How much time allowed between license and first job?

preferrable that you are hired before never hurts to get a head start... There called prehires for a reason...

 

There is no time limit. You can have a CDL and never drive a truck, other than the one you took the driving test. As long as you maintain a valid Medical Certificate, on file with your state DMV, you can have a CDL. No driving job required.
Now, it would not be cost effective to keep a CDL if you don't have a truck driving job.
After you have finished your school, you should get a job within 90 days or most companies won't recognize the training from the school. Being a rookie, they don't want you to forget what you have learned in school. There are jobs out there, but don't just sit waiting for that dream job. You need experience, so get a job and get that experience.

 

Pretty sure they haven't created a law about it, more company policy then anything

else. I've had the family death scenario keep me from starting and it's almost been a year

since I finished. Low and behold there are still offers available with bonuses and tuition

Reimbursement and it's not just with the megas. Local jobs available too. Don't get

discouraged.

 

You'll want to hire on somewhere as soon as possible. I've seen 30 to 90 day periods at some companies. As mentioned, a pre-hire is the best route if it works with your timeline.

Good luck...!

 

I went to graduation and picked up my certificate at 9:30 am. Went to an interview at 1 PM the same day and was hired.

 

You got 30 days before ppl start ignoring your apps & calls.

They think you're lazy.

The same ppl that answer phones for a living -.-
...

 

Careful,you can get the"Sorry you dont have any recent driving experience excuse.

 

If the truck driving school graduate waited 30 days to apply for a truck driving job, it could very well be that the graduate was "cleaning" up some personal business before being able to go out onto the road.

As the forum readers all know, truck driving requires 100% concentration and focus, which often requires that one has their "backyard" cleaned up and in order.