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New Grad Looking For Advice

Discussion in 'Refrigerated Trucking Forum' started by ShowinHisMercy, Jul 21, 2015.

  1. Jul 21, 2015 #1
    ShowinHisMercy

    ShowinHisMercy Bobtail Member

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    Hello to everyone!

    Well, I am a new grad that went to my first company after school that didn't work out so well.
    I was let go from orientation because of driving test. I did not hit anything or run any stop lights
    or signs. I knew out of school I still need to develop more and I brought this up to the company's
    recruiters and their answer was don't hit anything and you will be fine.

    My first lesson in this industry is there is a weed out process along with recruiters lie.
    Does anyone know of a company that is helpful and friendly to new grads.
    Maybe, this doesn't exist but a company that will develop a new grad on
    a trainers truck than be quick to let them go. Assuming they don't have criminal issues or
    drug issues of course. Which I do not.

    Thank you in advance for your help in this industry.
     
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  3. Jul 21, 2015 #2
    otherhalftw

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    Phoenix you show....OK was it Swift or Knight you tried. Go try the other one.
     
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  4. Jul 21, 2015 #3
    ShowinHisMercy

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    It was neither of those companies. But, thank you for your input it is appreciated.
     
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  5. Jul 21, 2015 #4
    otherhalftw

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    Fresh out of truck school everyone needs more practice. Just get your apps out there, Swift, Knight, Covenant, Stevens....just start filling out the paperwork. You will find something.
     
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  7. Jul 21, 2015 #5
    ShowinHisMercy

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    Thank you for your positivity that is very appreciated and encouraging.
     
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  8. Jul 21, 2015 #6
    jerezxp7

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    I agree don't give up no new grad knows how to drive you were probably nervous which does not help your probably going to need to start at the bottom swift ,cr England ,knight , get your apps filled out and keep trying if it helps any I started at the bottom 5 years ago now I drive an 8 axle heavy haul truck I would try England you sound like you could use going with a trainer for a month or two. Good luck and don't hit anything.
     
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  9. Jul 21, 2015 #7
    freightwipper

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    If you're breathing Werner or CR England will hire you.
     
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  10. Jul 21, 2015 #8
    TB John

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    May and Roehl also take on noobies, also Watkins & Shepard I think, and they all have terminals in PHX.
     
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  11. Jul 27, 2015 #9
    Chinatown

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    The issue is, your driving skills need polishing. Some companies will do this if you tell them you need more instruction.

    Pride Transport will give you additional training since you already have a CDL.
    Same with James H. Clark & Son
    Earl Henderson Trucking
    Carolina Cargo

    Submit some applications and make some calls to these companies.
     
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