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No you can't. Especially in the big corporate trucking companies that pay the most competitive wages. . (Fedex, UPS, Old Dominion, etc) They won't even CONSIDER someone without the mandated experience in the job posting. So quit spewing lies to people And don't be a corporate apologist please. Ive spend a decade around in the logistical/distribution environment and know the game and know the lies by sociopaths.
If you think you're gonna come fresh out of CDL school and steal a job opening from someone who has been driving for a major F500 company or another for years, you're gonna be in for a world of disappointment.
New drivers mostly start working with JB Hunt or Schneider or the other mega OTR trucking companies.
New drivers mostly start working with JB Hunt or Schneider or the other mega OTR trucking companies.
IF they have to compete with experience truck drivers with months/years experience, they will hired on a part time basis. And the fact is, there are more job hunters than Job openings these days. There more CDL graduates or College graduates we have now, the worse the chances are
IF they have to compete with experience truck drivers with months/years experience, they will hired on a part time basis. And the fact is, there are more job hunters than Job openings these days. There more CDL graduates or College graduates we have now, the worse the chances are
Believe me they won’t have to compete with other drivers you do know that there is a driver shortage of semi truck drivers right.
IF they have to compete with experience truck drivers with months/years experience, they will hired on a part time basis. And the fact is, there are more job hunters than Job openings these days. There more CDL graduates or College graduates we have now, the worse the chances are
Hired as an OTR driver on a part time basis? Wow, you really have no idea what you're talking about.
In general, if you have a clean MVR and can get through the CDL training, you shouldn't have a problem finding a starter job with one of the mega trucking companies.
Hired as an OTR driver on a part time basis? Wow, you really have no idea what you're talking about.
In general, if you have a clean MVR and can get through the CDL training, you shouldn't have a problem finding a starter job with one of the mega trucking companies.
Correct we’re do people come up with these answers because they are false, I guess they think they know the trucking industry but in fact never even drove a 18 wheeer all the fake news on here is killing me. I posted a link to show how much of a truck driver shortage there is in this country and people come up with these silly answers.
No you can't. Especially in the big corporate trucking companies that pay the most competitive wages. . (Fedex, UPS, Old Dominion, etc) They won't even CONSIDER someone without the mandated experience in the job posting. So quit spewing lies to people And don't be a corporate apologist please. Ive spent a decade around the logistical/distribution environment and know the game and know the lies by sociopaths.
If you think you're gonna come fresh out of CDL school and steal a job opening from someone who has been driving for a major F500 company or another for years, you're gonna be in for a world of disappointment.
Ummm, yes they can. Werner, Swift, JB Hunt, Schneider, CR England, Central Refrigerated, FFE, SRT, and maybe even Forward Air, etc. are all starter companies. Hell, at Forward Air, you don't even need to know English or how to read it in order to work for them. They and the rest of the coolie carriers will take any warm body with a class A CDL.
As for LTL, yeah, in most cases, they won't take a new driver without the required amount of experience. Some LTL companies will train their warehouse workers to become truck drivers.
Ummm, yes they can. Werner, Swift, JB Hunt, Schneider, CR England, Central Refrigerated, FFE, SRT, and maybe even Forward Air, etc. are all starter companies. Hell, at Forward Air, you don't even need to know English or how to read it in order to work for them. They and the rest of the coolie carriers will take any warm body with a class A CDL.
As for LTL, yeah, in most cases, they won't take a new driver without the required amount of experience. Some LTL companies will train their warehouse workers to become truck drivers.
Correct on LTL drivers because most are Teamsters and every driver wants to be a Union driver because of the pay and union benefits.
New drivers mostly start working with JB Hunt or Schneider or the other mega OTR trucking companies.
On my local forum we have a new driver that just started with FedEx. Right now the tonnage is up: ATA - ATA Truck Tonnage Index Rose 0.7 Percent in May. Companies are looking for new drivers. I was lucky that I was taken under the wing of an experienced sleeper team driver many years ago at CF. It really helps having an experienced driver in the cab with you; especially the first year.
Today the traditional big union companies are not like they were 30 years ago. Many have gone out of business; like my old CF. New drivers do have to be very careful what they are signing; many companies are out to save a dollar wherever they can.
On my local forum we have a new driver that just started with FedEx. Right now the tonnage is up: ATA - ATA Truck Tonnage Index Rose 0.7 Percent in May. Companies are looking for new drivers. I was lucky that I was taken under the wing of an experienced sleeper team driver many years ago at CF. It really helps having an experienced driver in the cab with you; especially the first year.
Today the traditional big union companies are not like they were 30 years ago. Many have gone out of business; like my old CF. New drivers do have to be very careful what they are signing; many companies are out to save a dollar wherever they can.
These are some of the big union freight companies FedEx, UPS, Yellow freight, USF Holland
These are some of the big union freight companies FedEx, UPS, Yellow freight, USF Holland
Check the stock prices before you seek employment with YRCW which also owns USF Holland. They are not setting the world on fire with the stock trading at about $10/share. UPS is trading around $112 per share; the company is considerably stronger. FedEx is not a union company; but they are the strongest company on the stock market trading at about $234/share. ABF is a union company that is trading stronger than YRCW at about $46/share.
While the stock market does not always predict the doors closing or wage cuts; it can be an indicator. It is wise, when looking for long term employment, to keep current market stock prices in the back of your mind. I watched CF's stock tank and I took almost all my personal leave before they locked the doors. It saved me thousands of dollars in lost benefits by looking and then predicting the close.
You might also look at Old Dominion stock (ODFL), another nonunion company, that is trading at about $149/share. If you max out the stock graph you will see that they have constantly and consistently gained in value over a long period of time. I have known several of the drivers and most seem to like the company.
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And don't be a corporate apologist please. Ive spend a decade around in the logistical/distribution environment and know the game and know the lies by sociopaths. 
