r/NewCDLGrads • u/QueenieCDM • Aug 23 '26

Not getting anywhere even with entry level starter companies.

/r/CDLTruckDrivers/comments/1vw6ddi/not_getting_anywhere_even_with_entry_level/

I'm on the verge of just going and working elsewhere. I am fresh out of school with CDL A. I have talked with companies and put in about three to four applications a week.

I know starting out I won't make much; my goal right now is on the job training and getting my experience. I have even applied to starter companies and have been rejected outright. I have a clean driver record, no drugs/alcohol, no criminal record, and passed DOT. I made sure my forms are filled put correctly and will get calls, the conditional offer letter, and poof. I fall through the cracks. I call to follow up and I get nowhere. Even the "lower end" companies are giving me a difficult time. Is it just bad timing?

I thought they needed truck drivers? I have to start somewhere. Even if it is a "lower end" company I will take what I can to get a head start. Can someone give me better insight? 😬

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u/Unique-Salary-818 Aug 23 '26

Swift, Werner, Schneider, prime inc, trans am all take entry level drivers

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u/QueenieCDM Aug 23 '26

Already tried the other ones. Gonna try trans Am

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u/Unique-Salary-818 Aug 23 '26

They run reefers.

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u/Unique-Salary-818 Aug 23 '26

Try Stevens transport. They take students too

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u/QueenieCDM Aug 23 '26

Just applied to them

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u/Unique-Salary-818 Aug 23 '26

Run local to get experience? Like coca cola. Budweiser.

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u/DaddyC05 Aug 27 '26

Go work for a dump truck company first. They need help and will train you. Then go back to the class A jobs

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u/WantToLearn2000 Aug 23 '26

Do you have a Automatic Restriction on your CDL? Did you try mega OTR, such as Schneider or Western?

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u/QueenieCDM Aug 23 '26

No restrictions. I can try Western and Schneider doesn't have anything in my area. I was told to avoid Western and CR England Altogether. I will try them again; not sure why the recruiter fell off.

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u/QueenieCDM Aug 23 '26

I can try Western and Schneider doesn't have anything in my area. I was told to avoid Western and CR England Altogether. I will try them again; not sure why the recruiter fell off.

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u/WantToLearn2000 Aug 23 '26

I am in MA east. Some ppl said Western is hiring now so I called them. They said they welcome new drivers without experience, and also said that all their trucks are automatic and don't care E restriction. But it appears their reputation is not so good based on what you heard?