Profile For Jason W.

Greetings,

A quick intro about me... I'm a Marine Corps Veteran, used my GI Bill to get a degree and been working in sales and marketing for the last few years. Aaaand kind of wish I went another direction out the gate and used the benefits to start driving a few years ago. No red flags in my background or driving record. Just looking to start strong while also being home regularly due to family situation.

Just got my permit (yesterday) thanks to the High Road Online Training and DMV Genie app!

Does anyone know of company sponsored local/semi local options around So. Cal. that might take on a newly permitted trainee?

Been researching here a lot and elsewhere online. Recently applied for FedEx Freight Apprenticeship (actually met the recruiter today at a job fair out here!), and J.B. Hunt. I've seen McLane mentioned too and planning to apply with them this week. Also spoke with a Knight recruiter but it sounded like it could be a good while before having an opportunity to drive locally otherwise I could be starting with them on Monday ;).

Also, I drove over to the Port of LA and made a list of about 30 companies I can call and ask around just from noting the trucks I saw driving in and out.

Thanks for any help or tips, I'm eager to get started and will report back with updates!