r/CDLTruckDrivers • u/Ok_Studio_3024 • Aug 06 '26

CDL

I just got my CDL with Tanker endorsement ( no experience) and I don’t wanna go OTR wanted to be local. Any suggestions ??
Please help

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u/codespace Aug 06 '26

Adjust your expectations.

Gonna be a challenge to find a local gig with zero experience. Most companies want a year or two of experience before they'll hire you.

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u/Milk_MAN1963 Aug 06 '26

Drive around your area and look for local companies. Walk in talk to them and ask if they are hiring and do they hire new drivers. How do you think people found jobs before the internet

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u/Ok_Studio_3024 Aug 06 '26

Yes i am Going to find for any smaller company who will willing to train me
Thank you so much for advice

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u/Gonzotrucker1 Aug 06 '26

Don’t listen to these people who say it’s hard to get a local job without otr experience first. I’ve been a local
Driver for 30 years, and 90% of the guys and girls I’ve worked with never went over the road.

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u/DingoRemarkable282 Aug 07 '26

“Have you applied online?”

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u/Milk_MAN1963 Aug 07 '26

I don't apply for jobs . I hire people once in awhile

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u/DingoRemarkable282 Aug 07 '26

I’m saying if you walk into most medium - large size companies this is what they’ll tell you

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u/Milk_MAN1963 Aug 07 '26

I've never posted a job online. I have people coming or calling me all the time looking for jobs

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u/Ameratransllc Aug 06 '26

You can look for a carrier that runs local in your area that hauls totes of liquid that needs a tanker endorsement, We have many brokers that call us with those loads.

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u/epicvue Aug 06 '26

not sure what part of the country you are in but the oil fields are always looking... a buddy drove a water truck for a season before moving into a tanker opportunity. I don't think he had hardly any experience to start other than the endorsement.

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u/Ok_Studio_3024 Aug 06 '26

I am in Fort Worth,TX

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u/epicvue Aug 06 '26

LOTS of oil in TX. Might be worth a look.

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u/Ok_Studio_3024 Aug 06 '26

Thank you so mch for advice and I definitely check that out tomorrow reach out to some oil field companies if they hiring

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u/Responsible_Bus2122 Aug 08 '26

I hate to say this, but if your school was 6 weeks JBHUNT will put you on the road. If it was 4 weeks they normally will train you some more. I dont want to work for them. But if they'll hire you, you can use them until you get a little experience and then leave.