Which Companies Are Newbies Going For?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by kevsin, Oct 23, 2007.

  1. kevsin

    kevsin Bobtail Member

    2
    0
    Oct 8, 2007
    columbus ohio
    0
    I am about to start school on 10/29 (Roadmaster)
    They keep pushing Warner and US xpress but based on what i have seen on here i dont think ill be going with them.
    I was thinking more along the line of Schneider,Roehl or Crete
    Would these companies be a good idea for a newbie?
    Any advise greatly appreciated.
     
  2. Truckers Report Jobs

    Trucking Jobs in 30 seconds

    Every month 400 people find a job with the help of TruckersReport.

  3. immortalme

    immortalme Bobtail Member

    18
    0
    Sep 3, 2007
    chicago
    0
    well make a list of the things you would like a trucking company would do for you and do a lot of research about that company if a trucking company gets trashed left and right that is a good reason this company is not good for you and never believe the rosey and sunshiny picture the recruiters tell you
     
  4. red dog

    red dog Bobtail Member

    42
    4
    Oct 11, 2007
    tucson az
    0
    almost any company schools push there geting a cut,Do u know when u get a load ,u have to look for a trailer?be very careful and good Luck
     
  5. Vanilla1234

    Vanilla1234 Bobtail Member

    1
    0
    Aug 1, 2007
    Davenport, IA
    0
    Yea! Don't believe everything the recruiters say. They will tell you what they think you want to hear. Good luck!
     
  6. edorse_socal

    edorse_socal Bobtail Member

    23
    1
    Oct 11, 2007
    High Desert, California
    0
    I signed up with Swift, but came here and heard nothing but bad things about Swift, same with CR England. Heard a lot of good things about Schenider, so I just signed up with them, passed my pre-employment, now will be going with them.
     
  7. Higgins

    Higgins Bobtail Member

    49
    7
    Mar 26, 2007
    Las Vegas, Nevada
    0
    I would go to schnieder if they took solo's from vegas.
     
  8. Brickman

    Brickman Trucker Forum STAFF Staff Member

    12,905
    12,201
    Sep 17, 2006
    WY
    0



    Roehl or Crete are the better ones you mentioned. You might also consider Watkins Shepherd or any number of smaller companies in your area that do not hit the big radar screen. Some of them you might find with a bit of research are a better company to work for and may also train. Its worth a check.
     
  9. jlkklj777

    jlkklj777 20 Year Truckload Veteran

    1,871
    1,089
    Oct 1, 2007
    Duncannon, Pa
    0
    I believe GTS aka Gainey is also a company that accepts student drivers. They are always pushing a safety first agenda in their recruiting speeches and pay the drivers for safety classes from what I hear.
     
  10. K&J

    K&J Light Load Member

    206
    7
    Jul 8, 2007
    Central Florida
    0
    I'd have to put my vote in for Interstate Distributor Co. and GTI. Interstate has been really good for us so far.
     
  11. dragonmatrix

    dragonmatrix Medium Load Member

    445
    59
    Sep 20, 2007
    Las Vegas, NV.
    0
    How are the miles at Interstate?
     
  • Truckers Report Jobs

    Trucking Jobs in 30 seconds

    Every month 400 people find a job with the help of TruckersReport.