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Looking for some useful advice. About to Graduate CDL school here in Georgia.

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Alter side, Apr 28, 2016.

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  1. Apr 28, 2016 #1
    Alter side

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    I'm in my last week of CDL school here in Georgia (Atlanta/Athens area). I already have my tanker and hazmat endorsements. I've applied to quite a few companies. I'm seriously considering Schneider Bulk or CTL Transport, but I'm definitely open to other options. Just weighing my options. Happily excepting any and all useful advise. Doesn't have to be tankers as long as the $$$ is good. I'm not concerned with home time, but I am concerned with getting some good training, cpm, miles, accessories and the quality of the company.
     
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  3. Apr 28, 2016 #2
    Chinatown

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    Tidewater Transit
    Superior-Carriers
    SVTN
    Abilene Motor Express
    Magnum Ltd.
    Freymiller
    National Carriers
    Tyson Foods
    Don Hummer Trucking

    All the above hire new cdl grads. If website has "experience required" then the website is not up to date so apply anyway.
     
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  4. Apr 29, 2016 #3
    Clyde07

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    Not here to give you advice on which company to go with. My advice is: Wherever you choose, stay there a couple years and keep your nose clean. By then, you will have enough knowledge to determine where to go next (if anywhere).
     
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  5. Apr 29, 2016 #4
    Alter side

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    Chinatown and Clyde07 I definitely appreciate your responses. Clyde07 I've been researching a good company to start with for the exact reason you mentioned. I've talked to a friends that are truckers (male and female) and they've given the same advise.
     
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  7. Apr 29, 2016 #5
    TROOPER to TRUCKER

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    @Chinatown he is getting kick backs from Abilene Express
     
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  8. Apr 29, 2016 #6
    VolvoTerry

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    Learn quickly to focus more on how much you keep over how much you make per mile. Trucking is a lifestyle change, focus on creating a lifestyle out here that allows you to retain as much of what you make as possible. Otherwise you will be like so many others, making good money and broke all the time.
     
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  9. Apr 29, 2016 #7
    Alter side

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    Thanks VolvoTerry
     
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  10. Apr 29, 2016 #8
    VolvoTerry

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    Anytime!
     
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  11. May 10, 2016 #10
    Alter side

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    Passed my skills test Saturday. I now have my CDL Class A w/Tanker and Hazmat endorcements. Still trying to decide what company to go with.
     
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  12. May 10, 2016 #10
    Alter side

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    Was reading BayouBlue'a post on the Schneider Atlanta Regional Tanker position.
     
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