Help for a greenhorn?

Discussion in 'Motor Carrier Questions - The Inside Scoop' started by gopackgo, May 13, 2011.

  1. gopackgo

    gopackgo Bobtail Member

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    Hello everyone, my fiance and I are moving to South Carolina in July, and I was wondering if anyone could possibly direct us towards a good company. I'm currently a student at Kaskaskia College getting my CDL. I'll have all endorsements when I finish June 20th. I have no previous experience, no DUI's, no tickets in the past 5 years, no drug charges. I'm 24 years old, (25 in january) and have a solid work history with supervisor experience and references from previous employers. I'm hard working, decently intelligent and a quick learner. We would prefer someone with a lenient rider policy, and a pet policy would be nice but not necessary. If anyone could toss up a bit of advice, whether it be about trucking, companies or anything about the life of truckers and their wives, it would be greatly appreciated. Thank you for your time!
     
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  3. GunzFlatbedder

    GunzFlatbedder Medium Load Member

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    sounds like Roehl to me
     
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  4. joesmo

    joesmo Light Load Member

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    Whoever you choose keep your driving record clean. After you get 1 year in alot of doors will open for you.
     
  5. cameramonkey59

    cameramonkey59 Bobtail Member

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    I agree. Give Roehl a call. Been on my own for almost 7 weeks now with them. So far they have been an awesome company.
     
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  6. gopackgo

    gopackgo Bobtail Member

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    I just looked over the Roehl information. 14 on and 7 off? That seems like too much time off in my eyes. I like to work, and I like money. Not saying they're not a possibility, but is there anyone that would work me more?
     
  7. Elendil

    Elendil Heavy Load Member

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    If I remember their programs correctly the also have a 7/3 or 7/4 program as well. 2 trucks are shared by 3 drivers or something similar. Of course all 3 drivers need to live in the same vicinity, but I think Roehl helps coordinate it.
     
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  8. WitchingHour

    WitchingHour Road Train Member

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    You won't have a problem finding companies that'll keep you out on the road, rest assured. There's plenty to choose from. Swift has a terminal in Greer, SC, and also runs flatbed boards out of there, if that appeals to you at all. You'll find plenty of work there, especially if you take a Utilimaster chassis load requiring 20 chains and binders.
     
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  9. Digit

    Digit Light Load Member

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    PGT, Southern Pines, Roehl, Boyd Bros can find many discussions on most of these here in these forums the DAQ report and the good and bad companies.
     
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  10. Digit

    Digit Light Load Member

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    above all research every company in depth, ask questions (lots of them) from other drivers and the companies themselves. also RECRUITERS LIE threw their teeth.
     
  11. gopackgo

    gopackgo Bobtail Member

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    Flatbed is something I'm interested in. I've talked with TMC and put my app. in there, waiting for a call back at the moment. And if Roehl will let me do 7 on and 2-3 off, that would be awesome. I was just worried that 14/7 wouldn't be enough miles or time. I'll be sure to look more into swift as well, thanks for the heads up. I've also took a slight interest in Transport America, J&R Schugel, and Maverick if anyone has any stories to share about them. I've taken into consideration most of the "good and bad" reports on the forums. But I do it with a grain of salt, after all, there's always going to be people that hate their jobs y'know?
     
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