What school/company should i think about going to?

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  1. mmringer

    mmringer Bobtail Member

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    I have my CDL permit and i was wanting honest opinions or sugestions of where i should think about going.CR England is out been there done that will never tell anyone to go there even if i didnt like them. that place is a joke. But sny other places that would be worth trying?
     
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  3. CrazyJ

    CrazyJ Bobtail Member

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    Roehl Transport, Schneider National, or Maverick are the best companies to start out with. I'm fairly new to the industry myself, but I've done a LOT of research on different companies, and you're gonna have a tough time finding a company that will treat you better (or pay you better) than one of these 3 if you're just starting out. I work for Roehl, and all things considered, they have given me a pretty fair shake. They have an excellent driving school as well, and do not hold you captive under contract, so you can work somewhere else if you so chose.
     
  4. TexasPhoenix

    TexasPhoenix Medium Load Member

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    Helps if you tell us what part of the country you live in.
     
  5. mmringer

    mmringer Bobtail Member

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    i live in kentucky but to be honest i dont care where the school/company is i will be willing to travel
     
  6. DedHedEd

    DedHedEd Light Load Member

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    mmringer, the internet is a 'gold mine' of information. google: kentucky truck driving schools and you come up with a wealth of info. (you aren't LAZY and unwilling to Research, are you?)

    Here's a cool thread on Truckers Report, too. Read up. I went to my local Tech school in Oklahoma, Central Tech. Great school.

    If you study enough you will find the HORROR stories of truck driving schools costing the MOST,,,and are NEVER the Community College type of schools, which in my opinion are the BEST driving schools. Got that? Your 'vo-tech' state supported schools will be the best schools, usually.

    See for yourself and decide. Good luck

    http://www.thetruckersreport.com/truckingindustryforum/trucking-schools/
     
  7. mmringer

    mmringer Bobtail Member

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    i have contacted all these companys and on the first one has a training program. seems like a good one but u basicly have to have 1k to even start and u have to provide ur own transport there. u dont pay back the loan they do as long as you work for them.the others have no training on looking for people with full cdl class a's
     
  8. fancypants

    fancypants Medium Load Member

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    Hell most co. have schools.Stevens,Swift,FFE,Crete The list goes om an. Like the man stated do check this site its all here
     
  9. Beefht

    Beefht Bobtail Member

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    Hello All,

    What does CRST pay a new hire
     
  10. Beefht

    Beefht Bobtail Member

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    Look for some insight. I have been doing my research but what company is better, CRST or SWIFT
     
  11. DOTrevenuepatrol

    DOTrevenuepatrol Medium Load Member

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    They are both horrible companies.
     
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