Local jobs for someone under 21

You could look at moving companies. Often need young, strong guys who can help load, and you can start driving. Not a big tractor-trailer, but, its getting your foot in the door.

Check with gravel and dirt haulers, as well. A buddy of mine was driving at 18 or 19 for a local company to him that did primarily belly-dump work. Because they don't need to run the same level of insurance (insurance is cheaper if you have it set-up to only be in-state, or within x-miles of your terminal/ headquarters) they might be able to work with you on something like that.

Also, look at the honey-buckets. Might be willing to hire you because a lot of guys are "above" that work.

Good luck, and stick at it. Under 21 (hell, these days, under 23-25 years old) its hard to find a trucking company that can hire you. Focus on local companies, fill out an application at any and all companies that will give you one. Most of all, show a willingness to learn and do your best at the work, whether its driving a water-truck from site to site or pulling and end-dump.

They're out there, but you have to search very hard to find them. Stick at it.

 

Google LTL carriers in chicago. Start with ABF (A) all the way to YRC (Y). I was in the same boat as you in 1976. I was 20 and obtained my NY
State class 1 license. I was given a list of 100 companies from the school i went to. At least 95% of these companies are now out of buisness. Back then, getting a local job was literally imposible at 21 years of age unless Daddy owned the company or was the union steward. Today a local job if desired at 21 is definitly do-able and dont let anyone tell you otherwise! It may not be easy but it can be done. Since your in a major market area , you should find something once your 21.

 

Around my area, no.

 

Also, you must be twenty one to run interstate, so you will be limited to Illinois until you are of age.

 

Bekins may hire you. Their hiring in Lake Zurich & Warrenville for their trade show services.

 

Click me then scroll down page once it opens Good luck my man! This is definitely the way to go in this industry,IMHO.