New CDL based in Los Angeles

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  1. WhatsHaulin

    WhatsHaulin Bobtail Member

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    Hello everyone! I just obtained my CDL Class A a couple days ago and I am feeling really good about it! I have a potential opportunity to run under a family member's MC number (small trucking company) until I age mine, but he is asking me to get some real driving experience with an actual 53' trailer as he doesn't have the time to train me given the limited time that he has.

    And by the way, I have already went ahead and purchased a used truck, 2018 Cascadia 126 with 380k miles. I have also already incorporated and obtained all my DOT, MC, CA numbers and etc.

    My question to you all is what would be my best option of going about with this given situation? What type of company should I start out with or are there places where they can strictly train me? If you know or have any experience in the LA area please let me know. Thank you so much in advance.
     
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  3. Judge

    Judge Road Train Member

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    It’s going to be difficult.
    You just got your license and bought into a high risk business without knowledge,

    maybe @Chinatown can help.
     
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  4. Concorde

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    How much insurance money are you going to flush down the toilet waiting for your #’s to age?
    I had zero problems getting loaded with a brand new MC#.. I just don’t get the thinking about aging your numbers.. You’re more likely to get turned down due to no inspections.

    Just jump right into the fire, grab a 53’ trailer and go..
     
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  5. Chinatown

    Chinatown Road Train Member

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    Do you have endorsements?
     
  6. Chinatown

    Chinatown Road Train Member

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    Be a company driver with any company that uses 53' trailers, reefers or dry van. Easier to be hired by a reefer company these days because of the recession.
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    Don't tell any company you bought a truck and just need some experience with a 53' trailer or you won't be hired.
     
  7. Chinatown

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    I'll post some names of companies that pull 53' trailers and that hire California drivers. Not all companies hire California drivers because the state laws make life miserable for company drivers and owner/operators; especially owner-operators.
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    Prime Inc. | Freight Transport & Logistics Trucking Company
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    May Trucking Company – Performance. Reliability. Leadership.
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    Danny Herman Trucking - Welcome to DHT
    • We accept trucking school graduates 23 years of age and older for our training program, no experience necessary.

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    Drive Freymiller – Freymiller Truck Driving Opportunities
    Finishing Program -
    Recent Graduates
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    Refrigerated Transport Services | Freight and Logistics …
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    CDL Jobs | Hiring Now in Utah | Pride Transport
    Hiring California new cdl school grads
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    Taylor Truck Line Inc
    Several California locations.
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  8. WhatsHaulin

    WhatsHaulin Bobtail Member

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    no i dont
     
  9. WhatsHaulin

    WhatsHaulin Bobtail Member

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    thank you so much!
     
  10. WhatsHaulin

    WhatsHaulin Bobtail Member

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    So if I apply with these companies, would I be under a contract? I'm strictly looking for training to gain experience so that I can start working with my family member's company as soon as possible. Please advise. Thank you.
     
  11. WhatsHaulin

    WhatsHaulin Bobtail Member

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    It's uninsured at the moment and the truck is just sitting at my family member's yard.
     
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