Looking for a job.

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by zaroba, Jun 4, 2015.

  1. Jun 4, 2015 #1
    zaroba

    zaroba Heavy Load Member

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    Graduating my CDL school in 3 weeks, so starting to look for a job.

    - I want to do OTR, solo.
    - Don't really care about guaranteed home time. I'm single with no kids.
    - I'm in South East PA, near Allentown (if that matters)
    - did have an accident last year due to needing to slam on my brakes to avoid rearending a stopped car while going around a blind curve. Left the road and clipped a phone pole, pretty sure the cop called it 'failure to stay in lane'. Aside from that, nothing on my record since 2009. Would it be considered preventable?
    - Never had any suspensions or DUIs either.
    - Medical card is good for 2 years
    - currently have my permit, CDL road test will happen on the 21st
    - don't smoke, but do vape (for those that don't know, it's like an e-cig, but much more powerful)

    Anybody have any recommendations for companies to try?
     
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  3. Jun 4, 2015 #2
    Chinatown

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    Calex Logistics - Plains, PA
    Freymiller
    Navajo Express
    Halvor Lines
    Decker Truck Line - reefer division
    Don Hummer Trucking
    James H. Clark & Son
    Jones Bros. Trucking
    Earl Henderson Trucking

    All these run coast-to-coast and have nice trucks. Calex just started hiring new CDL grads recently & has reefers, dry vans, flatbeds.
     
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  4. Jun 4, 2015 #3
    315wheelbase

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    yes preventable,,there are carrier that will hire you,,the mega carriers that pay low wages want you,,slow down and be more carefull one at fault accident in your career is enough
     
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