Need help with trucking job no experience

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Munday23, Dec 15, 2025 at 9:54 PM.

  1. Munday23

    Munday23 Bobtail Member

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    As title says I just got my CDL A through my local vocational school looking to get started having trouble with finding a company to work with me due to no experience any advise or direction would be greatly appreciated. Located in upstate NY (Elmira) thank you all in advance.
     
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  3. lual

    lual Road Train Member

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    What companies (if any) visited your CDL class?

    What CDL endorsements do you currently have (if any)? Tanker? Anything else?

    -- L
     
  4. Munday23

    Munday23 Bobtail Member

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    So my course had no per say class time the theory portion was done through online module training per the school and then the rest was hands on training (pre-trip, skills maneuvers, and driving on road.)
     
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    snowmantrucking101 Road Train Member

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    What area do you reside?
     
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    snowmantrucking101 Road Train Member

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    Call Wel Companies. They're based in Wisconsin and take trainees with license.

    NO contract road training.
     
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    You should give more information on what you are looking for and what you will do as far as a trucking job so that others can better assist you. How often you want to get home, willing to go OTR, what kind of trailer do you want to pull etc.

    Starting out quite often necessitates taking whatever you can get. If you search Indeed/Craigslist, there are several companies hiring with no experience. Some of these companies are located in Florida, Texas and California. Search on Craigslist, Facebook, Indeed, CDL Jobs, Everytruckjob.com and just search trucking jobs Elmira, N.Y. and start calling and asking.


    I am surprised that the school did not give you advice, or better advice on procuring a position.
    Remember, when you do eventually land a position-always keep the back door open.
     
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