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Old 09-23-2009, 04:24 PM
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I just got my CDL-A from an independent truck school, not affiliated with any carrier. No driving experience, spotless record, where do I get a job? Either they want 1-yr experience, or will take on a student. I am in between the two of them. Licensed CDL-A and do not need school, just exp on the road. Albany, NY area, thanks!
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I just got my CDL-A from an independent truck school, not affiliated with any carrier. No driving experience, spotless record, where do I get a job? Either they want 1-yr experience, or will take on a student. I am in between the two of them. Licensed CDL-A and do not need school, just exp on the road. Albany, NY area, thanks!
Damn I know folks up there. The job market is real grim in CNY, but you gotta put in the applications anyhow.
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I suppose experience is experience and I hope you attain that of which you seek.
You may try Food delivery companies, Ryder, Penske, meat grinder trucking companies (cr england, swift, prime, werner, etc.).
There are options I believe yet DO NOT submit your information to these websites that claim "We'll send your app to hundreds of companies" because one can not be sure WHICH companies are receiving it or in which Countries when at all.
You're best to apply/talk directly to Companies and DO NOT BELIEVE EVERYTHING these deceitful recruiters tell you as they're simply paid to warm your cods and tell you people what you want to hear.

The market is over saturated with qualified as well as newbie drivers and there are more trucks available than there is freight.

BIG TRUCKS does not equal BIG BUCKS especially since '07 when this recession began. Look at the growing list of Companies that have folded and are yet to do such.

Check into these as some companies require such when applying:
WorkKeys: A Job Skills Assessment System
WIN Courseware- a skill building solution
I did the tests earlier this year and have not as yet been asked to provide them.

I hope the BEst uv WELLness 2-u-n-urs-n ALL endeavors!!
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