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  1. Traininsane

    Traininsane Bobtail Member

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    Hey folks! I’m new here and wanted to ask a few questions. I’ll be enrolling in the CDL training here in Vegas after being laid off as a bartender. This is a whole new world for me and figured I’d give it a shot. No kids, no wife and 32. I wanted to ask what’s the best route to go for as career wise. Union or non-Union? Is OTR better paying than local? Also I’m willing to relocate to land good companies that take care of their employees. Any recommendations better than Vegas companies? Look forward to hearing back from you guy’s, thank you!
     
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  3. Chinatown

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    Stay in Las Vegas. No reason to relocate for better jobs; plenty hire Las Vegas drivers. You'll lose too many tax breaks by relocating to another state. Texas and Florida are good though.
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    If you want a union job, YRC Freight, 5049 W Post Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89118 , now has cdl schools.
    Reddaway is now part of YRC Freight and Reddaway also has a Las Vegas terminal.
    Probably be sent to another state for the school, then return to Las Vegas for the job. Transportation to the school plus lodging is provided.
    Tuition-Free CDL Driving Academy - Truck Driver Jobs ...
    Get Paid to Earn Your CDL
    Heading Back Home: Four Weeks of Finishing School at Your Home Terminal Once you complete the four-week CDL Driving Academy and obtain your CDL and endorsements, you’ll return to your home terminal for another four weeks of on-the-job training.
     
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    Here's another YRC Freight program.
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    Training Programs - Dock Worker Jobs |Work for YRC Freight
    Training Programs - Truck Driver Jobs | Dock Worker Jobs |Work for YRC Freight |
    Check it out if you’ve recently graduated from truck driving school and have a current CDL with hazmat, doubles/triples and tanker endorsements. Learn more about our training for recent graduates. Obtain your CDL. Just because you don’t have your CDL and required endorsements doesn’t mean you can’t work at YRC …
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  5. Traininsane

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    I’m not sure what school they have me attending. It’s through the Unemployment program. Actually pretty cool they can help out. As for the Union way I’ll check that out, thank you.
     
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    Probably RTDS - rtdstruckingschool.com
     
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    Companies pulling doubles on line haul pay the best. Some of those drivers knocking down $90G+ and even more running teams.
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    FedEx Freight is one of them. This company has one program where a driver just needs a CDL-A Permit.:
    Click ---> Apply On Company Site
    Successful completion of FedEx Freight Driver Development Course
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    Wow man! You’re very helpful! I really appreciate all this info as I’m clueless to all of it. Thank you
     
  9. Chinatown

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    Apply to any company that interest you, even if you think you won't be hired. This is one way new drivers land great jobs right out of cdl school.
    Online applications are best; this way, if you do call later, all your information is already in their computer.
    You can call and say, "I'm checking on my driving job application."
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    Here's another union job in Las Vegas and several new cdl school grads have been hired by the company in various locations across the USA.
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    Airgas Inc.
    Click ---> Apply On Company Site
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    Will do that right now and AirGas looks like a good one! When we say Union, are we talking Teamsters Local?
     
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    Double Eagle Transportation
    Las Vegas, NV 89106
    Driving Monday - Friday, (every other weekend) Las Vegas to CA daily
    Paid Training (will hire entry level with good Driving Record) Must have CDL we do not train on getting a commercial License.
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