Companies That Offer Dock Work While Training
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I know Con-Way does it and so does the Fed-Ex freight division. I used to be an operations manager for the Fed-Ex Smartpost and Fed-Ex Ground divisions and I tried to get in through the freight division to become a driver but it's extremely hard to get into and when positions open for them to train they fill up really quick. With Con-Way you should be to apply on their website and with FedEx you can also apply through their website through careers tab and search for "driver apprentice". Hope this helps.
Thanks for expanding on the two carriers !
I have several comments for you. Will get back on here in a few hours.
-mountain girl
I am looking forward to anything you have to add, MG . I am a big fan of yours.
-AJ D.
Ok. Cool! Thanks. Here's the link to my thread on my company with whom I start on Monday. Just click on this link. ... LTL thread ...for inquiring minds
There are two ways to become a driver with Con-way. One is to start out as a loader on the dock and the other is to get your CDL elsewhere and get hired on as a driver. I explain it in detail on the thread.
-mountain girl
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
Hey I live in Nashville! Believe it or not, FedEx was looking for truck drivers for dedicated routes. I don't know if they're still looking though. =(
Dedicated Route:
A driver or carrier who transports cargo between regular, prescribed routes. Normally it means a driver will be dedicated to working for one particular customer like Walmart or Home Depot and they will only haul freight for that customer. You'll often hear drivers say something like, "I'm on the Walmart dedicated account."
I have several comments for you. Will get back on here in a few hours.
-mountain girl
I am looking forward to anything you have to add, MG . I am a big fan of yours.
-AJ D.
Ok. Cool! Thanks. Here's the link to my thread on my company with whom I start on Monday. Just click on this link. ... LTL thread ...for inquiring minds
There are two ways to become a driver with Con-way. One is to start out as a loader on the dock and the other is to get your CDL elsewhere and get hired on as a driver. I explain it in detail on the thread.
-mountain girl
Thanx , MG ... I'll look into it ... I'm starting to dig Con-Way more and more. I worked for Watkins and Yellow in Atlanta breaking freight, but I was MUCH younger !!! lol ....
Any way, it would be a great way to get back in shape and learn trucking at the same time!!
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
Hey I live in Nashville! Believe it or not, FedEx was looking for truck drivers for dedicated routes. I don't know if they're still looking though. =(
Thanks for the info :) .... we are going to have to get a Nashville Newbie Trucker Club going !! ... maybe meet at a Starbucks and discuss our futures over some high octane Java ;)
Keep in touch...
Dedicated Route:
A driver or carrier who transports cargo between regular, prescribed routes. Normally it means a driver will be dedicated to working for one particular customer like Walmart or Home Depot and they will only haul freight for that customer. You'll often hear drivers say something like, "I'm on the Walmart dedicated account."
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Thanks !! I'll check them out