Profile For David M.

I would have to agree with Brett and Guy. I would use both GPS and an atlas. No such thing as having to much information.

About 3 days after I wrote this, my phone started to explode with call backs from recruiters for places I applied for. I started to get a little annoyed actually, it had to be at least 15 different companies. I have chosen Stevens Transport and just waiting for a orientation date so I can purchase my plane ticket down to Dallas.

Drove down I-5 through Seattle to Tacoma this weekend, saw all the trucks passing by gave me truck withdrawals.

Thanks guys for your advice.

I know it's been asked before, but can't find the post- What's the best things to bring for orientation and my 240 hour OTR training period? Would I need to purchase a "motor carriers" road atlas or does the Qualcomm devices do all the work for you?

Thanks for the reply guys.

Daniel - I'm new to this town, I relied on the local's advice way to much when they told me that local jobs always pop up. I've been wasting time waiting for these non existent jobs. I'm making a company choice by Thrursday and just get this ball rolling. As for my background, I have no criminal background, never failed a drug test and have nothing on my driving record. I have my hazmat, tanker and doubles/triples endorsements. I really don't know why I'm not getting a lot of recruiters calling like other people have.

Starcar - Thanks, I don't know why I didn't think of Central. I hear good things about Haney and applied for them a few weeks ago along with Brown Line. Gordon was the first that got a hold of me, but the guy said that my CDL school wasn't on "their list" and to come back when I have 6 month OTR experience. Kind of bothered me when I heard that the school isn't on the list. I know the school has old students working for lots of the big and little companies.... maybe the school just ****ed off Gordon or something...

I'll let you guys know what happens. Thanks!

Hey everyone. Been looking over this site for a few weeks and this is my first time posting.

I got my Class A in December. While I was in school there was tons of local jobs that hire newbies (Class A and B jobs). With my great luck, as soon I was done with school and passed my test, there was non of those jobs around. I have decided to suck it up and do over the road for a little bit to get some money flowing and get some experience. I've applied for so many of the bigger companies that hire newbies, but have only got responses from two of the recruiters. Swift Transport and Stevens Transport were the only ones. I know I can't be to picky being so green, but I don't want to be stuck in the driver's seat for weeks or months getting paid very little while a mentor/trainer sits there getting paid double what you are getting. I'm about 90 miles north of Seattle. You guys out there have any advice or know of companies near me that hires green drivers?