Looking for UPDATED info on Carolina Cargo..... Starting orientation on Tuesday

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by jhorrice, Aug 21, 2014.

  1. jhorrice

    jhorrice Bobtail Member

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    I've heard the horror stories and read all the old reviews. Wondering if anyone currently works there or knows anything about the company now. Starting orientation this coming Tuesday and would love a heads up...
     
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  3. paul_4lp

    paul_4lp Road Train Member

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    This is the only time CRST would be a reccomendation !
     
  4. Tonythetruckerdude

    Tonythetruckerdude Crusty Deer Slayer

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    Only thing that I know for a fact is they are a 2nd chance carrier...they mostly run coast to coast.. and they pay isn't all that great. One thing I will say...not trying to argue is...if CC is a choice for your employment , then why worry , in other words you must need to use them as stepping stone into the trucking industry because of a colorful past....Good or bad try and make the most out of it , and get some time between what is causing you to choose them to start with....Good Luck , hope it turns out well for you.
     
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  5. jhorrice

    jhorrice Bobtail Member

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    Yes, I have a felony that being the reason I'm going. Just trying to find out any thing I might need to know that the recruiters aren't letting me in on. Orientation info, Trainer info, type of equipment they run, what I should pack, average miles anything. .
     
  6. Tonythetruckerdude

    Tonythetruckerdude Crusty Deer Slayer

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    Understood....wish I could be more helpful in that area. I think they run International , and Freight-liner power units though , and the miles should be be in the 5 to 6k per trip if they are running to the west coast I would assume....I'm sure they'll cover that other stuff once you get there , but I would carry enough clothes for at the very least a weeks worth of changes , along with a pair of shower shoes and a shaving kit with tooth paste , soap , razor , etc....
     
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  7. Jrdude5

    Jrdude5 Heavy Load Member

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    I have seen there equipment on the west coast they have good well maintained trucks drivers seemed happy said they just working there way back up so just make the best of it.
     
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  8. hwyrunners

    hwyrunners Bobtail Member

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    I've seen them at americold in henderson nv and they run teams and they have crappy equipment.
     
  9. Truckmovin

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    I was just wondering how the orientation went at Carolina Cargo? The threads I've read here from the drivers going to CC seem not to respond much after, that is very strange. I'm thinking of going there to get about two months of OTR experience, my background is not the best so I gotta do what I gotta do for my children. Any response would be appreciated.
     
  10. jhorrice

    jhorrice Bobtail Member

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    Ive been there for almost three months now and i dont have a single good thing to say. Well besides the fact that ive actually been in the trucking world a bit. If you have any other options you should definitely take it. You dont make any money, the equipment is horrible and dispatch is a joke. This is my last week. Would not do it again with the knowledge i have on this company now




     
  11. Truckmovin

    Truckmovin Bobtail Member

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    If you've been there that long, you might be the terminal manager by now! LOL!!! Just kidding, did you get another job? You have 3 months OTR experience, who much can I make per week?
    Thanks for your response jhorrice
     
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