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Question about getting into trucking.

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Truukk, Sep 17, 2012.

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  1. Sep 17, 2012 #1
    Truukk

    Truukk Bobtail Member

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    Hello all, My name is James. Ive been wanting to get into trucking for awhile now. Im 26 and live in huntsville alabama. I drive a truck now but not a big truck. I love traveling and driving. Our parts truck that works for excel asks me every day have I looked into a cdl. Im not quite sure where to start. Ive been driving a stick since I was 16. Im sure its quite different in a 18 wheeler. But willing to learn. My question is what would be the best company ( if there is any out there ) to do paid cdl traning with working for them for X amount of years. I was looking at aviertt express. Id like to do regional. Or something that gets me home every now and then on the weekend. Ive sat in my grandpas truck he works for US Xpress and I thought that was the coolest thing ever. He has a automatic volvo. Sitting up that high seems like a daunting task but Im sure Id get used to it over time. But enough of me ranting. Any info on Which company would be the best that people think would do paid cdl traning and work for would be helpful.
     
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  3. Sep 17, 2012 #2
    Wayneh74

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    I would go wit a company like Swift or maybe Prime for a start. You will need to sign a contract to work for them a year then you can move on. Don't look for a get home every weekend job just starting out those are few and far between and usually reserved for exp drivers.
     
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  4. Sep 17, 2012 #3
    Emolson

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    If you have no CDL then you should look at a training company that would get you through a school to get your CDL. There are many companies that do that but it depends on where you live. Also driving a stick will help only when easing of the clutch and when changing gears, on a truck its different but driving a stick makes it easier. If your looking to get you CDL then good companies I know that will help is Prime, Roehl, Central Refrigerated. Theres more like Swift, Stevens Transport, CR England, CRST. Stevens require you to be in the state of Texas now or come in with a CDL in hand. But the 2 worst I would say is CR England and CRST. You can find a good company but its your choice to know which one will be the best for you. Good Luck
     
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  5. Sep 17, 2012 #4
    Truukk

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    Thanks alot. I seen alot of swift trucks out here in town. Im not worried about every weekend. Just every now and then to spend time with my nephew. Say for a regional job..Based on experience starting off new..When would you say days off or at home would there be. Or is that based on the company I chose.
     
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  7. Sep 17, 2012 #5
    Truukk

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    Ill look into swift or crengland . We have a few trucking schools near huntsville. Two I know of is 2 hours away from me.
     
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  8. Sep 17, 2012 #6
    Wayneh74

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    most companys are 10 to 14 days out or 1 day for every week out
     
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  9. Sep 17, 2012 #7
    Truukk

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    That would work fine with me. I wish I started earlier with getting a cdl, Our parts truck driver drives his truck all over alabama monday - Friday and gets saturday and sunday off. But of course hes had years of exp
     
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  10. Sep 17, 2012 #8
    THE ROAD VIRUS

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    well truukk, if you decide on England, you will be shown the worst side of trucking. you know what "ENGLAND" stand for, right?
     
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  11. Sep 17, 2012 #9
    Truukk

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    No sir I do not, lol is it really that bad?
     
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  12. Sep 17, 2012 #10
    catpwred

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    talk with ur current employer and see if its possible to learn where ur at. get ur permit and u can drive with 1 of ur company drivers. no yr long commitment no repayin loan for lousey training. just another thing to think about
     
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