My Dream Career...need Help
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Man, I'm not sure what you can do other than keep applying like crazy everywhere you possibly can. One problem you're about to run into is the seasonal slowdown. Companies are going to scale back hiring for a few months until things start to pickup again in the spring. They won't stop hiring - but what they'll do is raise their minimum standards a bit to look for better qualified drivers. So that's not gonna help.
We have an excellent listing of Truck Driving Jobs including a feature where you can Apply For Truck Driving Jobs With One Application. Make sure you use that and apply like crazy everywhere.
Also, check Craigslist. They actually list a lot of smaller mom-n-pop companies and owner operators that may be willing to give you a shot.
Also, look for farm work and logging jobs. A lot of farms will hire seasonal drivers and most logging companies have fairly lenient hiring standards.
Make sure when you apply that you call the companies like crazy. Don't sit around waiting to hear from them. Be proactive and call each and every one of them until you get an answer.
I really don't know what else you can do. Just be relentless about applying and calling - everyone and everywhere.
Owner Operator:
An owner-operator is a driver who either owns or leases the truck they are driving. A self-employed driver.
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So I am a student driver and convicted felon. The last time I posted I got a lot of positive feedback and that helped a lot. I have applied to near 50 companies most OTR/regional and some local distribution. Schneider is a company that showed a lot of interest but my probation is against their policy. A few others that showed interest like Swift disqualified me after dragging out long process of forms and apps. There are a few other companies that will maybe let me apply once I turn 23 (January 7). So I am young a felon and no real experience. What do I do? This is my dream career and I refuse to give up. Even if I hire on under a fleet owner I am willing to do what I must to get my foot in the door. My driving record is squeaky clean, I have 3 special awards from CDL school and I have my medical card already. So how do I get hired? I can drive I only need training officially. Can I get some more advice please?
CDL:
Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
A CDL is required to drive any of the following vehicles:
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.