What are recommended companies for new drivers?

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    avrgus3r Bobtail Member

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    TMC, SCHENKER, Roehl, Crossett, Denney, Cardinal Logistics, Lily, Buchheit, TA Dedicated, Beacon, Bison, A. Duie Pyle, C.R. England, Swift, Kreilkamp, Keep Trucking, Cassens, Schuster, CRST, GP Transco, EW Wylie, Barber and some others. Got email from Roehl so far, some of them said they need experienced drivers and the rest are quiet.
     
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    That's a pretty good list.

    Wylie & GP Transco don't hire new drivers; some of the others in that list may not take rookies, either.

    Chintown's offerings here NORMALLY hire & train beginning drivers.

    HOWEVER -- of late, your responses from them will likely be slow -- if at all (as you're already seeing). :(

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    Suggestion: if the others mentioned here give a chilly (or no) response -- then check out Schneider.

    That's where I started.

    Schneider is hiring rookie drivers for tanker duty in your area.

    Training for this will likely be in Coraopolis, PA.

    NOTE: Schneider will help you get the hazmat endorsement needed for the job. :thumbup:

    -- L
     
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    Roehl is ok if you can get in the best divisions; curtainside or refrigerated.
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    Roehl refrigerated:
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    You need to ask yourself the hard questions. What kind of $$$ do you want to give your home time up?
    Most OTR companies want you out for 2-4 weeks at a time.
    Most beginner companies want to give you under .60cpm

    2500 miles/.60cpm= $1500 gross
    $1500/70 hours = $21.42 an hour

    If you aren't getting detention pay, breakdown pay (This is a biggie! I was surprised my 1st year how bad the emissions issues are on new trucks) or have good equipment, you are better off finding a local hourly job. You will make more money.

    Fwiw, you got me thinking on the right path a little over a year ago CT, Lual, Tscott and many others! Salute o7
    From miserable but well compensated tanker yanker to a sweet week on week off rotation and picking up extra loads if i feel like it, lol.
     
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