Some examples include:
Swift Transportation
Werner Enterprises
Central/Central Refrigeration
Knight's Transportation
Covenant Transport
Stevens Transport
Schneider National
Yes, they are.
There are companies that hire drivers to move autos around. When people move and don't want to drive their own vehicles to the new place, they will often hire a shipping company like UShip to transport the vehicle.
For a CDL license it is not necessarily the points anymore. They have changed the law and now your CDL license will be suspended if you receive two serious CDL violations within a three year period. In addition, most companies will not hire you if you have one serious CDL violation or two other speeding ticket violations on your record. It is not the trucking company but their insurance carrier. If you have too many tickets, the insurance company will tell the trucking company that you cannot drive. A CDL driver needs to contest any traffic ticket. If you recevie one in your personal vehicle, it now counts the same as if you were in your truck.
Generally, trucking companies expect you to come to the table with your CDL in place. On the other hand, growing companies who are desperate for drivers . Check out PAM Transport's program: www.greatcdltraining.com/truck-driving-jobs/pam-transport This site has a lot of posts that you will find helpful: http://www.thetruckersreport.com/truckingindustryforum/questions-from-new-drivers/155081-what-company-will-pay-my-cdl.html Pay particular attention to the post by BigJohn54.
Yes, in fact, many trucking companies pay for their new employees CDL training programs.
Yes, you can get your CDL after a DWI. A lot of bigger trucking companies will not hire you for 3 yrs or more because there insurance carrier wont insure DWI drivers because of the risk. I recently got a DWI in my personal vehicle, I have my CDL. My license is suspended for 6 months-I get conditional license (class d,a normal license), my cdl license is revoked for 1 yr which I will then be able to apply to the DMV to get my CDL back. Good Luck. Go to CRST Van Expedited if you want a company to pay for you to get your CDL. You stay with them for 8 months and you dont have to pay for your cdl schooling. Your DWI must have happened at least 3 yrs ago to work at that company. If its a recent DWI try applying at smaller local companies in you area-they might be more likely to hire you. I'm out of New York..all state laws vary-so you might luck out better in your state. Dont get a DWI with a CDL, dwi convictoins with a cdl are a lot more strict (even in your own car-i lost my job over my dwi) and BAC (blood alcohol level .08) is much lower(.04 in truck). Good luck to you.
You can't hold a CDL in Kansas with a DUI.
It's just like with backing a trailer - GET OUT AND LOOK. Truck stops have free publications where companies advertise for drivers, there's plenty of websites out there - Monster, Career Builder, Craigs List, Class A Drivers, The Trucker's Report, etc. Classified ads in your local newspapers. The school you attended to get your CDL should offer job placement assistance.
You'll have a lot of trouble finding a good trucking job right now.A lot of experienced drivers are available and not many jobs can be found.The best option may be to look for work at a local hauling service or municipal garbage company.These places won't pay as well,but the jobs are more widely available.
No. You only need a drivers licence to operate equipment if it's plated for use on public roadways.
Insurance can definitely be high for new drivers. Find out if there are any affordable insurance companies in your area that are willing to work with new drivers.
Nation Wide and Farmer's Insurance are both great insurance companies for new drivers in Georgia. Either on of these companies would be great for a new driver.