Newb needs a job...

Trimac Transportation sometimes hires new cdl grads. It depends on the terminal and if they need drivers. Some recent posts from new cdl grads that were hired by Trimac in various parts of the USA. It's hazmat/tanker and drivers in their Elite Fleet make around $100K. New cdl grads probably around $60K the first year. Find a terminal in your area and just walk in and ask for an application and interview. Might be your lucky day.

 

Here's a Santa Clara ad that specifically states "Recent CDL Grads"

We offer the best paid training in the industry! Whether you're a recent CDL school graduate, a former military service member or an experienced driver, Trimac Transportation has the perfect career opportunity for you!
Be Part of the Most Elite Bulk Carrier!
Make up to $80,000 a year-running local!
Hourly Pay, with Overtime after 40 hours
Loads of Work

• up to 80k per year running local!
• Hauling Carbon Dioxide
• Local Work:-750-1000 miles per week
• Walk-Ins Welcomed and Encouraged:
  Apply in person Monday-Friday 8am to 4pm or call to schedule an appointment.
  The branch can be located at: 1515 Norman Ave Santa Clara, CA 95054

 

Here's some companies that hire new cdl grads and can get that 12 months experience you need for those local tanker jobs.
Northern Refrigerated Transportation
Watkins-Shepard
KKW Trucking
Dynamic Transit
Freymiller
National Carriers
Jim Palmer Trucking
Abilene Motor Express - just started hiring West Coast/Pacific Northwest drivers.
Magnum Ltd. - just started West Coast/Pacific Northwest runs.

All the above hire new cdl grads. with no experience, even if the website has different.

 

San Jose has a lot of options.

It depends on what you want to do and how much you need to make.

Stay FAR away from SWIFT, KNIGHT, MAY, ENGLAND, WERNER and JB HUNT. ((JB hunt can be a good deal, but not for rookies).

System Transport and TWT (Same company) hires out of there, And there's a LOT of local companies out of that general area looking for local drivers.
San Jose, watch OUT for Ag companies wanting you to haul over-weight ag products with no permits. They will screw you HARD.