TDDS and Local?

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  1. Heizenburg19

    Heizenburg19 Bobtail Member

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    So looking into going to TDDS for there 5 week program...The guy I spoke with over the phone seemed to know what he was talking about but as Ive been a salesman in the past I know he is also trying to make a sale. That being said I asked the question if I get my A Class will I be able to find work locally due to being a single parent and no family in the state to watch my 2 year old.. He said "Oh yeah drivers are in a big demand right now but if it was 10 years ago you wouldnt find anything." Now does that sound about right to you Seasoned vets out there or am I getting smoke? Thanks
     
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  3. Chinatown

    Chinatown Road Train Member

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    He's right, but much depends on the area you live in for local jobs.
    Where are you located and maybe we can give you some job leads.
     
  4. stillwurkin

    stillwurkin Road Train Member

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    Keep in mind , even local is usually long days, or nights. Still a 12 or 14 hour clock. Not usually like doing 8 and out the gate. May be hard juggling day care, or keeping a "set" seclude.
     
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    "find work locally" ? Possibly, but remember, you may have 5 am start times and 8 pm quitting times. Can you say "pay babysitter big $$$$" ?
     
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    Turn around in, just to do it ovrt again! Im a poet.
     
  7. TheyCallMeDave

    TheyCallMeDave Heavy Load Member

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    All that has been said is true. Some folks believe that going local will give you the "banker hours" while making decent $$$. I'd suggest looking into LTL carriers, most pay decent and are M-F if you run a peddle route and you'll have access to benefits etc.
     
  8. Heizenburg19

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    Im from Ravenna,Ohio. I currently have a few lines in a few local places so thats a plus. Planning on starting school in Sept.
     
  9. Chinatown

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    Reinhart Foodservice: sometimes hire new cdl school grads for driver trainees and helpers.
    CDL A Truck Driver - JOB FAIR $5,000 Sign on Bonus-Weekends Off! - Streetsboro, OH
    New and Experienced CDL Class A Drivers

    10225 Phillipp Pkwy, Streetsboro, OH

    Now Offering a $5,000 Sign on Bonus! Weekends Off! Competitive Pay and Benefits!
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    Reinhart is one of those $70K+ jobs once you gain a year or so experience.
    [​IMG][​IMG]
     
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    Heritage Cooperative
    CDL A and CDL B Local Company Driver Job Home Every Night
    Ravenna, OH
    Click here to > Apply On Company Site
    Heritage Cooperative is Hiring CDL A and CDL B Company Drivers. Get Home Daily.
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    JRayL in Cleveland has local/regional jobs for new cdl grads.
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    • Positions include: Local, Regional, or OTR
    • No-Touch Freight Options
    • Incentives for Unloads
    • 100% Paid Company Benefits Package
    • 100% Company Paid Life Insurance Plan Included
     
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