In Alaska......Want A CDL And Job! Want To Keep My Residency In Alaska But Drive In Lower 48

Hi,

Not sure how dumb this sounds but here goes......Any is advice helpful and I need real advice. My status: Single 56 y/o, No family or business obligations. Have not had a moving violation in maybe 20 years, no accidents in at least 30, No felonies or misdemeanors. Health is good, Seeking a paid for school training program so I can get a job for experience or I can pay out of pocket but not sure about getting that first job. I am use to working 36 hour shifts...don't ask, sleeping very rough, and poor food........Prefer not to though. Largest vehicle I have ever driven is 52 tons, 12 and 1/2 feet wide, 27 feet long and 13 feet high. Can I maintain my residency in Alaska but work in the lower 48? Is there a program that will honestly help me get my CDL and then hire me on, providing I do my part? Am I wasting my time/money and others by wanting to be an OTR driver. I am not looking to do short routes or short time. Prefer to be on the road 4+ weeks at a time. Weird right? I prefer the Southwest US, but of course I would be willing to train and drive most places. Anyway if you (royal) have suggestions, comments or recommendations I would appreciate it.

Thanks, geo

Not exactly sure about being in Alaska, but I'm in florida (another crappy state for trucking) and have seen a lot of job postings for Roehl, who has their own school, that are willing to pay for an airline ticket to get you home for home time. Worth looking into at least.

Hi,

Not sure how dumb this sounds but here goes......Any is advice helpful and I need real advice. My status: Single 56 y/o, No family or business obligations. Have not had a moving violation in maybe 20 years, no accidents in at least 30, No felonies or misdemeanors. Health is good, Seeking a paid for school training program so I can get a job for experience or I can pay out of pocket but not sure about getting that first job. I am use to working 36 hour shifts...don't ask, sleeping very rough, and poor food........Prefer not to though. Largest vehicle I have ever driven is 52 tons, 12 and 1/2 feet wide, 27 feet long and 13 feet high. Can I maintain my residency in Alaska but work in the lower 48? Is there a program that will honestly help me get my CDL and then hire me on, providing I do my part? Am I wasting my time/money and others by wanting to be an OTR driver. I am not looking to do short routes or short time. Prefer to be on the road 4+ weeks at a time. Weird right? I prefer the Southwest US, but of course I would be willing to train and drive most places. Anyway if you (royal) have suggestions, comments or recommendations I would appreciate it.

Thanks, geo

Check out Lynden Transport, based in Alaska. www.lynden.com

Schneider hires out of Alaska. not sure what the qualifications are. check your zipcode on their website

Thanks for the feedback. I will check out Lynden, Roehl, and Schneider. geo

Hey George, we have a place here on our web site that you can put in your Zip code, ad it will give you a list of potential trucking employers in you area. Click on this Trucking Jobs link and see what you can find.

Use "Option 2" on that page that comes up and that should show you who might could hire you.