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lual · Oct 16, 2023

rotro13 said: ↑

i cant go choose werner because right after i got my cdl i put in for them and then an family emergency had popped up causing me to miss orientation.. they wouldnt let me reschedule and now they say i need experience because they labeled me as a “no show “
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Almost the exact same thing happened when I first started with Schneider. Simple solution: we just rescheduled the orientation start for a later date. You mean you couldn't do that with Werner?

Makes no sense....

-- L

bertramnet · Nov 6, 2023

lual said: ↑

Now is a very tough time to be looking for CDL work -- as a driver with less than a year's experience.

To succeed in this current market -- you must be patient, persistent -- and most of all -- DON'T GET DISCOURAGED.

Back even when freight volumes were much more in line with other factors -- I was "shot down" several times...before I found CDL work.

It's not really you -- it's the market. Most companies now want drivers who already have some good experience -- along with a really good safety record.

But....that doesn't necessarily mean you're totally out of luck.

As I write this -- I do know that Werner Enterprises is hiring rather aggressively for drivers to run loads in the southeast:

Werner Enterprises -- southeast regional -- no prev CDL experience required

If you have not already talked to them -- fill out the application in the link above, first (don't call them 1st-- do the application, completely; send it in -- then call them later, maybe after a few days).

Werner is a good option for you because they are set up to teach rookies how to really drive a big-rig on a professional level. And that's EXACTLY what you need.

Werner's closest terminal to you is on the west side of Alanta -- just outside of the I-285 loop, on I-20 (the east-bound side).

Some words of caution, however:

Werner may well try to talk you into a team position, for starters. Be polite about it -- but insist on/stick with solo positions only -- for your first year or two, anyway.

Be sure to investigate/scrutinize any opportunity they offer you -- to make sure you are not delivering to A-N-Y of the so-called "dollar" stores: Dollar General, Family Dollar, Dollar Tree, etc. You simply don't have enough experience to do those jobs properly; they will chew you up and spit you back out. If offered such an opportunity, politely decline -- and ask for other jobs or accounts, instead. Pick something where you have a fair chance of surviving as a first-year driver (an easy example: Werner does a lot of dedicated for Home Depot. In fact, some Home Depot DCs basically look like Werner terminals ).

If you don't have any CDL endorsements, seriously consider going back, and getting them: tanker, hazmat....and doubles/triples. They will open doors for you -- both now, and later. More doors = more money

Footnote: I started out my CDL driving with Schneider. From my experiences there -- I think you can do better, elsewhere. Go to them for work only as a last resort.

-- L
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bertramnet · Nov 6, 2023

Was laid off a few months ago, unemployment is about to run out and I'm struggling to find decent jobs in the Atlanta area. I'm curious if there are any team driving options that are 3 weeks on, 10 days off? I'm retired from Delta Air Lines so have the ability to fly anywhere in the country to catch-up with a truck. Does this sound remotely viable? I have 2+ years of experience but I'm experiencing pushback on my MVR which has 6 points and a couple zero point violations.

lual · Nov 6, 2023

@Chinatown

lual · Nov 6, 2023

@bertramnet --

You say you have 6 pts on your MVR -- what are they for -- & how recent are they?

Do you have any CDL endorsements? What are they?

-- L

Chinatown · Nov 6, 2023

bertramnet said: ↑

Was laid off a few months ago, unemployment is about to run out and I'm struggling to find decent jobs in the Atlanta area. I'm curious if there are any team driving options that are 3 weeks on, 10 days off? I'm retired from Delta Air Lines so have the ability to fly anywhere in the country to catch-up with a truck. Does this sound remotely viable? I have 2+ years of experience but I'm experiencing pushback on my MVR which has 6 points and a couple zero point violations.
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Nationwide Motor Freight Company | Abilene Motor Express
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Any company you go with will require a brief refresher just to bring you up to date on company policy and Elog and driving skills. Be prepared for that. You'll be paid, so don't worry.

Chinatown · Nov 6, 2023

bertramnet said: ↑

Was laid off a few months ago, unemployment is about to run out and I'm struggling to find decent jobs in the Atlanta area. I'm curious if there are any team driving options that are 3 weeks on, 10 days off? I'm retired from Delta Air Lines so have the ability to fly anywhere in the country to catch-up with a truck. Does this sound remotely viable? I have 2+ years of experience but I'm experiencing pushback on my MVR which has 6 points and a couple zero point violations.
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KLLM has a 9 day refresher. Has solo and teams. Not sure if KLLM only uses established teams or not. If not, it's a good company for solo drivers.
Terminals in Morrow, GA & Cartersville, GA
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Eddiec · Nov 6, 2023

bertramnet said: ↑

Was laid off a few months ago, unemployment is about to run out and I'm struggling to find decent jobs in the Atlanta area. I'm curious if there are any team driving options that are 3 weeks on, 10 days off? I'm retired from Delta Air Lines so have the ability to fly anywhere in the country to catch-up with a truck. Does this sound remotely viable? I have 2+ years of experience but I'm experiencing pushback on my MVR which has 6 points and a couple zero point violations.
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Schneider expands Jet-Set driving jobs, adds new driver perk

Chinatown · Nov 6, 2023

bertramnet said: ↑

Was laid off a few months ago, unemployment is about to run out and I'm struggling to find decent jobs in the Atlanta area. I'm curious if there are any team driving options that are 3 weeks on, 10 days off? I'm retired from Delta Air Lines so have the ability to fly anywhere in the country to catch-up with a truck. Does this sound remotely viable? I have 2+ years of experience but I'm experiencing pushback on my MVR which has 6 points and a couple zero point violations.
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Job Board - KLLM Transport Services
GUARANTEED PAY SOUTHEAST REGIONAL CLASS-A CDL COMPANY DRIVER
OVERVIEW: $1,700 Per Week Guaranteed Minimum Pay Options 60-80 CPM Based on Length of Haul Home Weekly Regional Runs Only in the Southeast Keeping You Closer to Home Running late model Freightliner Cascadias & Kenworth T680s–2022 Models Already on the...

Location: GA

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bertramnet · Nov 16, 2023

lual said: ↑

@bertramnet --

You say you have 6 pts on your MVR -- what are they for -- & how recent are they?

Do you have any CDL endorsements? What are they?

-- L
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just saw this - sorry. Failure to Obey Sign (June 2022) and another Failure to Obey Sign (Feb 2022). I have a tanker endorsement but never used it. As it stands right now, I'm going to start driving reefer OTR next week. Not my first option - would prefer something regional but I have a mortgage. Thank you.

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