New CDL A Driver with a different situation from most.

unless you can prove recent driving time it will be diffucult
the world is driven by insurance companies nowadays
you might have to just bite the bullet and start as a newbie
thats what i had to do coming back into trucking
even though i had owned my own trucks in late 70's early 80's

 

transam maverick us express werner all hire people right out of school
look online at everyones websites then call ask recruiters

 

So you have your permit but not the actual CDL?I ask because you said you got your CDL A then said you got the permit so which is it?You'll either have to go to school or a company that has school to get your CDL then go out with a trainer.

 

Sounds like you are flexible enough to go anywhere, how about the Oil patch in North Dakota?
With that loading exp, running heavy equipment? That would put you in a very favorable position with alot of the roustabout and oilfield service companies. The pay isn't all that bad either, you'd start out as a laborer and move on to a lead driver slot. Give it 6-8mnths, a few walkoffs and or no shows, and then suddenly you are the driver(if capable)just stick it out long enough, it happens there all the time.
Most companies use online apps or you can download the app and fax back. This is the time of yr to do it, blazing cold next few weeks then the warmup starts, alas the hordes of wanna bees will again show their faces from evry corner of the states and beyond, only to disappear at the 1st hint of winters chill.
Look online, there is a list of companies doing business in the Bakken. I like your background, as it portrays some of what I came up through, good time to get going is now as the economy is still stuttering too much for anyone's good

 

There are companies in the lower 48 that may hire you. You've been driving since the day you got your permit on through the CDL process; seems like more than 3 months experience to me driving "intrastate Alaska." Here is a list of companies to apply with & if that doesn't work out, you may have to go with a refresher course with a major carrier such as Swift or many others. Do some online applications & see what happens. Some of these companies are teams, which would be a good start in your situation.



Carolina Cargo
Western Express
Paschall Truck Lines
Buel Inc.
Gray Transportation
Apergis Transportation

You mentioned relocating to Detroit; you are aware that's a dying city?

 

No, no, no, would not recommend hedging on the driving background, unless the contact at the previous employer will verify that exp.could spoil any positive ref from that company period. Whats up with Detroit? Guessing that old grounds for you, otherwise a shaky pick at this point.Especially with your expectations on gaining driving skills. No,the exploration, drilling, trucking all has rolled right along, never really slowed down, just more players dividing up the spoils, makes for a less than desirable work atmosphere for some, especially with poor planning. Have to know not just who to work for, but what and where, what to ask for..etc..plenty to choose from..and housing is coming online at a fairly steady clip....