Hi Vanessa. Is there a dock-to-driver program available to you? What you are looking to do is fraught with obstacles, especially with the involvement of children in your life. Please don’t pay for a CDL school because actual employment to fit your needs might be impossible to find.
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I’m a 43 year old woman interested in obtaining a CDL. I’m just not sure which avenue is best. I’m a single mom so I need to be able to take kids to school but have childcare in the evenings. Also, are there paid training schools that would hire me in Southern California where I could be home daily? Thank you so much for any insight. I have 6 years experience driving a stepvan/amazon box truck by the way if that means anything lol
Hi Vanessa.
Your options appear to be limited to a local delivery type of job. Could be something like local freight, food/beverage, etc... My advice would be to look at sites like Indeed.com where these types of jobs are advertised and just try to get a feel for what openings are available in your area and then contact the employer(s) who have openings. Just call them and tell them your situation. See if you can find a fit. In my experience I have found that making that personal connection gives people the sense that you are both sincere and determined. Make enough calls and you will more than likely find someone who wants to help you.
Best of luck!
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Hi. The dock to driver is probably a good idea. Problem is that local jobs involve a few things...
1. You will more often than not, have to unload your own freight. Very physical.
2. Will be working 14+ hour days. Can you do that with your kids?
3. Local jobs dont necesssrily mean day shift. Many are union so the better shifts go to people with seniority.
4. Tight backing and heavy traffic. Depending on where in Calif.. it can be a nightmare even for an experienced driver.
5. Local may be less likely to hire you due to insirance reasons.
6. Most of the company sponsored CDL programs will be over the road. So as stated, check out any opportunity you can find.
7. As Bruce said.. do not pay for CDL school. You may not find a job like you want. What about bus driver? Trash truck, dump truck etc? Cement mixer? State/local govt positions. Find out their criteria and go from there.
Good luck.
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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.
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I’m a 43 year old woman interested in obtaining a CDL. I’m just not sure which avenue is best. I’m a single mom so I need to be able to take kids to school but have childcare in the evenings. Also, are there paid training schools that would hire me in Southern California where I could be home daily? Thank you so much for any insight. I have 6 years experience driving a stepvan/amazon box truck by the way if that means anything lol
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Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
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