Looking to work for a decent company driving hot shot

Discussion in 'Expediter and Hot Shot Trucking Forum' started by LargeCar3406, Jun 6, 2013.

  1. LargeCar3406

    LargeCar3406 Light Load Member

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    Hey all im looking for a list of decent companies too call who would take me on as a hot shot driver or anyone with a truck and trailer lookin for a driver. Im hungry for work and I don't have the money too get my own truck and trailer otherwise i would have already, Soo im lookin for the next best thing. Any input would be greatly appreciated.

    Eric
     
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  3. yessir

    yessir Medium Load Member

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    Dm bowman, cowan, poly trucking, watsontown trucking, averitt express, epes, lessors inc, watkins shepard, crete, old dominion freight line, heartland express, estes, abf, yrc, conway, nemf, rl carriers.} lol,,,,,werner,,,,crengland,,,,hope this help
     
  4. LargeCar3406

    LargeCar3406 Light Load Member

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    Im basicly looking for somthin in driving a 4500 dodge ram or f450 or some pick up truck hauling w/e on the trailer lol since i dont have exsperince in tractor trailer and i dont have that 150hr school everyone seems too need now a days.

    Eric
     
  5. LargeCar3406

    LargeCar3406 Light Load Member

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    I called all of them and soo far no good. The one i got the most head way with was Averitt express and in order too do there student training program u need at least 1 month of tractor trailer exp......How the hell are u suppose too do that!?!...I dont have zip on a tractor trailer:biggrin_2556: ugh...
     
  6. mcgoo422000

    mcgoo422000 Medium Load Member

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    Do you have a class A cdl? How much OTR experience?
     
  7. LargeCar3406

    LargeCar3406 Light Load Member

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    I do have a Class A CDL and like i said i have zip for tractor trailer experience let alone OTR. The closes thing i have for tractor trailer experience would be when i went for my class A in the truck i trained in and the recent dodge ram 3500 dually with a 51ft wedge 3 car trailer i drove for a day and a half....The owner ended up sellin the truck and trailer and its a lil bit of story...otherwise id be drivin it right now.

    Eric
     
  8. RickG

    RickG Road Train Member

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    Maybe try expedite straight truck . Drivers must be:
    • At least 21 years of age for cargo vans and straight trucks (no experience necessary)
    • At least 22 years of age for tractor-trailers with a minimum of 6 months recent, verifiable tractor-trailer driving experience
    Drivers must have:


    • Valid CDL
    • A verifiable clean driving record and good work history
    • No more than a combination of three moving violations/accidents/incidents in the last three years
    • A cell phone
    • A positive attitude
    Drivers must be able to:

    • Speak and read English well enough to do his or her job and respond to official questions
    • Block, brace and tie down cargo
    • Determine whether the vehicle is safely loaded
    Drivers must pass:


    • DOT drug screen and physical exam, given at Panther Expedited Services orientation
    http://www.pantherexpedite.com/join.pantherexpedite.com/fleet01.htm
     
  9. mcgoo422000

    mcgoo422000 Medium Load Member

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    You've got a hard road to go. I was there near seven years ago. You're to far from Al.. I've been exploring putting out my other truck and trailer on some type of rental/lease purchase or something but it would require a good deposit. The biggest thing holding you back is experience and age. at 24 most people aren't the most stable or reliable, I hope you don't take that wrong it's just the way it is. I would suggest you get coser to bigger cities you will find something easier there than where you have listed on your profile.

    Rick have you ever read the Panther excellence program they try and get drivers to sign up for? They have about 99 ways from sunday to deduct money from your pay. I'm signed with them but wouldn't signe that part of the agreement.
    They do have some ok rates mostly.
     
  10. LargeCar3406

    LargeCar3406 Light Load Member

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    Rick i did speak too them but from what i saw on the form the fact that its seems half the drivers out there are waiting on loads 1-4 days a week not even movin...which in my eyes really sucks and that class b straight truck experince i can't use there at all too move up too a tractor trailer threw the company what they said or any other tractor trailer company in that matter...And its teams which im not too keen on either.

    Eric
     
  11. G/MAN

    G/MAN Road Train Member

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    There are carriers who will train you to drive an 18 wheeler. You may check with Millis, Roehl, Swift, CRST, Covenant or Stevens. I believe that all of them have training programs. If you want to stick with hot shots, check with Hot Shot Express or Jones Motor Freight. Hot Shot is a division of Jones. There could be an owner operator who might be able to use a driver. Bennett Transportation also has a hot shot division.
     
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