Starting out for rookies

Watkins Shepard, May Trucking, Gordon



American Trucker

 

I wondered if anyone can tell me who trains and offers schooling that is legit. My husband wants to get into the trucking field and has contacted USA trucking, but we know very little about the best places to go. I'd appreciate any feedback or places for him to check into. We live in Iowa.

 

Lots of dynamics in that decision process. Depends mostly on your situation. I cannot PM yet, but if you drop me an email gcb0823 at g mail dot com, I can suggest some things based on your needs. Easier than back and forth on the thread. Good luck to you both!

 

Central Refrigerated might be a good place for him to start




American Trucker

 

American;

I am located in N. CAlifornia, (Near San Jose) graduating in 3 weeks, just passed my written CDL test today (Only missed 3 questions!)...I like your style do you have any suggestions for a rookie driver (I am a "mature" individual starting a new career). I understand I will probably have to do OTR for a year or two to establish myself. Just looking for a "decent" and "safe" firm to join. If I like OTR I have no problems just doing that. Does Central Refrigerated hire out of the N. Cali area?

Any suggestions or idea's are welcome.

John aka Mrktwiz

 

I think they do, but last i knew when I talked to them in august they were only hireing new drivers out of there school..so if your already in school I would look into Watkins Shepard, May Trucking, and Gordon.



American Trucker

 

Thanks American T - Gordon is on my short list, don't know much about Watkins-Shepard as their website is pretty short on information.

THanks again and god bless....Mrktwiz

 

btw - Do you drive for Crete?

 

the best thing to do is just go otr for a year then take it from there . im shur you can handle it for that long no ya there is no real other way of getin around it..............

 

Theres TONS of info on the in the company dac report section...

No I drive for Watkins Shepard!




American Trucker