Questions about getting cdl

Online is NOT how you find local employers. Internet search for phone numbers and then you call and ask questions.

 

That's not what impresses employers. They have more applicants than empty trucks right now in many places. People have been selling "get your CDL & make big money" in jail, courts, overseas, anywhere they can find desperate people. There is no truck driver shortage even though lots of stories in media say so.

 

You feel bad but you don't need to run yourself down. You can work in warehouses while you wait for the industry to start hiring again.

 

Notice if the 6 months is a preference or a requirement for the job.

 

Then why are there good companies like DOT Transportation (reefer/food) hiring newbies? Either go to their school or an approved school, openings for both with no experience. Is it because newbies cost less? Or maybe bogus posting where no job actually exists.

 

I have a stupid question: are you the Tara I talked to the other day? I am the guy with the cat who sat on the phone and disconnected the call.

She did not tell me what her charges were, but they were three mild charges like yours.

If so, you know what I am going to tell you, but if not, read on.

And?

Not a big deal.

Why? You didn't run over any school kids, did you?

Now that said ...

Here is my advice: it will work if you want it to.

Go to UPS and apply for their package handler or dock worker position. You may have to just take a package handler and work yourself onto the dock.

You want to get in there for a number of reasons, one of which is that they are union. But more importantly, they will transition you to a driver's position and pay for your CDL.

AND even more important, it will remove any problems with your charges and better yet ... take care of your work record.

Now you can do it the hard way, but this is much easier and better for you in your position.