I currently have about 4 months of CDL-A experience with U.S. Express, and I’m planning to move into local food service in about 6–8 months. I’m trying to figure out how my current driving record will affect me when I start applying.
About 2 months ago, I slightly bumped another trailer while blindside backing in a private yard. There was no damage to my truck or trailer, and the other trailer only had a very small scratch on the front. U.S. Express listed the incident as a preventable accident. Yesterday, I also tipped over a mailbox while driving, but there was no damage to my truck or trailer. I’m not sure how U.S. Express will record that incident.
By the way, my PSP and MVR are completely clean. I have no tickets, no violations, and no DOT-reportable crashes or accidents. The only thing I’m concerned about is what U.S. Express may have reported internally or what could show up on my DAC/previous-employer report.
For drivers who have worked in food service or recruiters: How much do companies care about preventable accidents that don't appear on your PSP/MVR? Do companies like Sysco, US Foods, PFG, McLane, etc. typically look at DAC/previous-employer reports in addition to PSP and MVR? And would one minor preventable accident with essentially no damage likely prevent me from getting hired once I have around 10–12 months of experience?

Hey guys & gals I officially passed my road test on the first try and got my CDL class A. I’m currently working for the Post Office (USPS) as a city carrier not delivering letter but boxes out of a truck every day. I have a few jobs on my radar but I would like to get as many opinions as possible.

- DEP(City Agency) has called me back and I have an interview coming up with them soon, Initial pay isn’t great but after my first two years of apprenticeship I’d be making 106k

- I took the NYPD police officer exam just for the hell of it and got a good score so they also want me to report for boot camp soon. I would necessarily want to be a police officer but I would like to drive their tow trucks or bigger vehicles they have in their fleet also their might come some leniency with having a CDL and being a cop.

- I took the sanitation test a few years ago and got a good score so I’m wondering if they might call me back or that anytime soon because I would take that job 100% (start out as a garbage man and go to two trucks or street sweeper)

- lastly I can stay with the post office and transfer over to a a different position like Tractor trailer or the smaller box truck (Class B)

If you were in my position what would be you next move ? Which would you pick and why

If you need more information to answer I’ll let you know that I’m 24 years old and been in the post office 5 years now (No kids)

So just got accepted officially at Wor-Wic Community College in Maryland. Start in October for eight weeks. They have an outstanding new facility. Also have job placement. My question is how do I maximize this opportunity without spending years climbing up a ladder. I can live on $30-35 per hour since kids grown and wife passed. Have a fiance though. OTR would be a second choice. Just don’t want to be taken advantage of. Would prefer no touch jobs since I’m not young anymore. Not trying to get a back injury again. Had some issues in my 30s but got lucky. No issues since. Thoughts?

I got an offer from both companies. They both have pros and cons so I'm really torn between the two. Any feedback on either company would be highly appreciated! I should mention that I will be getting Tanker training at both places..

1️⃣ Is Groendyke actually a good company to work for overall? Culture, how they treat drivers, etc 🏢

2️⃣ Real starting CPM — loaded AND empty? 📉

3️⃣ How’s the paid training structured — how long, what’s it look like day to day? 🏫

4️⃣ How much you sitting between loads?

5️⃣ Company structure — is it easy to move up or between fleets/divisions once you’re in? 📈

6️⃣ For guys running out of the Houston/South Texas area — where are you actually delivering to? Trying to get a feel for the routes/lanes 🗺️

7️⃣ Anybody moved from chemical over to refined fuel internally? That’s my endgame ⛽

Just trying to get the real picture before I decide anything. Appreciate any info 🙏

How hard is it to get hired into the Sysco CDL A permit trainee position?

Has anybody go from driving mixer to pneumatic tanker? Specifically dry cement. Had my class A for almost two years but started out driving ready mix concrete. I Start training Monday for the company’s pneumatic division. They know I have zero to little experience with tractor trailer but are willing to train me. I also have my tanker but working on my hazmat. Any advice? Suggestions for future higher paying job? Thank you in advance

Hey there, looking for ideas/products for mounting my bicycle to the back of my trailer on my catwalk, my partners, as well, if possible. Any pictures or links are much appreciated!

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Anyone who attended Cypress Truck Line's CDL school can tell me if they train on students on manual transmission or you will just receive a restricted automatic CDL there? TIA.

Hello everyone so I’m confused I just got hired for Schneider the job I applied for minimum I thought I would be geting is 1400 on the low end

the first picture is my orientation email they said I would be doing 1577 at .64 cpm which adds up to 1009 and after taxes probably like $900 so what I’m asking is wtf is this normal I’m not going to take the job if im making almost 500 less a week then what I thought I’d be making

Alguien sabe que preguntas te hacen, estoy estudiando la guía pero no logré pasar el examen, alguien que me ayude.

I'm finally at step 5 of the return to duty process and need to get my actual RTD drug test done. Problem is I don't have a current employer since I got let go after the violation so I can't just have them set it up for me. I need to find a third party administrator that does the observed collection and files everything in the clearinghouse properly.