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Propbably a stupid newbie question

Discussion in 'LTL and Local Delivery Trucking Forum' started by markperez, Jul 12, 2014.

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  1. Jul 13, 2014 #21
    ACH1130

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    There's plenty around Dallas. I do know the YRC terminal there you will run teams if you apply for a road driver so keep that in mind. I used to work for them so I know about that terminal.
     
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  3. Jul 13, 2014 #22
    markperez

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    I can't do over the road for a few years and certainly don't want to do team driving. Does YRC have local routes?
     
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  4. Jul 13, 2014 #23
    markperez

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    found this posting on the YRC page. It says one year experience which is my concern but as someone said the worst they can say to me is no.Combination City Driver / Dock Worker


    Overview:
    Combination city driver / dock workers must be able to perform all of the duties of a city driver and a dockworker. At many locations, combination city driver / dock workers also perform the duties of road drivers and/or hostlers.





    Responsibilities:
    The primary functions of a Combination City Driver / Dock Worker are:

    1. To operate various tractor-trailer combinations or straight trucks between Company terminals or yards and customer facilities or work sites; to sort, handle, load and/or unload freight at various Company and customer locations in a safe, efficient, and timely manner.
    2. To efficiently sort, handle, and load freight into and unload it from over-the-road equipment, containers, city trailers and/or straight trucks in accordance with oral and written instructions, as well as federal and state regulations.




    Qualifications:
    REQUIREMENTS

    1. One-year experience driving similar equipment in various traffic and weather conditions or graduation from company approved training program.
    2. Age 21
    3. Record of safe and competent driving as demonstrated on state Motor Vehicle Record.
    4. Valid Class A CDL with doubles/triples, Hazmat, and tank endorsements.
    5. Ability to work various shifts and days of the week.
    6. Ability to record applicable freight information on bill of lading.
    7. Ability to match information on freight bill with description on bill of lading
     
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  5. Jul 13, 2014 #24
    ACH1130

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    That's local. It's a combo position so you'd do some dock and some driving. YRC was a good job but with all the problems their having was a reason I left. They are a good starting company though. They hired me with 6 months and I've heard of hiring off the street with no experience.

    ABF is good as well, but it takes two years for a week vacation and 6 for 2 weeks as part of their new contract. But long term wise they are good as they offer full pension.

    Con-Way be careful with, they can play a lot of games and more than likely you will spend more time on the dock then driving.

    Estes is good but no overtime until after 55 hours. ODFL is after 60. Drivers are happy as they treat the good, but I get it after 8 and 40.

    i think USF Holland is there. They are owned by YRC and seem to be good to work for. I believe SEFL might be there as well.

    I'm sure there's other smaller companies there. Just do yourself a favor and do some research about where you apply too. I wouldn't bother with cAr carrier or tanker without experience first though, but aT he same time you never know what could happen
     
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  7. Jul 13, 2014 #25
    markperez

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    Thanks very much ACH. That is great information. One last question (for now) what is ODFL?
     
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  8. Jul 13, 2014 #26
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  9. Jul 13, 2014 #27
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    Old Dominion Freight line
     
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  10. Jul 14, 2014 #28
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    ODFL hires out of driving school. They have their own CDL training as well. They're a good one to get on with if you can.
     
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  11. Jul 14, 2014 #29
    ACH1130

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    I'm sure its cheaper to live by you but the no overtime until after 60 is what drove me away. Especially where I am
     
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  12. Jul 14, 2014 #30
    Brandonpdx

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    Just walk into the local terminals and ask if they are hiring, but also check craigslist. Some of the smaller regional LTL's will advertise on CL and in fact I found my first two LTL jobs that way. (The larger nationwide LTL's sometimes will and sometimes wont.)

    Go inquire at Old Dominion, Saia, Estes, ABF, UPS Freight, Holland/Reddaway, YRC (Yellow/Roadway). I personally would avoid Conway and FedEx (in that order), but if they were interested I wouldn't turn it down in your position.
     
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