You want companies based in Alabama? I believe ABF is still based in that state. They'd hire you on as a dock worker first, though. If you don't mind doing flatbeds, I believe McElroy hires recent graduates. The company doesn't have to be based in Alabama or even have a terminal in Alabama to hire you, by the way.
No, it does not. Anything on your MVR prior to you getting a CDL will still be on your MVR after you get a CDL.
Generally speaking, any employer who hires for a driving job is going to require the employee be at least 18 years old. For trucks requiring a CDL, you can obtain a CDL at 18, but most companies want CDL drivers who are at least 21.
You can get your CDL training in Decatur Alabama at the ESD Truck Driving School located on Shoal Creek Road. In addition to offering training courses, ESD Truck Driving School also provides employment assistance.
18, just like it is in the whole of the United States.
You can get the CDL. Don't know how well you'll fare hiring employment, though. Especially if your most recent CDL was within the past seven years.
I would recommend searching for paid cdl training on-line. Another option would be to ask someone that you know in that field if they have any recommendations for a good program.
A past DUI conviction won't prevent you from being able to get your CDL, but, depending on how recent it was, it could prevent you from finding employment as a CDL driver. If your DUI conviction was within the past five years, you're better off finding a different line of work to get into.
If the vehicle's Gross Vehicle Weight Rating is in excess of 26,000 lbs., yes.
Well, depends on what you're looking to do. If you want to stay local, try waste companies, road builders... large companies, preferably, as the smaller ones will require some sort of previous CDL driving experience. You can also try expediters, if you want to run over-the-road.
Lots of people. Giving a hiring area would make it a lot easier to answer this question, as well as some insight as to what you're looking for (e.g., OTR expedited, dump truck, cement mixer, etc.).
In order to get a CDL driving job you will have to have a CDL license. You can search for CDL jobs at http://www.cdljobs.com/ and http://www.cdljobshelp.com/
You can get good cdl training at any cdl school. A website called greatcdltraining . com is where you can find more information about the cdl training .