First time driver looking for advice

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  1. Kelv215

    Kelv215 Bobtail Member

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    Hello, I just want to say thank you in advance for all any advice anyone might give me.

    I just recently graduated and obtain my CDL A. I currently have no endorsement ( I’m currently planning on getting tanker this week), but for now I’ve been researching and reading on how to get my foot inside the industry as a first time driver. I at first thought maybe use mega carrier and work for a few months just for the experience. but then I read about all the other drivers review on the company’s and how it can ruin your experience/ career. I then try to look up what company would accept new driver but some reason these online job boards like indeed/ cdljobnow job ad claim new driver welcome but when i click and look at the job description they say 3-6 months of experience so that’s disappointing. So far I’ve had no success in finding a decent company. If anyone could suggest company’s in NYC area or neighboring states I would gladly appreciate it, and thank you

    Location? Nyc
    Endorsements ? None( soon will be getting tanker)
    MVR ? Clean
    Wanna be local and home every night ?or gone for weeks at a time ? Regional or local be great but I’m pretty sure I gotta get mileage under my belt so otr is fine as well l.

    Automatic transmission restriction? Yes
     
    Last edited: May 8, 2023
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  3. Chinatown

    Chinatown Road Train Member

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    No, working for a mega won't hurt your career at all.
    How many hours was your cdl school?
     
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  4. Kelv215

    Kelv215 Bobtail Member

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    I did 12 lesson total 24hrs. I had a call from western express but based from people review, Afraid to accept.
     
  5. Chinatown

    Chinatown Road Train Member

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    Western works for some drivers.
    24 hour school will be a problem for some companies.
    I'll list some to try though.
     
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    cuzzin it Road Train Member

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    People will write bad reviews when mad.
    Content people dont write many.
    Often there is another side to the story or perhaps an white lie
     
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