Any Good company to start with around southeast kentucky?

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  1. Snelson2011

    Snelson2011 Bobtail Member

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    I am about to start trucking school in he next 2 weeks. I have been researching companies to start out with once I am finished. Does anybody know any good companies that are close to say corbin ky? I have looked at a lot of the big companies like werner schneider roehl and it seems the good outweighs the bad. I know the first year is going to suck. But I would like to find somewhere that makes getting my experience the least painful possible?
     
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  3. bigkev1115

    bigkev1115 Road Train Member

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    Super Service isn t that far from you, They re out of Somerset KY
     
  4. Chinatown

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    First year doesn't have to suck. Several good companies will hire you. Most you may not even hear about in CDL school. Submit several applications and start submitting them the first day of school. Ignore "experience required" on any trucking company websites and submit lots of applications.

    FedEx Freight
    Borden Dairy
    Schneider Bulk(tanker)
    Schneider (dedicated Walmart London, KY)
    Reinhart Food Service
    Indian River Transport
    Magnum Companies
    Navajo Express
    Watkins-Shepard (terminal in Corbin)
    Melton Truck Lines
    H.O. Wolding
    Halvor Lines
    Cheeseman
    Tyson Foods
    Decker Truck Line
     
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  5. Snelson2011

    Snelson2011 Bobtail Member

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    Most places that say experience required don't say anything about going out with a trainer. I would like to be with a trainer for at least a few weeks
     
  6. Chinatown

    Chinatown Road Train Member

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    All companies have a training period based on the new drivers experience.
    Don't sell yourself short; a few weeks is way too much time with a trainer. Trust me, after about two weeks with a trainer, you'll be agitated beyond belief and will wonder what you've gotten yourself into. Driving a truck is really pretty simple. Maybe some lengthy training for hazmat/tankers, car hauling, or specialty hauling like those. Pulling vans, reefers, flatbed; two weeks is plenty.
    If you've been to a CDL school, you don't need extended training. Those extended training periods are a sneaky way for companies to get teams in the trucks or trainers to pad their paychecks.
    Either way, do what makes you comfortable, but you will see my point once you get on the road.
     
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    chopper103in Road Train Member

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    like Bigkev said, Super Service in Somerset
    also there is Averitt in Cookeville,Tn that's not too far... they have a yard in London to park trucks at
     
  8. Snelson2011

    Snelson2011 Bobtail Member

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    Wonder how long it would take to get a dedicated walmart route with schneider?
     
  9. bigkev1115

    bigkev1115 Road Train Member

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    It all depends, its offered to someone with seniority first, and then it down to the next man or woman until whoever wants it bids on it. Sometimes they also require at least 6 months experience
     
  10. Chinatown

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    Tell the recruiter that's what you want, otherwise you'll keep looking. Several new CDL grads have posted they went right to a dedicated account.
     
  11. Swedish Chef

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    I believe Mr. P express from Louisville hires new drivers
     
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