TheMailMan
All Star
Detroit metro ...Yeah I've been thinking about applying at FedEx for the driver apprentice program.
Got my Class A CDL Ya'll!!!!! Yes!! - Official Truckers Thread
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UpAndComing
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But since you haven't been in a truck in a year, alot of companies don't like that. Especially since you don't have experience on top of that. Because in their mind you may have lost some comfortability driving a truck, and they will have to train you for about a month before you are on your own
Give it a shot with the LTL companies, or Food Delivery. Call all the companies in your area
And if that doesn't work, apply to a Regional job (Home every week). They will pay higher than .41 a mile. And they hire new CDL drivers alot too
EDIT: How long is the Fed Ex apprentice program if you do it?
prime
Superstar
Yeah you should be good bro just know with the apprentice program you gotta work on the dock as well
prime
Superstar
Damn bro I just seen this you might have to go over the road
if you would’ve just got your shyt then companies would’ve been OK hiring you in but the year off with no Experience it’s a good chance you might not get hired for a local position you could try a regional position that gets home multiple times throughout the week with weekends off
TheMailMan
All Star
Once you get your CDL and endorsement ( I need hazmat) then it's 4/5 weeks driving with someone.. at least that's how my cousin explained it to me
TheMailMan
All Star
I love the dock lol I would hate to do a city route and then have to unload all the pickups
About a month and some change ago I went over to the TSA spot and got my fingerprints done so I can get background checked to get my hazmat endorsement (still being reviewed). Trying to get into the fuel hauling game locally or if that doesn't work out at least LTL.
OTR cool but I think I'd rather be local just for the home time and increased pay (overtime).
Definitely a caveat to that though. OTR is very peaceful and you get to do things on your own terms and pace.
OTR cool but I think I'd rather be local just for the home time and increased pay (overtime).
Definitely a caveat to that though. OTR is very peaceful and you get to do things on your own terms and pace.
UpAndComing
Veteran
Man you said it!!!
I didn't realize this until years after I got my CDL and started driving. I used to beg and beg for a local job, till I realized how peaceful OTR is. I literally hate Managers on your back, the slip seating, coworker drama, city traffic that comes with Local
Its weird but I was starting to dislike having to put my alarm on, wake up, and rush to work to be on time for a shift
With OTR there's no "shifts". And there's appointments, but its always so far out in 2 to 3 days that you can make your own schedule, take a break when you feel like it, drive in the morning or at night depending on your preference. I've grown to appreciate it
Haz mat cert squad!!! Good. Now come through and get this combustible load with frieght due on Wednesday that need to get Orlando.
The last driver wasn’t hz certified and the dock loaded with 7 totes of combustible when they were told not to.
Come through for on my behalf so I can look really good to the upper management that I went above and beyond (again) to get this frieght moving!
The last driver wasn’t hz certified and the dock loaded with 7 totes of combustible when they were told not to.Come through for on my behalf so I can look really good to the upper management that I went above and beyond (again) to get this frieght moving!
Yes my cleavage will be here when you pick up the load.
UpAndComing
Veteran
Passed my Hazardous Materials endorsement test and ELDT training today. All that's left to do is update my license with the new certifications added.
Slowly but surely it's all coming together.
Nice!!!
What do you plan to do. Dry Van or Tanker?
Haz mat cert squad!!! Good. Now come through and get this combustible load with frieght due on Wednesday that need to get Orlando.
Come through for on my behalf so I can look really good to the upper management that I went above and beyond (again) to get this frieght moving!
Yes my cleavage will be here when you pick up the load.
I'm trying to get on with Gemini motor transports over at Love's. Hauling fuel.
@UpAndComing
In that case hurry up and get on!! We need that fuel at the truck stops for drivers and other vehicles.
Unfortunately I have to wait a little bit longer, I believe. Those companies don't really consider you until you have at least one year of legit experience preferably OTR without any violations. I'm about 7 months in the game so I got a little bit longer to go.
Well once you get your time in be safe on them roads.
