Im debating on buying a tractor trailer and working with a company as an owner op. Or just get another CDL A driving job. I weighed out the pros and cons. Working for myself ill make about 10k to 20k more than working for a co... ill have No medical insurance. But i can work whenever i want. With a company i would have medical ins. Make decent wage and work everyday and have a Boss. any suggestions????
I had an application in at a local job. They seem to be very interested in me before I applied and asked me to apply. Now they are acting like they never mentioned that I should put an application in for a job. It was with a Transit company and you have to have a CDL as a matter fact they mentioned I need to get a CDL learner's permit. Now they're acting like they never said that. Overall it is so discouraging when people try to encourage you to file for a job and then they put you on a Shelf I act like they don't know what you're talking about. I still plan to get my CDL. I will have to go through a class which will be fine because I will also get my air brake endorsement
There are so many cdl jobs in west Texas.Fdf was ok.If you want to get some experience they will hire ou with only 3 months driving exp.But you will be giving a road test and pre trip inspection and a backing test before your hired.If i was single i probably would not have quit.
Way to go,you’re in great hands....
Update: employer is no longer accepting applications. thank you!
I got excited about something called ticket to work for disabled people and seniors. I applied for it and later went to a potluck lunch with someone and the higher-ups asked me to fill out an application so I could be part of their team. It involves driving and in the past I hadn't paid much attention to a driving score. Doing the last four or five years I lost my dad and my husband and during those times I received tickets during each occasion. I was discussing the funeral both times with someone in my car and was ticketed for speeding. It would my score down too low for the job. I wanted the job so bad that I took an online driving course and raise my score greatly. I bestowed to get a CDL learner's permit and the ticket to work program said they can offer classes so I can get my CDL. I was placed on a waiting list a few months ago just to get a letter that states they really cannot help me because of the funds and that program. What is the use a building people up to finally get back into the workforce and get a life just to sit you on a shelf until they can come up with a letter of disappointment. I truly was hoping to get something before these kids get out of school and take up all the jobs during the summer. I was so excited now to be so disappointed.. I can't even get the cdl learner's because you can only hold it three months and you have to go for your regular license. I am wanting to drive a bus but I must take a bus to get the correct endorsement. They offer classes but you have to pay for those and you need a job to pay for those. Had I gotten the job with the other company that seem to want my assistance they would have had the vehicles to help me get that CDL and I would have committed myself to working for them. To get excited and get slammed down it's like walking into a brick wall I guess..