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There's no doubt that it's possible to get a local gig straight out of school. Its just the probability is very low. With that being said if you are deadset against going over the road then I highly recommend you do not spend $6000 on trucking school thinking you are definitely going to land a local gig.

Once again, put yourselves in the employers shoes. In this economy the employer has the advantage of drivers to choose from. There are tons of people out of work right now. So if you were a local business owner would you hire the guy with absolutely no experience, no record or background, has driven a total of 150 hours in school with a trainer and has only practiced backing in a schooling environment. Or are you going to hire a guy with over the road experience in all types of traffic, weather, terrain, has a safe proven track record, no accidents, can back up in tight spots and under pressure, is a refined, seasoned driver and won't tear up your equipment, knows how to conserve fuel, brakes and tires etc... you get the point. So who are you going to hire?

Like I said its not impossible to get a job its just that the odds are highly stacked against you. If you don't mind going over the road then go for it. You have nothing to lose. If you don't get a local gig you can just go over the road until you do have the experience.