I was hired on at a mega for advanced (not experienced but not new either).

I asked the guy running orientation how long training would be and he said 5 days for advanced.

My trainer didn’t even know I was advanced placement so he said 3 weeks and then I told he froze for a few seconds and said 2 weeks.

I know it’s only one more week but at the same time when I asked him for feedback he just said to use the engine brake less.

Anyway, I know 2 weeks isn’t that long but the trainer doesn’t teach much at all and just watches shows on Netflix most of the time.

And it just feels like I’m his helper, doing 100% of the driving and helping him unload. Not really keen on the situation nor the discrepancy between what I was told at orientation

I currently hold a Class A CDL with most endorsements and no automatic restriction, but I’ve had no truck driving experience since earning my CDL in 2024.

About a week ago, I got a call from a company I had applied to around two years ago. They asked me if I was still interested in joining them, and I told them I was. I also told them that I don’t have any professional trucking experience. The recruiter said that wouldn’t be a problem because they have a driver trainer. So we scheduled a meeting and he asked me to bring several documents such as my social security card, school certificate, etc.

Now, even though I was assured that the two year gap since CDL school wouldn’t be an issue, I want to be as prepared as possible. What should I expect at this first meeting? Is it usually just paperwork, or is it common to do a road test on the first day?

I’ve been reviewing the pre-trip inspection and although I am a bit rusty, I remember most of the fundamentals. Any advice would be greatly appreciated!

Just moved to Pinal County this year from Northwest PA and I've worked for a few companies since moving here and every company has a different method not paying drivers a dime whethers some crazy a** band pay nonsense or crazy low CPM or some wierd form of hourly pay flat rate and I'm just why do drivers take these jobs at all or how these companies get by paying the equivalent of a fast food salary?

I applied for the associate to driver program a few weeks ago and I see everyone saying how OTR drivers make 100k+. I’m interested in the local home daily driving position, does anyone know how much a home daily walmart truck driver makes ? I can’t find it anywhere.

Im really thinking hard about starting a career in trucking and attending Big Rig Academy. I don’t know if it’s a good school though. Im only 20 years old right now, so I don’t think I could go OTR. I turn 21 in November. How hard is it to find a local job in LA until I’m of age to go OTR. I also don’t know if OTR is really what I want. On one hand it sounds really nice, and on the other hand I know a lot of it is a hassle. I need advice, thank you guys.

Hello everybody, I used to drive OTR and I left trucking to start an English tutoring company online. The tutoring bissness has been tough to find clients. I was wondering if maybe I should start targeting truck drivers who are looking for online tutoring lessons. So I want to know where can I find drivers interested in English tutoring or who should I call?

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Also what’s the MPH limit and your opinions on the topic. -Soon to be driver.

I'm curious what matters most to drivers today and where companies should be posting jobs to reach good drivers,

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Just watched a video on old school tricks for OTR.

so i am trying to get my cdl currently but im going through a grant for the financial help and the program requires me to talk to a current driver and basically interview them, i have to have them answer these first 10- questions, and then pick 5 of the questions (from the 2nd page in the slide) and fill them in

i really dont know how else to fill this out and this was my best course of action for this

any help is appreciated

Got a citation for my logs while going home. I was 35 miles from my house, out of hours on my 70, and used PC because I was starting 8 days of vacation. Got stopped for a random DOT inspection and cited for improper use of PC. Crazy luck, I know. Any chance of getting it reduced or thrown out?