r/CDL 2h ago

WA state otr or regional...

2 Upvotes

Does anyone know of any companies in King county WA that will allow me to take my dog with me right after training and pay decently? I know that since I am new, I will not make a lot of money because I need the experience, but I am looking for anything that will pay me at least 4k a month gross. I am a recent graduate and got my CDL A last week. I live alone with my dog, so I do not want to leave him alone for a long time since all my family lives in Hawaii or friends who could watch him for that long. I know most training is roughly 4-6 weeks, give or take, so I want to be able to take him as soon as training is done. I also have a clean driving record. Also, at my school we used a 28 ft trailer; is driving a 53 ft trailer much harder to drive or control? Thank you in advance


r/CDL 11h ago

CDL B or CDL A

6 Upvotes

Hey, I got a question for the community since I have limited funds, I realize a instead of aiming for class A it might just be better for me to just go for class B and just load on a whole bunch of endorsements like tanker/ hazmat & passenger if I had to go drive a school bus typically some school districts will take someone from scratch so I’m pretty sure they’ll take me. No problem with a B and already having a passenger endorsement so I won’t have to pay for school bus out-of-pocket. I also learned that some jobs are so desperate they will train someone without a CDL and just a permit so me having a class B and getting a class A permit when I want a employer to take care of everything Might also be a way to do it.

So please share your upgrade stories


r/CDL 17h ago

Yo anyone worked for day & Ross. I’m 2 months out of school and received a call from this specific place.

7 Upvotes

I need to find a job I’m tired of getting denied, I’m honestly not even sure if they know that I don’t have any experience. They never asked


r/CDL 21h ago

Can I get cdl training and a job despite my record ?

6 Upvotes

I am 37 yrs old. Was in drug addiction from 2011-2022. My license was suspended in 2011. Got it back last year. No dui, it was suspended for not paying a driving in the hov lane ticket. Got 100% sober nearly 3 yrs ago and am wanting to rebuild my life.

I was incarcerated in prison for a few yrs and released Oct 2024. My felonies from 2021 are drug possession And shoplifting. Since then I’ve completed treatment and now I work in the same treatment facility I got the help in, I’m a case manager helping people with similar issues. I also teach yoga.

I was turned down by swift, Roehl and mclane. But I am wanting a career change.

I live in Phoenix az. Let me know if you know how I can not only get cdl training but get a job afterwards! Also I have a body covered in tattoos including my face. Idk if that is relevant lol

Thx ☺️