still pay well. A question you should always as is "why a company is always hiring" many time it means drivers don't stay long also check out a companies DOT safety record at www.safersys.org
if a company has a poor record it can mean you will be pulled over more on the road and at scales for inspections,

 

I would'nt rely on the schools recruiting to find you a job.Its just as easy for you to fill out an application.You'll be surprised how easy it is to get a trucking job without help from the school.As long as you have a good driving record,every company you call will be interested in hiring you believe me.

 

You school will only have a selected few companies come to your class and tell you how good their company is and why you should drive for them because that's their job to sell you a driving job.But recruiters are going to say only what you wanna hear not the truth.Many of the companies probably support your school and will reimburse you for your schooling.Whatever company you choose that hasn't recruited at your school its best to ask them if your school is on their network so you do get reimbursed.

 

Since you are a new driver, you want to look for companies that hire right out of school? Ask - What do they pay? How do they pay?What is their home time policy? Do they offer detention time pay? Layover pay? So on and so on. You have to do your home work. Take the companies that your school is pushing....and measure them against the ones that you find. Whatever company you choose, try and stay with them for one year. Your work history along with your mvr is what the well paying companies are looking for. New drivers working for Walmart earn on average $82,000.00 in their first year. Walmart is actively hiring drivers now, but, you must have 3 years of experience. Go to their website and see what their requirements are, and strive to put yourself in that position. Goodluck!