Retiring In February 2017 And Looking For Good Transport Company.
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Thanks for your service - both in .mil and LEO.
There are companies that take "recent grads" (and by recent - 30 to a max of 60 out of school to be considered "recent"), and companies that start out folks with getting a permit, thru getting their CDL , thru "finishing training".
If you're not going to be available for hire until Feb '17 (and don't you want to take a little vacation before jumping into career #3), it may be a little early (premature) to be getting a permit and starting a private school.
You want to ask Stephens (the trucking school you are planning on) which companies hire from them.
Most folks here will still suggest going the COMPANY TRAINING ROUTE, and getting your CDL and first year down via that route.
But I would opine that you still have plenty of time to do your research and due diligence, before committing to ANYTHING YET.
Regards,
Rick
CDL:
Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
A CDL is required to drive any of the following vehicles:
- Any combination of vehicles with a gross combined weight rating (GCWR) of 26,001 or more pounds, providing the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of the vehicle being towed is in excess of 10,000 pounds.
- Any single vehicle with a GVWR of 26,001 or more pounds, or any such vehicle towing another not in excess of 10,000 pounds.
- Any vehicle, regardless of size, designed to transport 16 or more persons, including the driver.
- Any vehicle required by federal regulations to be placarded while transporting hazardous materials.
Congrats and thanks for your service. I'd just like to say your exactly what starter companies are looking for. Basically your in a fantastic geographical location. Stable work history with stellar upward potential.
Your best bet is to apply to as many company's as you can and wait for the many replies and offers your going to receive. Take your time and choose the company that fits your needs. If you want to go to a trucking school that's perfectly fine. Personally I really don't see it as a advantage but that's just me. You should be able to find a regional or OTR position without a problem.
Regional:
Regional Route
Usually refers to a driver hauling freight within one particular region of the country. You might be in the "Southeast Regional Division" or "Midwest Regional". Regional route drivers often get home on the weekends which is one of the main appeals for this type of route.
OTR:
Over The Road
OTR driving normally means you'll be hauling freight to various customers throughout your company's hauling region. It often entails being gone from home for two to three weeks at a time.
OOS:
When a violation by either a driver or company is confirmed, an out-of-service order removes either the driver or the vehicle from the roadway until the violation is corrected.
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I have 30 years experience between the Military and my Law Enforcement service and am retiring in Feb '17. I just obtained my CDL permit with several endorsements. I will start with a local trucking school, Stephens. (maybe Brett has heard of them, they are located in Clarence, NY). My goal is to drive OTR and go everywhere and anywhere. My question is: Will I have to join on with a large company to get the experience or are there several companies out there (not local) that will train me. Thanks for the input.
CDL:
Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
A CDL is required to drive any of the following vehicles:
OTR:
Over The Road
OTR driving normally means you'll be hauling freight to various customers throughout your company's hauling region. It often entails being gone from home for two to three weeks at a time.