Hello, just wanted to introduce myself, I've been reading on here for about a week now and I believe there is some great information here.
Just retired from the Air Force, considering getting into trucking as a 2nd career. I'm finishing up my CDL course this week and should have my CDL A license very soon.
I enrolled in a driving school with the intention of having the CDL as a backup plan in case I have issues finding a job. However, I've enjoyed the class and I'm really starting to consider looking for a local driving job.
I've spent most of my time (on this forum) on the "ask an O/O" threads because I think this is where I'd like to eventually go. However, my biggest concern is my (at least at this point) unwillingness to be away from home. After 5 deployments, I feel like I've done my time away from home.
We just moved back to the Las Vegas area (I'd been stationed here before 2010-2014 and we really liked it) so I'd be looking for something in town or region.
Looking for thoughts/advice
Thanks all
Recently retired USAF, considering trucking as a 2nd career
Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by tarheelsfan105, Jan 3, 2022.
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Barney Trucking | Specializing in dry bulk hauling
CDL-A Driver - LAS VEGAS, NV:
- Home Daily - Las Vegas is mainly loading gypsum in Vegas then to California, Victorville area, then cement to California high desert and inland empire (local area Ready Mix plant deliveries) return cement loads to Las Vegas.
- OTR - LV – to Santa Maria, CA – We can hire students for this position. Cannot have any restrictions on CDL. Load Gypsum in Las Vegas to Tehachapi, CA then load coal to Santa Maria, CA. They will pull 2-3 loads per week.
Out 5 days home 2 days. - Typically, 5 on 2 off schedule. Days off can change as hours-of-service rules dictate.
Pamela1990 and tarheelsfan105 Thank this. - Home Daily - Las Vegas is mainly loading gypsum in Vegas then to California, Victorville area, then cement to California high desert and inland empire (local area Ready Mix plant deliveries) return cement loads to Las Vegas.
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This company has required 12 mos experience for as long as I can remember. Lately some cdl school students have posted that Saia had recruiters at the cdl school and hiring a few new cdl school grads.
Saia LTL Freight
4650 E Cheyenne Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89115
Las Vegas, NV 89115
$27.04 - $30.55 an hour
- Work Monday-Friday, home daily, weekends off and paid overtime after 45 hours per week (unless other local law applies)
- Doubles/Triples, Hazmat, and Tankers endorsements
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GLS Freight (formerly Mountain Valley Express)
4225 E Lone Mountain Rd, North Las Vegas, NV 89081
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Old Dominion Freight Line
4550 E Cheyenne Ave, Las Vegas, NV
1 year previous tractor trailer driving experience OR be a graduate of a State Certified and Licensed truck driving school.
- Must possess a valid commercial driver's license with haz-mat, doubles, triples and tanker endorsements.
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YRC Freight
5049 W Post Rd, Las Vegas, NV
This company has their own cdl school and hires some drivers from other schools.
- Possess a valid Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL) with Double/Triple, Tanker and Hazardous Material endorsements
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