South Florida?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by JoseB47, Mar 14, 2024.

  1. JoseB47

    JoseB47 Bobtail Member

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    Hello just recently recieved my cdl A back in December in south Florida anyone have any info on companies hiring new grads at this point im willing to go tto school out of state.I called Prime,Swift,Schneider all say they dont hire out of SFL.My other classmates are in the same boat as me if anyone has any advice other than to relocate please do share thank you good day
     
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  3. lual

    lual Road Train Member

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    The CDL job market REAL-LY SUX right now -- & particularly for new(er) drivers -- & even more so for drivers in places like southern Florida (basically anywhere below Interstate 4).

    Suggestion: apply for forklift jobs with the LTL fleets in your area. Later....when a driver position becomes available at your dock -- apply for it. You'll have the home-team advantage there because you've already mastered how to work the docks.

    In the meantime -- those LTL driving jobs will require you to have ALL the relevant CDL endorsements: tanker, hazmat....& doubles/triples.

    So start working on getting those endorsements now. Later -- when you need them -- you'll already have them.

    An example:

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  4. bryan21384

    bryan21384 Road Train Member

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    Do you have family outside of Florida? If so, use their address as your domicile. That's your only shot
     
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    Dennixx Road Train Member

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  6. xlsdraw

    xlsdraw Road Train Member

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    Might have been a better question to ask before you got your CDL A.
     
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  7. Chinatown

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    Now Hiring – South Region | PureStar
    CDL & Van drivers.

    Convenient ways to apply:
    • Apply in person by visiting one of our facilities, Monday through Friday:
      • Miami – 14640 NW 60 Avenue, Miami Lakes, FL 33014 (305) 823-2278 (Hours: 8:00am-3:00pm)
      • Opa-Locka – 2320 NW 147 Street, Opa-Locka, FL 33054 (305) 823-2278 (By appointment only)
      • Orlando – 550 Gills Drive, #300, Orlando, FL 32824 (407) 439-0955 (Hours: 9:00am-5:00pm)
      • Fort Lauderdale – 3030 Holiday Drive, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33316 (By appointment only, email here)
      • Kissimmee – 6000 Osceola Parkway, Kissimmee, Florida 34746 (407) 586-2145 (Hours: 9:00am-4:00pm)
     
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  8. CalculatedRisk

    CalculatedRisk Heavy Load Member

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    Might be worth it to apply to Publix to see if you can get on full-time and work your way up to a driver position. That’s a possibility.
     
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  9. JoseB47

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    Thanks for the info I spoke to publix and they said that it can take a long time to get into the CDL position cause of the long waiting list as well as how long you have been working in the warehouse so im guessing my best bet is gategourmet in the meantime since it counts as commercial driving even though its CDL B not A
     
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    CalculatedRisk Heavy Load Member

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    or you could try and move up somewhere above I-4 if you can do that.
     
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  11. Chinatown

    Chinatown Road Train Member

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    Considering where you are, that CDL-B job is ok. If/when the job market for CDL-A jobs recovers in Miami, then most companies will hire you and put you with a trainer for a refresher before sending you out solo. You will already have a record as a safe driver in a commercial vehicle.
     
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