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wish i could attach the file here.. but the site doesn't accept spreadsheets. i'll try to come up with something. maybe i could email file to an administrator and THEY can figure a way to make it accessible to anyone interested? (hint hint... lol)
BitterSweet, what is the file type? Give me the extension of the file and I'll allow them...is it .xls?
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Thanks for taking the time to put together this great post, I have printed it out and read from it when I speak to my recruiter later today.
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wish i could attach the file here.. but the site doesn't accept spreadsheets. i'll try to come up with something. maybe i could email file to an administrator and THEY can figure a way to make it accessible to anyone interested? (hint hint... lol)

but please remember, this is my personal research. most of the info was taken from each company's website, or from listening to recruiters who visited the CDL school i attended in MAR2006. i cannot be responsible for any errors, or changes made since i created the spreadsheet..BUT i think it's a great starting point for those of you who aren't real familiar with the industry. i had the benefit of being an O/O with my ex-husband, who has +25 yrs driving experience. i think you'll find it very thorough... if not excessively so! lol

i wish y'all the BEST of luck in your search. it's a huge decision, but a very rewarding career.
Is your report posted on site somewhere by now? If not, would you send me a copy please?
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That is a good list that most experienced drivers would also find useful.
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wish i could attach the file here.. but the site doesn't accept spreadsheets. i'll try to come up with something. maybe i could email file to an administrator and THEY can figure a way to make it accessible to anyone interested? (hint hint... lol)

but please remember, this is my personal research. most of the info was taken from each company's website, or from listening to recruiters who visited the CDL school i attended in MAR2006. i cannot be responsible for any errors, or changes made since i created the spreadsheet..BUT i think it's a great starting point for those of you who aren't real familiar with the industry. i had the benefit of being an O/O with my ex-husband, who has +25 yrs driving experience. i think you'll find it very thorough... if not excessively so! lol

i wish y'all the BEST of luck in your search. it's a huge decision, but a very rewarding career.
maybe put it up on google spreadsheets?
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i made a spreadsheet to compare trucking companies. it's a 4-page spreadsheet that covers 8 topics (training & orientation, routes/freight, pay, equipment, fueling policy, hometime, benefits, and misc). got my info off internet, company's websites and brochures, and speaking personnally with recruiters. i have info on roehl (the company i chose), transport america, crete, schneider, cfi, kllm, trans am, and millis.

it was a huge help to be able to look at things in black and white, in the same format.

if anyone would like a copy, i'd be happy to email a copy to ya.

I'd love a copy bittersweet. Thanks!
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Bittersweet, till a link is posted please send me a copy as well. thanks!
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I think everyone should have this info if they are looking for a new job.
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Bittersweet Id like a copy when you can. Thanks
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