What's My Chance Of Getting A Local Driving Job?

question, and I’m aware the responses will probably align with my own opinions, but I’m currently going through cdl school, i drove across the country for a few years in a sprinter van, well my wife and I were going through a stressful divorce and I stopped really caring and got a series of speeding tickets, four to be exact had a hearing over wether the state wanted to suspend my license or not, they chose to put me on probation and I finished that just fine, learned my lesson and stopped the crap, anyways when I finish the school it’ll be about two years since my last ticket, I ended up winning custody of my two toddlers and was wondering what everyone thinks the possibility of me landing a local driving job will be, thank you

With the age of those tickets, it'll be more difficult then it needs to be.

Local driving hours may also be difficult for you. LTL is seniority based and the product delivery companies (pepsi, coca cola etc) have early start times (4-5 AM) and no set end time. Your day is done when the trailer is empty.

With the age of those tickets, it'll be more difficult then it needs to be.

Local driving hours may also be difficult for you. LTL is seniority based and the product delivery companies (pepsi, coca cola etc) have early start times (4-5 AM) and no set end time. Your day is done when the trailer is empty.

I’m okay with the early days, I have someone who can watch my kids during the day, just wondering the possibility of maybe getting in with a place like you mentioned, Pepsi or Coca-Cola

They're usually ok with hiring inexperienced drivers. I don't remember the moving violations policy. You may have to look that up.

And sometimes this must be said...

Be honest. Don't try to hide anything. You will have zero chance of being hired if they find something you failed to disclose. Some job applications ask you to list moving violations within the past 3 years. Actually, most that I've come across ask for that.

It doesn't necessarily mean they won't hire you. They just want to know.

Good luck! Keep us posted and/or check in with any other questions you may have.

This observation isn't directed at the OP, but it's a general concern: why are so many people driving as if they're auditioning for the next Fast & Furious movie? Can we hit pause on those audition tapes? It seems like the need for speed has taken over the streets lately. Let's all take a breath and remember, it's not a race out there. Safety first, folks! 🚗💨

This observation isn't directed at the OP, but it's a general concern: why are so many people driving as if they're auditioning for the next Fast & Furious movie? Can we hit pause on those audition tapes? It seems like the need for speed has taken over the streets lately. Let's all take a breath and remember, it's not a race out there. Safety first, folks! 🚗💨

C'mon, Arejay, you know the answer. Impatience is a natural attitude of people. We all want our "time". Some people can manage this natural desire, many can't.

Cutting line in front of others (and those who won't let someone get in front), and driving over the speed limit (a category that covers most drivers) are some easy examples of this.

Truck drivers paid by the mile? I rest my case.

Idk if Sysco hires new drivers but if they do I’d shoot an application their way as well if they’re in your area. It’s food service which is difficult for a couple reasons but I know they’re a little more lenient with their hiring standards.

How many of those tickets are within the last three years and what are they specifically? That info will help to know if you will even be hireable right now

Idk if Sysco hires new drivers but if they do I’d shoot an application their way as well if they’re in your area. It’s food service which is difficult for a couple reasons but I know they’re a little more lenient with their hiring standards.

Most of the physically involved roles such as Sysco, PFG, US Foods, pepsi and coke tend to hire new drivers atleast in my area. It's brutal especially your first few weeks as your body adjusts. It's not typically recommended as the ideal path though due to most of your day being spent in urban areas maneuvering around traffic and crowded parking lots but it can be done.

I got my start at PFG as a "driver appentice". I spent I believe 2 weeks doing ride alongs helping unload before going to school and receiving $600/week for 4 weeks.

Some McLane (grocery) locations hire people to get CDL training on site. I'm finishing up teaching a class where one McLane employee's first day at work was the start of the CDL class.

McLane does routes and most are day trips like you're looking for.