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Opinions and why? Prime, Schneider or Conway?

Discussion in 'Motor Carrier Questions - The Inside Scoop' started by jpminc, Oct 11, 2010.

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  1. Oct 11, 2010 #1
    jpminc

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    I just wanted to get opinions on which you would go with and why? I am getting ready to finish my cdl school and these are the companies that I am highly favoring and wanted to get opinions on who you guys would recommend. Thank you in advance.
     
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  3. Oct 12, 2010 #2
    jpminc

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    any opinions guys?
     
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  4. Oct 12, 2010 #3
    Repo

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    I would go with Con-Way Truckload, that way you might be able to transfer to the freight division and make some real money.
     
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  5. Oct 12, 2010 #4
    thelastamericanhippy

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    do they all hire in your area ??
     
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  7. Oct 12, 2010 #5
    jpminc

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    Yes, they do hire in my area. What kind of mileage would I be looking at with Conway and what would you consider the pro and cons with Conway, Prime & Schneider?
     
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  8. Oct 12, 2010 #6
    Mortar Man

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    Pro - Cons

    Cons :

    They all are somewhat considered starter companies CON - WAY being the least of that equasion

    High turn over ratios - thus they hire students ( that's not a knock on you )

    Pros .....

    Conway has ability to move up to LTL division

    Schneider has a huge freight base

    Prime offers refrigerated

    Other than that u must look at

    1. Home time
    2. Wage
    3. Avg length of haul
    4. Hazmat or no hazmat
    5. Equipment
    6. Benefits package

    What ever you do . DO NOT get thrown into a LP program they will try to offer it but go company only till you have no less than 1 -2 yrs on your own out here
     
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  9. Oct 12, 2010 #7
    Allow Me.

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    ConWay.........Dry freight, nice equipment, run legal, pay checks are good.
     
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  10. Oct 12, 2010 #8
    wulfman75

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    Doesn't Con Way pull doubles? Make sure you have that endorsement.
     
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  11. Oct 12, 2010 #9
    milskired

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    Thats the freight division wulfman not the truckload.
     
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  12. Oct 12, 2010 #10
    jpminc

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    Thank you guys. Who do you think I will get more mileage with? Can you guys give me any more info on these companies?
     
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