What is good company to start?

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  1. System76

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    Am just received my CLD A class license. Now I want to start driving and I would like to be home every day (but this is not possible for new drivers)
    Otherwise it could be OTR, What is good company to start? I saw werner, but they have training for like 6-8 weeks which is ######## for me. I have been driving tractor trailer 2 years in my country (Europe) but here in USA, they are not accepting experience like that.
    I am asking here because personal experience is so much better that reviews on the internet. So I am looking for any recommendation, because I don't wanna be ripped off by suck company, also what about cpm, how much is good for start?
    I am living in Trenton NJ
    I don't have special endorsements, just combo, air brakes and I can drive manual transmission
     
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    Where is your location?
    Do you have endorsements?
    Local jobs are available for new cdl school grads, if you live in the right location.
    CPM isn't that important; it's the accessorial pays that mean something.
     
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    There are lots of jobs for new drivers where you are home everyday. The bigger the city the more of those options.
     
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    Thank you for quick replying.
    I am living in centraj NJ (Trenton)
    I don't have any special endorsements, just combo, air brakes and I can drive manual transmission
     
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    Concrete and dump trucks are home everyday.
     
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    Local & Regional routes.
    Gray Trucking, Beverly, New Jersey
    graytrucking.com
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    70 plus year old company offering stable employment with generous benefits package. 100% employer paid health care premium for the employee. 401 K with employer match. Local truckload and multi stop truckload. Dedicated opportunities and Regional Opportunities. $1500 sign on bonus. Brand New Tractors and late model trailers and equipment. Also Regional positions available with nightly per diems.
    Willingness to get hazmat endorsement.
     
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    I already call for dump trucks work, they want at least 1 year experience
     
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    Sysco sometimes hires new cdl school grads and puts them through a "trainee program" or starts them off in a box truck for awhile. Money is really good, so well worth the effort to apply.
    Click -> Apply On Company Site
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    Words of wisdom right there. Listen to this op, this is the difference between 30k and 70k/yr doing the same exact job.
     
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    Post on craigslist for dump truck job someone will contact you.
     
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