r/cdldriver

I’ve been working kitchens since 2012. I’ll always have a passion for food but im ready to make the career switch. I’ve heard for years it’s pretty good money in trucking. I have a wife and 3 kids and I know taking this up would mean some time away from them which we’re all prepared for. I’m currently in western PA and looking for some night schools, tips or advice from some of you guys appreciate it in advance

Failed my cdl A skills portion of the test I messed up the parallel parking 🙃 anyone failed there cdl A test before and had to go back? Im bummed out. Im having a hardtime backing up

(Just a little rant — please excuse my grammar and punctuation.)

I’m currently 21 and living in the Inland Empire in Southern California. I got my CDL in February and was lucky enough to land a local job right out of school with an Amazon AFP, or at least that’s what my employer told me. I ended up leaving at the end of April because the scheduling was terrible. My start times changed almost every day, and I could never get on a consistent sleep schedule. It got to the point where I was feeling extremely tired on the road, and even though the job itself was easy, it just wasn’t worth the risk to me.

Right now, I’ve been mass applying to local food service and beverage jobs, but I keep getting turned down. I know I can handle the work I’m in the gym 3–4 times a week and I’m fairly fit but I can’t even seem to land an interview. What’s frustrating is always hearing people say food service jobs will “take anyone with a pulse.”

At this point, I’m even considering becoming a merchandiser for a beer or soda company just to get my foot in the door and eventually move into a driving position. But even with those jobs, I’ve been applying and still can’t get hired. I have about 3 years of warehouse experience, some stocking and merchandising experience, and around 2 months of trucking experience.

If anyone has any tips or advice, or can help me out in any way, I’d really appreciate it. Thanks.

I've been an otr driver/operator for construction for a year. I'm class A but they've got me running class B's.

I'm looking to switch to otr in hopes to get a regional or local gig in the future.

So which megas are known for having the best trainer/training?

Delivered to a receiver north of Chicago today and I asked if they had a restroom and she pointed to a room with the door in the receiving area where we check in and said that used to be a restroom but they converted it to an office.

I asked if there was anywhere we could use the restroom (I have my wife with me) and she said we all go to the front of the building to go but we don’t have anything for drivers. She said we could walk to the gas station on the corner (a ways away). So that’s what we had to do.

All drivers should if at all possible refuse to pickup or deliver at a shipper/receiver who doesn’t provide a restroom!!! And I think they should have to provide an ACTUAL restroom, NOT a porta potty!!

If you know of any mom and pop trucking companies, can you please list them? Or any companies who are felony friendly … My best friends husband has been applying to so many trucking jobs and cannot seem to find one.

Hey all! I’m in a position where I am topped out at my current career but am looking to make a little more money while I’m waiting to take the leap and start a CDL course. Can a DOT medical card without a CDL get me a decent paying job? Or should I just go for it and start CDL school part time. I make about $900/week right now, so it could be better. I drive every day with Amazon and have good benefits with my company, I just want more money.

I’m mainly just wanting to know what possible jobs I can get with just my DOT card.

So doing a big career change and have an interview to drive a passenger bus. Now I have my DOT health certificate but only for a year. I’m a very healthy 53 year old guy with LADA type 1.5. Do I have to disclose this? And if not they may wonder why my certification is only 1 year. Please advise. Thanks!

Whats going on, I've graduated from Fortified Academy CDL school and Colorado Trucking College LLC and I need a job ASAP, Prefer Touchless but don't mind touch if the job requires it. I don't want to go OTR but am fine with going regional, local is of course preferred here. I got my CDL Class A, I did not get my Manual restriction removed because it the plan was to fast track me through the schooling, (which was pointless because it took 2 years of repeating the school, not because I was failing, I am actually quite good behind the wheel and pretrip but the adams county and state of Colorado took their sweet time approving the funds for my schooling) and Now Im at a cross roads because everywhere wants a years experience and Swift has that dumb reputation of theirs that I dont wanna get pulled under with. If anyone needs a team driver or has a solid lead for me I live in Denver Area Colorado and have reliable transportation so hit me with anything within some driving distance of denver. Help is much appreciated

I am getting my CDL training but wondering if I could find a job where I’m home daily and weekends off that is local? I know it’s probably a pipe dream but wondering what you would recommend (where to look/best companies)? Thanks everyone! I live in Illinois (DuPage county)