How to Land Truck Driving Jobs With No Experience

Although a little more challenging, it is possible to snag truck driving jobs with no experience as a new CDL driver.

With the shortage of truck drivers, it’s nearly impossible NOT to be able to get a driving job, if you do the footwork needed and apply at a good number of trucking companies.

Here are some ways to get a driving job if you're a newly licensed commercial driver without experience and to accumulate some driving experience for your resume.

The more companies you apply to, the greater your chances of landing a driving job.

Apply to LOTS of Carriers

Although they may not be your first choice, you may need to seek out some of the larger trucking companies. You know the ones. The mega carriers.

Yep, the Mega Carriers

Seek Out Truck Driving Jobs, Driving Something Other Than a Tractor Trailer

There is another way to go about getting some driving experience, as a newly licensed CDL driver.

An Independent Broker/Owner Operator

You may be fortunate enough to find an independent owner operator who may be able to offer you a driving job.

Taking What You Are Offered

You need to be prepared to take a driving job that isn’t exactly your dream job.

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