New to trucking!!

Discussion in 'Transport America' started by hammiegl, Mar 15, 2008.

  1. bengalman

    bengalman Bobtail Member

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    I had to leave my old job because of health I worked in a paint plant for 17 years and I got astma over the years but if it does not work out I still have my cdl I will always keep it you never know whats around the corner
     
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  3. BigDaddyJollyRob

    BigDaddyJollyRob <strong>"El Oso"</strong>

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    Ok,thanks. take care of yourself and keep looking local for driving jobs. Hey does the pant plant have drivers? Best of Luck
    Ps I went for my whiz quiz today for a local redemption/recycling job today. I should start on monday after they get the results back(48 - 72 hrs):biggrin_25525:
     
  4. vols021

    vols021 Light Load Member

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    How is the pay for O/O at TA?
     
  5. SUNZEE

    SUNZEE Bobtail Member

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    Thanks for the info posted on TA.I start out with them in the next three weeks.Theyseem like a very nice company.I would like to know how long it took to get with your road trainer for the 4 weeks.
     
  6. vols021

    vols021 Light Load Member

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    They will assign you a trainer on the Friday of the 6 day orientation/training in Scottsburg, IN. If you do have to wait for a trainer, it will be a week at the most and they will pay you $350 while you are waiting. TA is a great starter company. I have enjoyed it so far.
     
  7. wheelman357

    wheelman357 Bobtail Member

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    Hey HH,
    How would you rate the differences in Co. driver vs OO with TA? Very interested in their offer as well. Any info would be appreciated..Thanks and Salute...
     
  8. jesusycruz

    jesusycruz Bobtail Member

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    How u doing so far with transport america. Im thinking of joining. let me know any Advice?
     
  9. chevy_338

    chevy_338 Bobtail Member

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    Jan 19, 2009
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    i start orientation there on the 22 of this month and i was just trying so see how you are liking transport america i am kinda exited to get in to a truck again
     
  10. Wolfman2412

    Wolfman2412 Bobtail Member

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    Jan 24, 2009
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    Thank you for the information that you posted. I will be going through the same thing there in Scottsburg, IN on February 23, 2009. I take it, As long as you pay attention, everyone should pass orientation. Thank you again.
     
  11. chevy_338

    chevy_338 Bobtail Member

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    welcome and my name is Tony its good to see someone other then my self is going question for you did you get anything from them saying anything about orientation or any thing at that part
     
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