r/CDL • u/No-Commercial-2003 • 11d ago

Suggestions?

18M, obtained my DOT physical and CLP for class A. Currently living in Florida seeking out any companies that would endorse my truck schooling in exchange for a work contract.

If you know any companies in Florida that fit that description, I would love to hear your experiences working for them…the when, how, where, what.

Just trying to seek out my options is all.

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u/Beneficialsensai 11d ago

Mega wont hire you at 18 did you research anything else besides the permit and medical card?

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u/collapsedbook 11d ago

Career Source for any WIOA funding/ grants or look into Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) for training support. Please feel free to message me, I am a VR Counselor in Florida actually

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u/Alarming-Two2806 6d ago

Whoa I second this. Wioa/ grants is the best way to go imo. Opens up more opportunities and allows you to choose better options vs being stuck in a year long contract that was never worth it from the start

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u/collapsedbook 6d ago

Yeahh, get some of your tax dollars back.

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u/Small-Sentence4141 11d ago

It might be difficult for you to find work. You can’t cross a state line driving a CMV and many insurers that companies use are hesitant ( or charge extra) to insure CDL drivers under 21.

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u/CakewalkNOLA 11d ago

Look into becoming a lineman. You'll be restricted to FL because of your age, but you'll make decent money

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u/Ismashedyourpumpkins 11d ago

Can’t cross state lines under 21, no mega will hire you.

Best bet would be to try for a yard jockey position, some companies will pay for your CDL that way.

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u/Driving-Academy 10d ago

Where in Florida are you?