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- 03.23.2012 #1Bobtail Member
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A few questions.
I'm really considering starting my driving career with CF.
- First of all, what can I expect to make my first year?
- What kind of trucks would a new driver get, and what speed transmission?
- What is the hiring process like? (Will they send a greyhound bus for me? Orrrr....?)
- What things do you like about the company, dislike?
- How are the trainers there? I want to learn as much as I can.
- (general question) Do companies provide drivers with GPS, or is that up to you?
- Where does CF usually haul to?
- How many weeks do you work before you get time off?
I have my CDL, fresh out of driving school. I was told I'd have to take a 2 week training course for $1,000. I believe I'll have a 10mo. contract, is that right?
That's all I can think of right now. I might be leaving out for there terminal in GA next month, trying to get as much info as possible, so feel free to comment.....Last edited by Chippy; 03.23.2012 at 02.06 PM.
- 03.23.2012 #2Bobtail Member
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Anyone?
- 03.23.2012 #3Road Train Member
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Have you looked into epes transport in greensboro?
I am one of their trainers. Check them out and pm
Me if you have any questions. Best of luck!
- 03.23.2012 #4Bobtail Member
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- 03.23.2012 #5Road Train Member
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Its after 5, be monday, but I'll make some calls! Training program
May have diff limits? Youngist trainee I have had was 23 . But
Know who to call. Will not hurt to ask! Best of luck!
- 03.29.2012 #6Bobtail Member
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Central is as good as any company to strat driving. Orientation week. 4 weeks +- with trainer. First year do not expect much in terns of $. You can team or solo. same money for each I have found.
I liked everyone I worked with there. That goes a long way.
You are responsable for everything. That should be no surprice.
A good place to train. After 2 years start looking for a paying job.
They inspect and mantain their trucks well. You will probably get a late model with less problems.
Pay, again probably $20k 1st year. $35k second year if you lease a truck. If someones says differant you know something about them.
Give it a whirl.
- 04.04.2012 #7Light Load Member
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I just did the online app. for Epes. I had a bad experience with another company and have been gun-shy to get back in the game, but I really want a driving career. Crossing fingers! Can anyone tell me- if you were terminated from a non-driving position for bogus reasons (& yes, they were bogus reasons.) will they even look at you? Thanks.
- 04.22.2012 #8
What i know is in California all they can say is so and so worked hear from this date to that date and he/she is or is not eligible for rehire anything else is illegal. Good luck
- 04.24.2012 #9Light Load Member
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I wanna lease a 386 pete from central.
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