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New CDL holder looking to start out

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by AZfirefighter, Apr 16, 2020.

  1. Apr 16, 2020 #1
    AZfirefighter

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    Good morning everyone. I recently got my CDL-A and have completed all my endorsements(hazmat,tanker,doubles/triples). Looking for a career change into the trucking field, i have done hotshot trucking in the past. My question is,
    Is it a standard for truckers to start with mega companies then move on to more local or specialized positions? I am looking at running propane locally, running to the oilfields(oil or frac sand) or other hazmat. Ive noticed from my job hunt that those kind of specialized positions require more experience and its to my observation that only mega companies hire recent grads. Really looking to be a trucker and not just a steering wheel holder.

    Thanks in advance
     
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  3. Apr 16, 2020 #2
    Mid-May Trucker

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    You gotta say location estes, fedex freight, yrc, xpo, and probably other ltl hire new grads
     
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  4. Apr 16, 2020 #3
    Chinatown

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    Apply to any company you prefer. This is the way many new drivers land good jobs they prefer, right out of cdl school.
    Apply, even if you don't think you will be hired.
    For example, one new cdl grad wanted to work for Clean Harbors. The ad had "2 yrs. experience required."
    He applied anyway and was hired.
     
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  5. Apr 16, 2020 #4
    Chinatown

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    Are you near Phoenix or Tucson?
    If so, here's a tanker outfit that hires new cdl school grads.
    ~
    Coastal Transport Company Inc
    Transportation
     
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  7. Apr 16, 2020 #5
    Allow Me.

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    Yeah apply anywhere. Apply in person if possible for local jobs. (FYI truck lanes between PHX and L.A. harbor abound.) You home almost daily.
     
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  8. Apr 16, 2020 #6
    Rcranch81

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    You should really look into System transport located in Cheney Wa big enough to give you a shot pay for all travel and hotel 800 a week orientation and have the best pay for someone starting out you get what you put in and they will back you up if you a worker if you do look into them they have dry van refer flatbed heavy haul and hazmat locations all over the us but hq i. Cheney
     
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  9. Apr 18, 2020 #7
    tscottme

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    Megas are for newbies that do no research, don't mind being abused. "I just signed a contract & non-compete with CR England and was wondering if they are a good company. I leave for orientation in 30 minutes".
     
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