Van Lines

Some do hire without experience. Recently posted on here, a driver said a moving company representive came to his CDL class and hired almost the whole class; probably because summertime is the busiest time. They usually hire a crew to load/unload, though sometime I've seen a driver & codriver do it. Most seem to prefer hiring a crew.

One new CDL driver posted he was hired by United Van Lines in Tampa. Many moving companies also have agents that hire and will have their own fleet of trucks. You can apply with the major name moving companies and also apply with their agents. Check Google and Yellow Pages.

NAVL
Bekins - bekinsA1jobs
United Van Lines
Wheaton World Wide
Allied Van Lines
Mayflower Transit
Atlas Van Lines
Graebel Van Lines
Global Van Lines
Corrigan Moving Systems

 

Van Lines "used to be" the best place to get your cdl without any training,AND cut your teeth,BUT now since csa has such a hold now,it's a little trickier but if your looking to get some miles under you,it can still do that. You'll go WHERE NO TRUCK SHOULD EVER BE! So therefore you will learn quick.
Right now is their "peak season" so your chances of getting in are MUCH better RIGHT NOW.
So if you want to just get in...that's your best option without going into a "training Mill"
But I don't know if its worth it,bc unless you are in your early twenties,it's really hard work!
As far as the labor/helpers go....think of it as a "romper room" of 20 toddlers. YOU will have to babysit and you will do most of the labor and all the while babysit grown men and still do 99% of the job!

You can also ask for "intra only" or local tonnage,that'll get your foot in the door. But this job is all about hard labor and organization ,driving IS the easiest part of the job,it's the only rest you will get!!!! You'll load/unload for AT LEAST 10 hours a day THEN try and drive as many miles as you can fit in.
I started in the industry back in 1983 ,not much has changed except for csa, so if you're young,I'd say go for it. You can pm me if you want,I know a lot of people all over the country that could help you,but like I said it's only helpful to get you some miles under your belt.

 

I've moved several times, once from Long Beach, CA to Nashville, TN. That time the driver was an 0/0 with a company called Rebel. He showed up by himself so I helped him load the truck. Didn't mind though since it was my stuff & he was a decent guy. Being a trucker myself, it was just fine with me. The company sent some guys in to pre-pack in preparation for the trucks arrival & they were real whiners, complaining about everything such as why did I have all those heavy books to pack and on and on, plus they stole some stuff. My best experience was with Ellis Moving & Storage in Nashville, TN which is an agent of North American Van Lines (NAVL). They moved me from Nashville, TN to Beijing, China; it was a flawless move with nothing damaged or missing. Used about half of a 40' container and it was very cheap. Fantistic people to deal with. Now with a home in Beijing & Nevada, I just use a suitcase when I split my time.

 

You can start right out with a household goods moving company. Charli Girl said send a Private Message to her and she will help you get started. NAVL for example has an online application where they try to match you with an agent. Bekins ad says must have 6 mos. OTR experience. Corrigan hires right out of school. Some agents hire right out of school. Contact Charli Girl first though, she's been in that business.

 

I never went to school. I just did 5000 miles with a local driver