Driver just out of CDL School

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by mtgmaker, Apr 20, 2015.

  1. mtgmaker

    mtgmaker Light Load Member

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    Prime, Con-Way or US Xpress? Or is it 6 one hand a half dozen the other?
     
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  3. rachi

    rachi Road Train Member

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    You should give Prime a call. I really never hear to much negative about em', and they got Apu's. They also pull scateboards.
     
  4. Moon_beam

    Moon_beam Heavy Load Member

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    Con-Way will work you 14 hours a day with 10 hours off so that you can work another 14 hour day. The pay check will be good but you will be a zombie by the end of the week if you can last that long.
     
  5. Chinatown

    Chinatown Road Train Member

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    Raven Transport
    Cypress Truck Lines
    Navajo Express
    Abilene Motor Express(excellent reputation)
    Earl Henderson Trucking
    Rinaudo Enterprises
    Freymiller
    Sunstate Carriers
    Pride Transport
    Wil-Trans

    Wil-Trans and Henderson pull Prime Inc. trailers and haul Prime Inc. freight. They use full size trucks, not the lightweights Prime Inc. uses.
     
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  6. ChromeDome

    ChromeDome Road Train Member

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    I say negative things about prime trucks every time I get stuck behind one.
     
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  7. GenericUserName

    GenericUserName Road Train Member

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    Out of those three your only logical choice is Prime. US xpress and Con-Way aren't even good enough to be compared with prime.
     
  8. JadedGrace

    JadedGrace Bobtail Member

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    Our home terminal is in Jax (Cypress). If you can handle the work of a flatbed, they offer a whole lot of options for local folk. You should run by the yard and talk with a recruiter.
     
  9. The Crossword Trucker

    The Crossword Trucker Road Train Member

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    What is the pay there?
    How many miles do you run?
     
  10. mtgmaker

    mtgmaker Light Load Member

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    Went with Rinaudo (Heavy Haul)
     
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  11. ctoles86

    ctoles86 Light Load Member

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    mtgmaker keep us posted on how it is with Rinaudo. I live w/in the hiring radius and seeking employment.
    THANKS
     
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