Profile For Danitza O.

Thank you to everyone who responded! Much needed advice. I did contact Swift today and started the process with them especially because they can get me home more often unlike some other companies I was gonna go for that couldn't really get me close to Phoenix and i would have to find my way each home time.

Swift definitely seems like the best option right now. As for the comment about the school I went to and their partnership companies. Yes, I tried getting with Western express, cfi, dot foods, prime, etc they would not get me as a new driver(student/trainee driver) because the school i went to isnt in partnership with them. Basically after I get the experience with a company and would like to change afterwards it wouldnt be a problem for anyone since I would have the otr experience.

From all the researching I did before schooling and now after I never heard of anyone having that issue but it may be that the school is a private institution. Something for people who are looking into schools to make sure of before starting and hopefully they do not have to worry about it. But all in all, I'm excited to start getting on the road and learning and experiencing new things. Thanks all! :)

Hi everyone hope everything is going well. I recently got my CDL and am looking for potential companies to go for. I do have my tankers and am waiting for my fingerprints to clear for my hazmat which should still take a couple more months.

Im located out of Phoenix, AZ. Sadly I had a few companies I was trying to go for and they couldnt get me because the trucking school I went to isnt partnered with them and they cannot take me as a driver trainee.

Unfortunately from what ive been told the only main company that will take me is Swift which I’ve heard the stories about and honestly wouldnt mind going with them to get the experience of OTR and get out.

Another company that could possibly get me is Pride Transport. I’ve tried to do research on Pride but havent really been able to find much. If anyone on here has experience with Pride it would be greatly appreciated. Do they have a place in Arizona I would be able to go for home time? Also do they have a good home time policy?

I would like to take my fiancee with me does anyone know how long after going solo I would be able to take a rider? And all in all is it a good company? The info they sent me about the trainee program sounds pretty good (alot better than swift) only thing is I have to sign a 6 month contract with them after training.

I know since im starting out the pay and all wont be as great since im trying to gain experience. I just want to make sure im going into a good company and hopefully stay with them until I can gain enough experience to get back to Phoenix, AZ and do local. Thanks for any info anyone has! :)

Hello! New here, im getting into a cdl school and before doing so I need to ask a few questions to anyone who has their cdl already. I need 2 people, if anyone here would feel comfortable helping me out it would be greatly appreciated:)! They will not contact you or anything they just want a record showing I got the information and sadly I do not know any cdl drivers personally so I really dont have anyone to ask. Thank you so much in advance!

*What company do you work for? *What are typical daily duties for this field like? *What do you like best about your job? *What interests you least about the job or creates the most stress? *What type of training or education is usually required to do this type of work and where can it be acquired? *Do you hire recent school graduates without experience? If experience is needed how does one obtain experience? *What personal qualities are necessary to succeed in this kind of career? *Would you recommend this profession to a person who is considering it for a career? Why or why not. *Can you give me any ideas about how I might get a head start in this career? *How is the economy affecting this particular field? *Do you see this type of job as an increased demand or on a decline at the current time? *At this business, approximately how many people have been hired in this field in the last 12 months? Are the positions full time and offer benefits? *Are there alot of people in this field still trying to get employed? *What is the approximate salary range a person can expect to earn entry level in this field? *Does your company ever train people on the job? If so, how does one go about applying? *Is it possible for a person to volunteer their time and work with someone with this particular job in order to see if it would be the right job for him/her?

Thank you for the help! The questions are a little weird but anything helps lol Hopefully after this I can get into the school and get my CDL. Thank you all! Have a great one :)!