On a waitlist for truck

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  1. Sam1983

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    Finished and passed training been waiting two weeks on a truck. Should i be looking for a new job.
     
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    Yes.
    Where is your location; state & nearest city/town?
    Do you have endorsements?
     
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    California no endorsements just airbrakes
     
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    Modesto
     
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    Dozen or so companies to choose from.
    Look over this thread let us know if you want more choices. Some of these hire all over California.
    Click ---> Hey there "fellow" truckers
     
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    Dependable Highway Express
    Modesto, CA
    Prescreen meeting - Riley Branch
    Ideal candidates will be fully endorsed and ready to start within 2 weeks of approval.
     
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    That depends......im guessing you're on the van side, that's notorious for having waits on trucks. It was like that when i worked there. Flatbed almost never has a waiting list for a truck. If you're on the van side and unwilling to go flatbed, then yes you should be looking for another job.
     
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    Yellow Freight
    Tracy, CA
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    • Possess a valid Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL) with the ability to obtain or have your Double/Triple, Tanker and Hazardous Material endorsements
    As a Yellow Linehaul/Road Driver, you will be responsible for safely driving trucks and cargo trailers to and from specific long-distance destinations (terminal to terminal). You will also enjoy great home time and 100% no-touch freight. This is a terminal-to-terminal operation, you will never drop off at a customer site and for non-sleeper teams, you will sleep in a company-paid hotel for overnights. Experience the Yellow Corporation difference and apply now!

    BENEFITS

    • Competitive pay based on union scale
    • 100% Company Paid Insurance for you and your family!
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    Again, check this thread. Some don't require endorsements and hire all over California.
    Click ---> Hey there "fellow" truckers