Profile For Chris B.

what I should be looking to do as a new driver.

-Cast a wide net. The more places you apply, the better your chances are of being hired. Some companies are more reluctant than others to hire drivers who obtained their CDL from somewhere other than through their CDL school.

Here is a link that allows you to submit an application to several companies at once:

Apply For Truck Driving Jobs

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which ones I should avoid

Avoid "Dollar" accounts. Dollar General, Dollar Tree, etc

These are very physically demanding. Moreover they require a skill and comfort level more suitable for experienced drivers. Some of those places have very little room to maneuver and the added obstacle of cars zipping around the parking lot while you are trying to maneuver.

Once you've looked over the links you might have some additional questions. Ask away...we are here to help!

Finally got an invite to training at least from PRIME in MO - I'm going to take them up on it - I will be gone for a while doing this - they put you up in a motel and give you meals 3 xs a day - after training - I will go out on the road with a trainee - Providing everything goes as plan

Only difference is im coming in with my CDL - just happy I finally found a company willing to take me on - Well they say its not employment - but could lead to employment by them

I read a few post new drivers making mistakes getting hired on to the wrong companies.

If there are threads you can point me to or if you would like to fill me in on what I should be looking to do as a new driver.

ZERO experience - which companies I should try to get with and which ones I should avoid which type of trucking jobs are best for newbies

Live in South Carolina towards Mrytle beach

Been out of school a month - I did read where someone stated best to get into CDL Training...not CDL School...guess it helps secure a job

I'd love to do regional but realize I might have do OTR - I don't really care what I drive - as long as it sets me up for a long term career

I'm an older guy 48 - everything is good - across the board

Appreciate a point in the right direction or some direction

Thanks again