Helping CDL Schools Place More Graduates
America First Logistics partners with independent CDL schools to provide personal, hands-on placement assistance for their graduates. We work directly with each student to help them understand their options and connect with suitable regional and OTR opportunities from our carrier partners.
A Placement Partner for Your Graduates
Graduation is only the beginning. New CDL holders often need help understanding carrier requirements, comparing opportunities, completing applications, and knowing what to expect during the hiring process.
America First Logistics provides an additional layer of support for your placement team. We work individually with graduates, answer their questions, and help identify opportunities that fit their experience, location, driving record, and goals.
We are not tied to a single carrier. Our recruiting team works with approximately 20–30 carriers offering regional and OTR opportunities, including options for qualified new drivers.
More Support Without Adding More Work for Your Staff
Individual Student Guidance
Each graduate receives personal attention from a recruiter who can explain opportunities, requirements, pay structures, home-time expectations, and the application process.
More Than One Carrier Option
Instead of directing every student toward the same company, we review available opportunities and help identify realistic options based on the student's qualifications and location.
Application and Follow-Up Support
We help graduates move through applications, document requests, recruiter calls, and next steps so they are less likely to become confused or disappear during the process.
Communication With Your School
With the student's permission, we can keep your designated school contact informed about referrals, progress, placements, and common hiring obstacles affecting graduates.
How the Partnership Works
- 01
Your School Introduces the Program
Your school shares our placement resource with graduates who want additional help finding a driving position.
- 02
The Graduate Connects With Us
The student completes a short form, calls us, or is introduced to a designated America First Logistics recruiter.
- 03
We Review the Graduate's Qualifications
We discuss location, age, CDL status, endorsements, driving history, job preferences, home-time needs, and any carrier-specific requirements.
- 04
We Present Appropriate Opportunities
We explain suitable regional and OTR options and help the graduate understand the differences before choosing where to apply.
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We Assist Through the Hiring Process
We remain available during the application, screening, orientation, and hiring process and follow up when additional help is needed.
America First Logistics cannot guarantee employment or carrier approval. Final hiring decisions are made by the individual carriers based on their requirements and the applicant's qualifications.
What Your Graduates Receive
Our goal is not simply to send students a list of companies. We help them understand their choices and take the next step with realistic expectations.
- One-on-one assistance from a real recruiter
- Help understanding regional and OTR opportunities
- Carrier recommendations based on qualifications and location
- Clear explanations of pay, home time, training, and job expectations
- Assistance completing applications and gathering required information
- Preparation for carrier recruiter calls
- Follow-up throughout the hiring process
- Honest feedback when a particular opportunity is not a good fit
- Continued access to the recruiting team when questions arise
Why Schools Choose America First Logistics
Independent Recruiting Support
We work with multiple carriers rather than representing only one trucking company.
Personal Attention
Our recruiters speak directly with graduates and work through individual circumstances instead of relying only on automated messages.
Industry Experience
Our team understands that new drivers often need straightforward explanations, realistic guidance, and consistent follow-up.
Flexible Partnership Options
We can work with schools through direct graduate referrals, a dedicated school landing page, informational materials, recruiter videos, virtual presentations, and other placement support.
No Cost to the Graduate
Applicants are never charged a fee for our recruiting or placement assistance.
Support Built Around Your School
Every CDL school operates differently. America First Logistics can develop a simple referral process that works with your existing placement efforts rather than disrupting them.
Depending on the needs of your school, partnership support may include:
- A dedicated referral link or landing page for your graduates
- Printable or digital student information
- QR codes for classrooms, offices, and graduation materials
- Short videos introducing our recruiting team
- Virtual question-and-answer sessions for students
- Direct recruiter contact for graduates needing assistance
- Placement activity updates for an authorized school representative
- Educational resources explaining common first-job decisions
Partnership and Placement Incentives
Qualified school partners may be eligible for a placement incentive when a referred graduate is successfully hired and the applicable carrier requirements are satisfied.
Partnership terms, eligibility, payment timing, referral tracking, and any applicable restrictions are reviewed directly with the school before the program begins.
Participation may be subject to applicable laws, school policies, carrier agreements, and a written partnership agreement.
Frequently Asked Questions
Let's Discuss How We Can Support Your Graduates
Tell us a little about your school and your placement needs. A member of the America First Logistics team will contact you to discuss the program and answer your questions.
Give Your Graduates Another Resource for Finding the Right Start
America First Logistics can provide personal placement support while allowing your school to remain focused on training safe, prepared CDL drivers.