Recent CDL graduate

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by weekendso, Jul 7, 2024.

  1. weekendso

    weekendso Bobtail Member

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    So I graduated from Smith & Solomon Commercial Driver Training with my CDL class A (no restrictions but also no endorsements yet) on 05/21/2024. I reside in Philadelphia, PA and i’ve been looking for companies that are willing to train and hire me. I’ve heard the good, bad, and the ugly with companies like swift, werner, US Xpress, etc. I’m mainly looking for a dedicated Regional position. I know my options are limited due to no experience but just been trying to not put myself in a bad position by rushing into the wrong company. Any advice on how to get started would be greatly appreciated.
     
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  3. Chinatown

    Chinatown Road Train Member

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    Can't help if we don't know your location; state and nearest city/town. Guess you're in the Northeast somewhere.
     
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    weekendso Bobtail Member

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    I definitely forgot to mention that part. i’m Located in Philadelphia, PA. i’ll try to see if I can edit the post to add my location. Thank you!
     
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  5. Chinatown

    Chinatown Road Train Member

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    OK, there's a couple threads on here about local jobs in your area for new grads.
    I'll find them and post for you.
    Also, get those endorsements ASAP because the better paying jobs require them.
     
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    lual Road Train Member

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    In case you didn't already know -- the CDL job market is REAL-LY BAD right now -- especially for drivers with little or no previous experience.

    Most carriers that hire fresh students from CDL schools have stopped doing that -- & now want 3 - 6 months experience (or more)...or have switched to hiring teams. :(

    There are simply too many trucks & drivers chasing too little freight right now.

    Which carriers (if any) visited your class while you were in that CDL school?

    Which carriers (if any) have worked/partnered with that school....to place/employ drivers upon their successful graduation?

    -- L
     
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    First thing is stop listening to people about trucking, Your going to have to byte the bullet to get started more than likely, SWIFT is actually a good start up company, they have loads, there t not tto bad to work for, better than a lot of the other options, Go in with a open mind you just might like it.
     
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  9. Chinatown

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    Crosby Trucking Service Inc.
     
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  10. Chinatown

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    Yeah, I'll 2nd Swift. Lots of dedicated and regional jobs.
    Swift Refrigerated – Sign On for the Trucking Career …
    Large Retail Customer Base. OTR, Regional and Dedicated Lanes.
    [​IMG]
     
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    Don't call companies until you've submitted application from their websites.
    Then call and say, "I'm checking on my driving job application."
     
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