Looking for advice on trucking companies in my area(Twin Cities)......I opted to pay the $4000 for school, rather than be owned by a company with a repayment plan or long contract.
So I am starting a new career at 54 yrs old.....I don't mind being OTR for 2-3 weeks, I would just like to be home a couple of days every few weeks to deal with house stuff, etc. School offers lifetime placement with large number of companies....Swift, Prime, Dart, US Xpress, Schneider, Conway, CRST, etc. But being new to the industry, the only thing I know about most of these companies is their logos on trucks I have passed on the freeway!!
I have been told that it's best to choose a company with a terminal close to me, otherwise home time is greatly affected...... Schneider bulk looked good to me, but no terminal.....couple of drop yards though...and an office in St Paul. I've seen Swift, Prime, & couple of other large company terminals.....but they all seem to be the "bottom feeders" from what I have read.
School by the way is "Interstate Truck Driving School" and seems to have a good reputation, they list over 30 company's that use them for recruiting grads.
Looking to drive for 15 years or more, and would like to start & stay with a company...... but seems like that doesn't happen much. Need to make about $900 gross per week, and not sure if I can expect this or not.
Thanks in advance for your advice!
Minnesota - newbie - advice on employment
Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by Self, Sep 18, 2014.
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