Slim pickins for local jobs with little experience..

some of the LTL's have a "dock to driver" program. work the dock and yard ,then line haul.

 

I remember you.......you had another thread about when you were in training with Prime. You should have given Prime a little more time. If you don't have a direct contact, you will have to take the long hard road. You're down there in Florida where there are dozens of drivers who want to work local. I've heard that there is plenty of local work down there, but you have to think man, if you (with little to no experience), and someone else (with 5 years experience)apply for the same job, who do you think they will go with? I don't mean any disrespect but it's just the fact of the matter. Members on here will say that the year OTR experience is a myth. The truth is, sometimes it is. The ones that didn't have to go OTR, they were lucky. Perhaps the proper phrase should be the year of OTR is just the most surefire way to get to the line haul position that eludes you.

 

What a great brother looking out for his baby sister. Keep up the great work

 

I always say trucking maybe good for your personality but not always best for your family. I too came off the road for my family. It is always family first over a career for me anyway. You know what is best for your family. Those coca cola & Pepsi jobs ain't no joke. They are not good for the body no matter what age you are. I would think those multi billion companies would know it's a 2-man job regardless of the money(it's a 100k job up here in the Northeast) food service job. It can only be done for a short time unless you get that "superman" once in a lifetime.

I would think three times about taking that job. Some areas just don't have the opportunities like others & you have to relocate to get to where you need to. All the best to you and your family

 

I did beverage delivery for Coca Cola for 3 months. HATED IT. I hope you are young, strong, and don't mind doing anything at home but sleeping. Good luck!

 

I will also add.......your close quarters and city driving skills had better be top notch, as well as your backing skills. Take a look around at the convenience stores and gas stations you will be delivering to. As the new guy, you will probably delivering overnight, so throw darkness in the mix. I don't want to discourage you, but.......any type of incident can likely be a job killer. Be very careful