Good first trucking job in Florence?

The following answer assumes:

• Your driving record is clean (no accidents/tickets in the last 5 years), &
• You have no real criminal history (beyond say, parking tickets)

I know of 2 CDL carriers that will provide you with room and board while you get your CDL license with them -- and also, PAY YOU A SALARY while you do this.

Then, when you get your CDL -- you have a job waiting for you with them.

They are:

• R E West (in Tennessee)
• Western Dairy Transport (in Missouri, and Texas)

No Experience? No problem! — R. E. West Transportation (rewest.com)

DRIVER ACADEMIES | wdtmilk.com

Of those two -- I think your odds of success might be better right now with Western Dairy Transport.

Contact the above two carriers first -- to confirm what I said above is in fact still true.

Neither of these would be a bad choice.

Do keep us posted on your progress.

-- L

 

There's also Florence y'all in Kentucky. The water tower is near some truck stops on 75 south of Cincy.

 

There is a Florence TX.

 

Some states have cdl programs that they will pay for as well. I got my cdl b paid for through a local non-profit organization that helps people find jobs or transition to new careers. Might be worth looking into

 

Florence, Co., home of Florence Super Max, some of the baddest of the bad, where I hear, there's like a 2 hour wait for the tennis courts.
1st, and foremost, one should never go into a venture under desperation. I sympathize about your situation, no need for the particulars, the fact you want to make a change is always positive. It's not the job, good heavens, there's no shortage, but are you up to it? Schooling is costly, sometimes paid by the prospective employer, but then they have your axx, and tell you to go to the moon for .03/mile, and guess what? Off you go now,,
Trucking is not glamorous one bit, often long hours, delays, weather, health concerns, and no real guarantee you'll do any of that upon completion. Many times folks come here saying they completed the schooling, but can't get hired. There's local city work, regional, 500 mile radius, usually home every day, just not for long, and OTR, which many prefer but you need to literally live in the truck to make any money,, and today, entirely possible. I realize, being homeless, a truck covers both ends of your situation, a job and a place to live. I'm not the biggest advocate of trucking today, and is drawing individuals like yourself with no other options. Never used to be that way, but I wish you the best of luck. Remember, there are lots of jobs out there, trucking today, I feel, is on the low end of opportunities, but could work for you. You won't be alone, that's for sure.

 

Roehl pays during training and provides lodging. I got my CDL there back in 2012 and stayed for a year. I had a good time overall, no regrets.

 

Florence, Italy. I was born not very far from it.