Do R&L carrier or XPO logistics hire new drivers?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by pandy44, Jan 5, 2020.

  1. Anywhichwaybutloose

    Anywhichwaybutloose Light Load Member

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    Many of the LTL companies offer a driving school. If you already have have your cdl with no experience they would put you in a shorter class.
    Ltl is usually good pay. , bennies, and home everyday.
     
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  3. pandy44

    pandy44 Bobtail Member

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    Thanks. I originally wanted to do OTR, but going to training 500 miles away where I could get sent home any day doesnt sound too appealing as of yet. Its not that I dont trust myself, its that I dont want to have to travel back home only to re apply to new companies. If I fail local, I can just go home and regroup sooner. If that makes any sense.

    Im going to apply to all of the local LTL places near me and a few other OTR companies that are close by. Hopefully one of em contacts me. I worked at a boat yard for 5 years towing, and hauling boats at ramps and delivering them to customers houses but it was non cdl. I've towed probably close to 300 boats on the road before. I'm going to tell every company I apply to this, but who knows if it counts for anything to them.
     
  4. Chinatown

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    You won't get sent home unless you fail a drug test or were untruthful on job applications:
    This company is good and sometimes hires new cdl grads. Sometimes they want 12 mos. exp. and sometimes they hire a new cdl school grad. Do the online app. and maybe luck out.
    This company has local and OTR out of MA.
    Leonards Express
    https://www.leonardsexpress.com
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  5. Chinatown

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    I've seen Calex Logistics and Leonards Express here in Las Vegas. They both haul produce and other freight out of California back to the Northeast.
    Calex Logistics also hires new cdl school grads. Some of their produce loads out of California go to the Boston area.
    Calex ISCS - transportation and warehousing in NEPA
    https://www.calexiscs.com
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    pandy44 Bobtail Member

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    Thank you. I'll give em a shot and see what happens. It's not that I'll fail a drug test or lie on the app, its just the thought of riding 500 miles away only to flunk out for some weird reason then having to start all over again. I'd rather apply local first and see what happens. The big carriers are a second resort to me. I've got nothing against anything that they do, its just that I'd rather be closer to home if it can be helped.
     
  7. Whyte Trashe

    Whyte Trashe Light Load Member

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    You might want to check out Reinhart Foodservice out of New Bedford, Ma.
    By far, they will be the best paying job out of most anything available; I think $28.00 per hour plus lots of overtime. I think they hire new drivers. It is hard work delivering food to restaraunts, but your body will get used to it. Plus, you’re home every night.
    I worked for them out of Rowley, Ma. a couple of years back.
     
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    pandy44 Bobtail Member

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    Thanks for the info. I just checked and they do have driver trainee positions out of Taunton that I'll certainly be applying to.
     
  9. kevinsmithy

    kevinsmithy Bobtail Member

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    Other than food service openings, do you know of any LTL companies that have training program openings in my area? I'm in the Atlanta metro area and graduated from trucking school and got my CDL in December. Also, I went ahead and passed my Tanker, Doubles & Triples, and HazMat endorsement exams and am just waiting on my background check to come back for HazMat.

    I've contacted Estes, ABF, Old Dominion, and YRC but haven't found anything in my area. I've also considered R&L, UPS, and FedEx, but it doesn't appear they have any LTL openings around here, either. I'm definitely opening to relocating, but I just don't have the money to do so yet, so it appears that my options for CDL jobs around here are food service, dockworker, jockey, or OTR positions. I guess local could be an option, too, but I haven't looked at it yet and don't really want to do it, anyway.
     
  10. Chinatown

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    FFE (Frozen Food Express) www.ffeinc.com has a terminal in Atlanta and has an LTL division.
    This company hires new cdl school grads.
    Atlanta Georgia
    2517 South Stone Mountain - Lithonia Rd.
    Lithonia, GA 30058
    About FFE LTL
    Frozen Food Express is the nation’s only true asset based LTL temperature controlled carrier servicing North America . Our ability to learn about our customers and then form transportation partnerships with them has enabled us to become a valuable asset to our customers in a very dynamic and competitive marketplace. One call to Frozen Food Express gives you access to every temperature controlled service you need:
    • Frozen and cooler shipments between every major point within North America
    • Service centers nationwide
    • Dock-to-dock pickup and delivery
    • Direct scheduled LTL runs weekly
    • Temperature controlled shipments maintained with RTF certified trailers
    • EDI capabilities
    • Non-Hazmat carrier
    • Satellite communications
    • Optional LTL Guaranteed service – Guaranteed delivery date or your money back (surcharge applies)
    • Multi-temp (frozen and cooler) LTL trailers with moveable bulkheads.
     
  11. Anywhichwaybutloose

    Anywhichwaybutloose Light Load Member

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    It is still the slow time of year for LTL. Many have a dock to driver program. Work the dock part of the day and train the other part. Fed ex, old dominion are 2 that have these programs. If there is nothing listed on their website you can always call.
     
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