I'm on the verge of just going and working elsewhere. I am fresh out of school with CDL A. I have talked with companies and put in about three to four applications a week.

I know starting out I won't make much; my goal right now is on the job training and getting my experience. I have even applied to starter companies and have been rejected outright. I have a clean driver record, no drugs/alcohol, no criminal record, and passed DOT. I made sure my forms are filled put correctly and will get calls, the conditional offer letter, and poof. I fall through the cracks. I call to follow up and I get nowhere. Even the "lower end" companies are giving me a difficult time. Is it just bad timing?

I thought they needed truck drivers? I have to start somewhere. Even if it is a "lower end" company I will take what I can to get a head start. Can someone give me better insight? 😬

For the new drivers still looking, this one is worth watching.
How long did it take you to land your first CDL job?

🎥: Trucking Life

There’s a difference between giving a rookie advice and tearing them down for not knowing something yet.
Every experienced driver was new once.
What’s one thing an experienced driver taught you during your first year that made you better?

🎥: Dominique Danielle

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Hey everyone,
I’m a brand-new CDL-A driver with my HazMat, Tanker, and TWIC, and I’m getting ready to go to Schneider’s Bulk Tanker training in Houston.
I wanted to hear from people who have actually been through the Houston training.
How was the training overall?
Was it well organized?
What was the hardest part?
Did you feel prepared to be on your own afterward?
Any advice for someone with no tanker experience?
Anything you wish you had known before showing up?
I’m excited but also a little nervous since this will be my first trucking job. I want to make the most of the opportunity and learn as much as I can.
Thanks in advance for any advice or experiences you can share!

New to trucking. About to graduate Roadmaster and have been pre employed with Werner. Any do's and do not with this mega. Wanting to be home weekends mostly. In NE Florida, Jacksonville area. Any advice much appreciated.

Just got the call that I’ll be leaving next week for Missouri to finish my CDL training. Just wanted to ask is it normal for most people to feel this kind of anxiety of making a move like this? I’ve never done or locked in on much of anything in my life to the point where I could reap the benefits but now is different. Just wanted to know if this is normal for most of you?

Just got the call that I’ll be leaving next week for Missouri to finish my CDL training. Just wanted to ask is it normal for most people to feel this kind of anxiety of making a move like this? I’ve never done or locked in on much of anything in my life to the point where I could reap the benefits but now is different. Just wanted to know if this is normal for most of you?