Been browsing this forum for a few years now but only recently registered. Thought it would be worth sharing my experiences/advice for any new drivers losing faith in ever finding work.
I sat my Class 2 over 2 years ago when I worked for a recovery company with the view of progressing onto class 1 work in the future. After a fallout with the boss there I left after finding a job doing laundry deliveries and pickups. Back breaking work and I only lasted 5 months before It was taking its toll on my back.
I sat my Class 1 test while I was still working there and after passing went back do doing recoveries. This meant I was working 4 on, 4 off and so left me free to do a couple of days agency work a week. While I was doing this I applied for over 40 Class 1 jobs with no joy but always made a point of following up, popping in to see why I hadn’t been succesful.
After a year of doing the above I heard of one of my ‘first choice’ companies that I had originally given a CV were talking of taking on a driver. After phoning the boss/owner every week for the last 2 months I’ve been given a full time start and start on Monday. This company is a family run business with spotless trucks and a very good reputation, I would’ve been happy working here in 10 years never mind as my first full time start.
Moral of the story dont give up and if theres a glimmer of a job you want do everything you can to get it. I was on first name terms with the owner and he always expected my call by the time he gave in.
Good luck folks!