Job Search Advice
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Look for those day cabs you see running around close to where you are, probably Estes, XPO, NFI, ABF, Old Dominion, Saia just to name a few who run local here where I am. Even give UPS a go as well, not sure if they are unionized down where you are, but every driver I talk to around 15 or so a day, are happy with what they have and are doing. And see if there are any local Hubs for any companies around you as well. But that is just how I would go about it, I'm sure there are better, more efficient ways to find something.
Day Cab:
A tractor which does not have a sleeper berth attached to it. Normally used for local routes where drivers go home every night.
HOS:
Hours Of Service
HOS refers to the logbook hours of service regulations.
ChefsJK cooks up an answer:
Look for those day cabs you see running around close to where you are, probably Estes, XPO, NFI, ABF, Old Dominion, Saia just to name a few who run local here where I am. Even give UPS a go as well, not sure if they are unionized down where you are, but every driver I talk to around 15 or so a day, are happy with what they have and are doing. And see if there are any local Hubs for any companies around you as well. But that is just how I would go about it, I'm sure there are better, more efficient ways to find something.
This is true. But most LTL companies (those are the companies listed here) prefer to get their drivers from their dock. In other words, to drive for them, expect to be driving a forklift for several months or years before you get to hit the road in a semi.
LTL:
Less Than Truckload
Refers to carriers that make a lot of smaller pickups and deliveries for multiple customers as opposed to hauling one big load of freight for one customer. This type of hauling is normally done by companies with terminals scattered throughout the country where freight is sorted before being moved on to its destination.
LTL carriers include:
- FedEx Freight
- Con-way
- YRC Freight
- UPS
- Old Dominion
- Estes
- Yellow-Roadway
- ABF Freight
- R+L Carrier
Day Cab:
A tractor which does not have a sleeper berth attached to it. Normally used for local routes where drivers go home every night.
HOS:
Hours Of Service
HOS refers to the logbook hours of service regulations.
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Good luck with your search!
I agree with you as well on your points, maybe it is different in different states, i don't know, lol, my friend just got hired on by Old Dominion on Friday after being with Schnieder for a year, and down by me in New Jersey, Estes will put you right in a truck if you are hired, UPS has been doing a huge hiring phase the past month for their shuttles, CDL A. It probably just depends where you live and the demands of the company where you are. But sometimes you have to start off at the bottom and take that hit, to progress and be successful at a company. But how ever you go about it Good Luck with the search!!!
ChefsJK cooks up an answer:
Look for those day cabs you see running around close to where you are, probably Estes, XPO, NFI, ABF, Old Dominion, Saia just to name a few who run local here where I am. Even give UPS a go as well, not sure if they are unionized down where you are, but every driver I talk to around 15 or so a day, are happy with what they have and are doing. And see if there are any local Hubs for any companies around you as well. But that is just how I would go about it, I'm sure there are better, more efficient ways to find something.
This is true. But most LTL companies (those are the companies listed here) prefer to get their drivers from their dock. In other words, to drive for them, expect to be driving a forklift for several months or years before you get to hit the road in a semi.
CDL:
Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
A CDL is required to drive any of the following vehicles:
- Any combination of vehicles with a gross combined weight rating (GCWR) of 26,001 or more pounds, providing the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of the vehicle being towed is in excess of 10,000 pounds.
- Any single vehicle with a GVWR of 26,001 or more pounds, or any such vehicle towing another not in excess of 10,000 pounds.
- Any vehicle, regardless of size, designed to transport 16 or more persons, including the driver.
- Any vehicle required by federal regulations to be placarded while transporting hazardous materials.
LTL:
Less Than Truckload
Refers to carriers that make a lot of smaller pickups and deliveries for multiple customers as opposed to hauling one big load of freight for one customer. This type of hauling is normally done by companies with terminals scattered throughout the country where freight is sorted before being moved on to its destination.
LTL carriers include:
- FedEx Freight
- Con-way
- YRC Freight
- UPS
- Old Dominion
- Estes
- Yellow-Roadway
- ABF Freight
- R+L Carrier
Day Cab:
A tractor which does not have a sleeper berth attached to it. Normally used for local routes where drivers go home every night.
HOS:
Hours Of Service
HOS refers to the logbook hours of service regulations.
You may look into Averritt. A friend of mine does a dedicated out of Va Beech and loves it. He’s home every weekend and usually 1 night during the week. It does depend on location though. I would think Richmond would have several good options for you
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Hi everyone,
I am presently driving for a beverage company. Pay and bennies are pretty decent, ~ 50 hours per week, city driving and averaging 55 - 60 k per year. I have been with this company for two years. Before that was a regional gig with the Pumpkin patch for 6 months.
I am looking for a change at this time. Preferably something local. I am looking into something in the Richmond/Tidewater area of VA.
My question is this, how exactly do you find these jobs? I have applied for a few on Indeed, Career builder and a couple of other job boards and have heard nothing back. Craigslist in my area is daily spammed by Swift and CRE so not really an option. Any pointers will be appreciated.
cheers.
Regional:
Regional Route
Usually refers to a driver hauling freight within one particular region of the country. You might be in the "Southeast Regional Division" or "Midwest Regional". Regional route drivers often get home on the weekends which is one of the main appeals for this type of route.