What “ok” or “descent” truck company would take me after this?…

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  1. HardknockDriver

    HardknockDriver Bobtail Member

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    After my cdl school i went straight to the otr company that sponsored me. And yea it was a agreement to do 1year. So at the end i did 1yr 2mnths without a accident, clean MVR. ( also did Dollar General for 3mnths in between with same company)
    Make long story shorter, it took me a lil while to find something that was too good to be true. It was hella descent and i knew i wanted to put some years in.
    well i went through (3week) training training passed the written, parking, driving test. Got into my own truck and on the
    last day of
    My first week
    going home
    Im in the wrong of a accident for running a light
    Thank God everyone was ok over my stupidity.
    I got a ticket, court date , and 4 points to my cdls.
    And im fired.
    I really do not want to go back to my first otr company. And because this all i have i do want to try another company.

    Is there any straight truck companies or any cdl job thats regional/ local no touch freight jobs that’ll hire me after this?
    Otr big companies is the last i want to do. I really want to try box truck.
    And cant afford to getting checks in 700s weekly. It gotta be something other then Western Express My Lord.
     
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  2. jethro712

    jethro712 Medium Load Member

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    chinatown be along soon. the guru of trkng jobs. lol. good luck & be safe
     
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  3. Bean Jr.

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    What part of the country are you located?
     
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  5. HardknockDriver

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    South Carolina Georgetown, maryville area
     
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    Opus Road Train Member

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    Well, honstly, you've kinda boxed yourself in:
    So, let's review.......
    Im in the wrong of a accident for running a light, (there's that)
    Then,
    any cdl job thats regional/ local no touch freight jobs that’ll hire me
    Then,
    I really want to try box truck.
    Then,
    And cant afford to getting checks in 700s weekly.

    Sooooo, um, I'd say you need to look into another profession.
     
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  7. Chinatown

    Chinatown Road Train Member

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    Lee's Farmers Market
    Murrells Inlet, SC 29576
    From $14 an hour
    Box truck.
    Schedule:
    • 8 hour shift
    • Home daily
    • Overtime
    • Weekend availability
    • Year round work
    Lee's Farmers Market | Myrtle Beach
    Lee’s Farmers Market is the only area source for fresh California Grapes and Red and White Juices. Shipped fresh, direct to Lee’s Farmers Market!
     
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    Opus Road Train Member

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    There ya go....$14 an hour which is about I would have predicted.
    Well done @Chinatown
     
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  9. Chinatown

    Chinatown Road Train Member

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    Don't rule out Western Express. That company has saved many a trucking career.
    Instead of completely ruling it out; put it on the back burner for now.
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    Forward Air
    Charleston, SC 29492
    Local home every day
    $28 an hour
    Monday - Friday
    Charleston, SC
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