Hello,
I just graduated from a respectable truck driving school in Sacramento. I got my CDL-A in March. I have no driving experience yet.
CDL-A
Tanker
Doubles
Automatic Transmission Restriction (The school’s only manual truck broke down for three weeks so I had to take my DMV road test in an automatic)
I’m looking for a regional position or even local or dedicated. Cannot do OTR at this time due to family needs.
Pros: I have no blemishes on my 10 yr driving history, criminal history, and credit report.
Cons: I retired from another industry in 9/2020. I decided I’m too young to be retired (54) I wanted to get back to work and drive a truck. So I have about 2 years currently being unemployed. Prior to that I’ve never had a gap in employment in my life. I’m a great employee and a very hard worker but not being employed for 2 years has already hurt me with one large trucking company (Swift).
Any advice or leads you could give would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you.
@Chinatown
Looking for a job. New recent grad CDL-A. Sacramento, CA area.
Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by BloatedGoat, Apr 13, 2023.
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Try these to start with. They're probably hiring now. I don't vouch for either one and neither does TTR...they're just where a lot of guys get their first driving job.
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Biotrans Logistics – Delivering Discovery
Delivery Driver (Full Time) - Sacramento, CA
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Driver duties –
- Most routes between Sacramento and the Bay Area. Occasionally this could also involve travel to Bakersfield, Reno Nevada or as far north as Portland OR.
- Vehicles have automatic transmissions.
- Tractor-trailers/Box trucks/Cargo vans.
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Definitely check the two companies in Post #2.
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Here's one in Woodland.
COMPANY CAREERS | Tiger Lines |
1376 Lemen Ave
Woodland, Ca 95776
Hires drivers:
22 yrs. old must have experience
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@BloatedGoat --
I would submit...that your 2-year employment gap has not really hurt you--directly.
Your problem is probably more a result of current market conditions.
To clarify: freight volumes have recently shrunk; carriers thus (in general) have too much capacity--&...as a result...hiring criteria has tightened.
A while back--Schneider hired me on...even though I had substantial "gaps" in my "normal" employment history.
Your takeaway: don't be discouraged. Give the leads posted here an honest try. If none of them pan out, for whatever reasons--the Forum has a lot of experience; we will help you find a job.
FOOTNOTE: Try the other leads here FIRST; only go to Schneider as a last resort.
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Land Air Express
C/O California Sierra Express
2975 Oates Street
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Home - Redbone Trucking
Call and ask about the FedEx run out of Sacramento.
Hires new cdl school grads.
I'm guessing, but it's probably out, drop & hook and return.
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Sysco Sacramento - Wholesale Restaurant Food Supplies
sysco.com
7062 Pacific Ave, Pleasant Grove, CA 95668
- Recent driving school graduates welcome
This is hard work. If you're not in good physical shape, don't apply.
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Pack-Rat Moving & Storage
www.1800packrat.com
2934 Ramco St, West Sacramento, CA 95691
No experience required; we will train.
Looking for a driving job that you can be home EVERYDAY?? 1800 PackRat is looking for Class A or B drivers to deliver and pick up portable storage units. No experience required, WE WILL TRAIN. Looking for safe and courteous drivers to join our team. If this sounds like you apply, looking to hire immediately! MUST be available to work Monday-SaturdayBloatedGoat Thanks this.
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