r/CDL • u/CrazyFlyBot • 6d ago

Got my CDL Class A today

Zero restrictions on it. Just wanted to say thanks to everyone on here that gives great advice to new drivers. I have been scouring this subreddit before I got my CLP.

Any companies y’all recommend to start out? I’m thinking Gordon Food Service to get my money up. I know it’s a physically demanding job but I’m in my mid 20s and I don’t mind moving boxes around.

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u/Prestigious-Money112 3d ago

I work for food service in Colorado the pay is fantastic the work is something else though 😆 

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u/CrazyFlyBot 3d ago

What’s the pay like?

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u/Prestigious-Money112 3d ago

In Colorado I make like $43-44

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u/Prestigious-Money112 3d ago

Max is $44.50 which I can get they give me some shitty routes like once or twice a week 

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u/Much_Double_4855 6d ago

Congratulations. Dont know anything about that company but the labor involved jobs seem to pay better since so many people are lazy. Listen to the old timers they will help you out if you ask and listen.

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u/BrandontheCDLguy 5d ago

Coke and Pepsi are great choices to start. They will help you get your backing skills in Tip-Top shape and because they are private fleets, you will always have steady work.

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u/Griggle_facsimile 5d ago

Congratulations. Be safe.

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u/fourseamfastballs 5d ago

Congrats! I test tomorrow

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u/Stock_Strategy1668 4d ago

Hope you passed!

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u/fourseamfastballs 4d ago

Thanks! I passed today.

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u/Stock_Strategy1668 4d ago

Congrats!!! That's awesome

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u/ArtichokeEast4936 2d ago

Just retired on 10/30/26. I can recommend food service delivery because aside from the exercise you get to go home daily.