Need some honest opinions here..

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by TruckerNick, Nov 19, 2012.

  1. TruckerNick

    TruckerNick Bobtail Member

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    I just recently graduated from a CDL school and I'm torn between which company to go with. I'm looking for a good solo driver company. I have prehires from Schneider, US Xpress, and Knight Refrigerated. I was strongly considering US Xpress, but from what all I've read, I'm not so sure anymore. Can anyone give me an idea of their student driver programs/pay for each?
     
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  3. mumbles6978

    mumbles6978 Light Load Member

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    Prime is a great company for new drivers!!!
     
  4. Klatu

    Klatu Road Train Member

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    Research there idle restrictions. Schneider is putting sensors on their trucks so you can't idle. USA has APU's. I don't know about Prime. Find a company with APU's. You don't want to be uncomfortable.
     
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  5. brsims

    brsims Road Train Member

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    Is none of the above an option?
     
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  6. TruckerNick

    TruckerNick Bobtail Member

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    I wish, I tried Roehl and Maverick. They wouldn't take me because of my mvr and work history
     
  7. TruckerNick

    TruckerNick Bobtail Member

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    Haven't heard much of anything about Prime
     
  8. Taildragon

    Taildragon Heavy Load Member

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    See what Millis has available.
     
  9. jdimes

    jdimes Medium Load Member

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    Millis will want you to go thru their school, they don't take students from other schools, if the OP doesn't mind flatbedding check out BTC
     
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  10. Dinomite

    Dinomite Road Train Member

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    Each one should bend you over equally. With a bad mvr and work history you can't be too picky so. Give any of them a shot. They all will be there when you get sick and tired of whoever you choose. Also try to stay there a year if you already have a questionable work history. But that's easier said then done.

    I wouldn't pick US Express because they give most of the miles to teams and they use the train. I wouldn't pick Knight because I think they are on sliding pay scale but the plus is they are Reefer and can keep you moving with dry and reefer freight. Not sure about Schneider but think they are a regional type carrier. Might be good if they keep you in a region where you live but probably won't.

    This industry has went to the dumps the past few years so the margin between. Bad company and Great company is only separated by a few centimeters. Most of the starter companies are in the bad category or a few mm past the bad. So put in your time and maybe in a few years you can find a Great company. You never know you might stay with the starter company for the rest of your career. Schneider has lots of different accounts that can keep you around the house depending on where you live.
     
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  11. Chinatown

    Chinatown Road Train Member

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    Of those 3 choices, I would go with Knight Refrigerated.
    Easier to stay moving with a reefer trailer.
     
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