Knight A Good Company??

If OD don’t pan out give reddaway/yrc a shot they have a training program to. They r hiring in Denver area.

Do they require you to be OTR for that month for training? That’s honestly doable for me, I have to give somewhere to get into a good job for my kids. They will have to spend that time in Utah with their dad. They don’t see him often enough so they’d love that extra time with their dad. I always hear great things about OD and I really want to set my family up good

OD position is the best bet for me. I know it’ll be difficult as any job out there, but this is the only job I’ve found so far that’ll work best for my kids, I know it won’t always be perfect but it’s the best shot I’ve got

They do a good job training new P&D drivers at my location they spend a month training then are eased into action once solo. Daniel B is a trainer for OD he can probably offer more insight.

Do they require you to be OTR for that month for training? That’s honestly doable for me, I have to give somewhere to get into a good job for my kids. 

Im not sure you might be home everyday Unless they send you to one of their training locations since that terminal you applied to is small you may have to go to a larger one to train. Not sure how it works exactly since they train out of my terminal.

I've been with OD 4.5 years and hope to make it another 33 so I can retire. I'll be glad to answer any other questions if I can.

Oh awesome! What exactly does training look like for a brand new driver no experience?? I’m sure I’ll have to be up in Denver for training

Do they require you to be OTR for that month for training? That’s honestly doable for me, I have to give somewhere to get into a good job for my kids. 

Im not sure you might be home everyday Unless they send you to one of their training locations since that terminal you applied to is small you may have to go to a larger one to train. Not sure how it works exactly since they train out of my terminal.

I've been with OD 4.5 years and hope to make it another 33 so I can retire. I'll be glad to answer any other questions if I can.

Thank you! I’ve already applied and they don’t have anything other than OTR which I can’t do with custody

If OD don’t pan out give reddaway/yrc a shot they have a training program to. They r hiring in Denver area.

Do they require you to be OTR for that month for training? That’s honestly doable for me, I have to give somewhere to get into a good job for my kids. They will have to spend that time in Utah with their dad. They don’t see him often enough so they’d love that extra time with their dad. I always hear great things about OD and I really want to set my family up good

OD position is the best bet for me. I know it’ll be difficult as any job out there, but this is the only job I’ve found so far that’ll work best for my kids, I know it won’t always be perfect but it’s the best shot I’ve got

They do a good job training new P&D drivers at my location they spend a month training then are eased into action once solo. Daniel B is a trainer for OD he can probably offer more insight.

Do they require you to be OTR for that month for training? That’s honestly doable for me, I have to give somewhere to get into a good job for my kids. 

Im not sure you might be home everyday Unless they send you to one of their training locations since that terminal you applied to is small you may have to go to a larger one to train. Not sure how it works exactly since they train out of my terminal.

I've been with OD 4.5 years and hope to make it another 33 so I can retire. I'll be glad to answer any other questions if I can.

I’m up for the challenge, I’m really focused on making this career work… since I spent so long in the medical field and gained nothing from it 😅

I could be mistaking the user name, but I think it's Doctor Who that's going through or recently went through Old Dominion's training program. Haven't seen him in a while, maybe he'll pop up.

P/D is a tough gig, but it helps being familiar with the area. You just have to be extra vigilant and keep your frustration in check.

Haya girl;

Did you ever look into BlackHawk or Progress Rail? ALL they do (yes, on flatbeds...though) is shuttle rail components. Set hours, off weekends, home daily.

Just thinking outside the box for ya, girl. It's all 'no touch.'

~ Anne ~

Oh awesome! What exactly does training look like for a brand new driver no experience?? I’m sure I’ll have to be up in Denver for training

As far as I know you'll probably spend some time in the yard backing, then it's off to make deliveries. After a day of videos on company policy and driving techniques. Here they send new drivers to the easier places and then as your trainer gets more comfortable they move on to harder ones.

I’m up for the challenge, I’m really focused on making this career work… since I spent so long in the medical field and gained nothing from it 😅

I could be mistaking the user name, but I think it's Doctor Who that's going through or recently went through Old Dominion's training program. Haven't seen him in a while, maybe he'll pop up.

P/D is a tough gig, but it helps being familiar with the area. You just have to be extra vigilant and keep your frustration in check.

Any luck? Any updates, m'lady???

~ Anne ~

Hey Shantiwa! Looks like we are going down the same path as far as having a fresh start as a driver for OD. Looks like you got your endorsements so congrats! I already had my CDL A for a year before hand so it may a little bit different process. It consists pretty much of classroom training at one of their terminals wherever it will be held in your region. I'm from NV but they sent me Portland, meanwhile others got sent to Sacramento so it depends. After that week, you'll be sent with a P&D driver doing pickups and deliveries around town so your schedule goes with your trainer. My trainer started either 9 or 10 AM so the day ended around 7 or so. That is usually the bulk of the training, which includes learning the handheld, delivery processes, paperwork and so on. Probably lasts about 4 weeks. After your trainer signs you off, you'll be trained in linehaul. Mostly overnight shifts but you'll be home every day. That lasts about 2 weeks. Then you get sent to a terminal to meet with a safety manager to get certified as an OD driver.

I know it's a lot of info so just holler with any questions. Good luck!