Suggestions for how to get CDL to obtain a local driving job

Most likely your going to be footing the cost of school yourself, local gigs are not going to pay for that training, unless you were to get on as a dock or warehouse worker and then move your way up the ladder via company training. But, that will take significantly longer than 6 months.

 

Like the above poster stated you're most likely going to have to get your CDL on your own if you want a local gig. Also, someone will eventually come here and tell you that you have to start your career OTR. That's absolute horse ####. If you have the patience and can sell yourself you can't start with a local gig!

 

If the community college local to you has a CDL program that would be your best shot. You'll maybe be able to get some sort of financial-aid/student loans/pell grants to help with the funding. As far as local jobs you were correct in giving the beverage/beer companies a try , don't rule out the fuel haulers either ( as long as you get that endorsement , tanker /haz-mat... which is a good idea any way) they pay much better than the beer folks lot less hands-on work too. Try the LTL companies close by...don't let those signs 2 years experience required throw you...apply anyway..No is painless., and you might even get an interview.

 

Good luck.......

 

FedEx, Southeastern , Conway , Epes, UPS , almost any of the freight companies..