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Originally Posted by RECON5912
I am not exactly a new driver, I have had my CDL since 1996. I have been working locally driving different types of equiptment for the past 10 years. Before that regional, and before that OTR. I am out of work now and actively searching for work. I used the one time application here on Class A Driver. All the companies that responded ALL told me I didnt have the required recent otr experience I have been told by some to get a refresher course and they would talk more. I can not afford this now that is why I am looking to sign on to a company that offers such courses. Any Ideas?
Most companies require at least 6 months OTR within the past year. Anything less or beyond that is nothing to them. Of course I would never do such a thing (psh yeah right) but is there no way you could just stretch the truth a tiny bit in order to get them to give you a chance? If not, I second what MiFamilyGuy said. Companies like US Xpress, Werner, or Swift would probably take you on. Just be ready to take a 3 day bus ride to some backwater town for a 3 day orientation followed by a 3 month training period. If that wouldn't work for you I would try to call around to local school bus driving companies. Most of these big time hot shot truckers would gasp at such an idea but I worked as a bus driver for over a year and it was one of the best jobs I ever had. Pay wasn't bad, got to go home every night, etc. You could apply with the district or private companies that have contracts with the district and whoever else they can get work from. The district would probably pay better and be more dependable but the private company would be easier to get a job with.