Recent CDL-A Grad, NYC. Where to apply and get training IN NYC or Long Island. (OTR/Regional/Local)

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by brs1593, Jun 6, 2017.

  1. brs1593

    brs1593 Bobtail Member

    I just recently passed my driving course. Looking for places to apply and get more training preferably in the five boros or in long island. Will go to Jersey if I really, really have to and pay the tolls. Looking for experience and training. Feel like NY is the best place to learn to drive like a champion with the horrible roads and traffic.
     
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  3. Chinatown

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    Most NYC new drivers that post on here can't wait to head west.
    Didn't your school have job placement for NYC jobs?
    Calex Logistics hauls produce out of California, so probably see Hunts Point often. They hire new cdl grads.
     
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  4. Chinatown

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    NFI Industries is big in the Northeast and hires new cdl grads.
    XPO Logistics in Bay Shore
    American Tire Distributors in Brentwood
    Abilene Motor Express headquartered in Richmond,VA
     
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  5. brs1593

    brs1593 Bobtail Member

    Well I'm actually considering FL, in boca raton. Any companies based in boca that I can get training?
     
  6. Chinatown

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    You do have a cdl school graduation certificate, right? If you do, I can give you a few companies that hire in Boca Raton.
     
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    Abilene Motor Express hires in New York and all over Florida. One of their trainers lives in Lake Worth, Florida.
    Here's some more that hire new grads in south Florida:
    Vero Logistics
    Milan Express
    Titan Transfer
    Armellini Express
    Windy Hill Transportation
    Florida Beauty Express - teams from Miami to California. Sometimes Miami to California to New York and back to Miami. Good paychecks. One new cdl grad said his first paycheck was a little over $1700.00
     
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    If you are a local to NYC, and it's Home, make sure your company has pike pass, pre-pass etc etc Transponders so THEY pay the tolls electronically. You will need about 25 dollars cash to gain access to Hunts Point.

    When you get out there on the road. ALWAYS do a check of that Delaware Memorial Bridge. If there is a Nor'easter or storm situation that one closes first due to wind. You should probably already know that forecast up there by the time you reach it. Alternative is Chester PA then Philly and back onto 95 one way or another.

    These are little tidbits to help you as you venture out from NYC in a big truck. I should remind you to take care of those clearance signs on your bridges in the area. But don't do that math anywhere else. No one does it like the Empire State.
     
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  9. johnwayne187

    johnwayne187 Medium Load Member

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    drivin semis in nyc is a nightmare to truck drivers, u might aswell go to swift, cr england, or crst to get your experience. your chance of gettin a truck drivin job with no experience in nyc is slim
     
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