Need advice on LTL driving jobs like ABF, UPS, Fedex, and other local jobs.

I'm in the same boat. I'm interested in LTL also. Waiting to hear back from ABF or YRC. At the moment I'm with USA Truck Inc. Not interested in OTR, but a lot of companies are requesting experience, 2
which sucks. Good luck!!

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So just simply ignore those "Experience" questions?

 

Thanks!!

 

Yes, the worst that can happen is they won't hire you. Many drivers post on here they landed a good job with a company that claims the require experience. A couple posted they were hired by Loves Travel Stops to haul diesel and DEF and posted pictures of the truck. Loves says they require experience. Plenty more examples.

 

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I also found it is better with smaller companies to knock on the door in person. I found a guy that has 4 trucks, Western Stars, he told me to put myself through CDL school, and get 6 months behind the wheel with anyone. He told me to call him every 2-3 months, he has a driver he knows is close to retiring and he would be more than happy to hire me, he pays 27% of the load, not by the mile, and refuses to take low paying loads. He even took me for a delivery in St George and back, and was an all around great guy. Even told me if I needed some backing skills time to call him, and he would help me out in the yard. I found a few others that had experience listed, but after talking to the DM said they waive it if they feel you can handle learning quickly and have some common sense.

 

Waive backing?

 

Waive the requirement for x months/years of experience.

 

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