Newbie looking at solo CDL

Not anything wrong with OTR. Not for everyone, but some of us wouldn't do anything else.
What do you prefer? You want to see the country and travel year round, then go OTR.

 

I would rather not go OTR, just thought I had to pay my dues

 

It's pretty easy to get local if you go to private or community college cdl school.
Some mega's that have their own cdl school, also may have some local dedicated stuff available.
Swift has some dedicated Walmart and other contracts. Check and find out.
Swift Refrigerated - Get CDL Trained & Hired
Swift Refrigerated – Sign On for the Trucking Career of a Lifetime with Swift Refrigerated

 

The state of Tennessee may have funding for private cdl school, at no cost to you.
The WIOA program is one that pays for school.
Check with private and community college cdl schools in your area and ask about that.
Which town are you in or near?

 

Knoxville

 

Ok, Tennessee has those programs also for free cdl school.
Check with the schools around you.
I'll check my notebook and see if I have any local job contacts around Knoxville.

 

Valley Proteins has local in Knoxville and reimburses cdl school tuition back to you.
Valley Proteins, Inc. | Making A Sustainable Difference.
https://www.valleyproteins.com

 

Transforce, Inc. -> Apply On Company Site
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Milan Supply Chain Solutions -> Apply On Company Site
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DHL Supply Chain -> Apply On Company Site - (if applicant has less than one year of experience a certificate of completion from an accredited CDL training school is required).
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Averitt Express -> Apply On Company Site
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Reinhart Foodservice -> Apply On Company Site
Reinhart Foodservice will hire and train individuals who hold a valid Class A license with 0+ years of experience and enter them into our Associate Driver training program. Driver Associates will perform driver duties that will allow them to gain the necessary experience to qualify for a Professional Driver position with Reinhart Foodservice after successfully completing the program.

 

We’ve increased our over-the-road pay PLUS added a bonus plan that allows you to earn up to an additional $3,000 in your first 6 months of driving OTR Dry Van, Refrigerated or Flatbed! First year drivers can earn between $50,000-$60,000, and after 6 months you qualify to participate in our Driver Ranking to earn even more.

This doesn't sound, right?

 

Seems normal; which company?