First Post - Possible new career with Carter Express - Several questions

Every single thing that I've heard about Carter Express has been great. 100% no touch, family oriented, newer trucks, maintain regularly, etc etc etc. Yes, Volvo's with the ishift and my brother said he just got in a brand new 2015 Freightliner. But from my understanding, mostly Volvo's.

Do you already have experience/cdl or in the same boat as i am by starting a new career?

 

Just spoke with my brother during my lunch break. I'm more and more excited to get up there and work for this company. I'm sure they are not the best, but it really seems to be amazing. I wish more people on here had info or feedback on them, though. I can hear it from my brother, but it's always good to get other people's insights... ya know?

when will you be back around the area?

 

Hey everyone! Hope this is in the right category.

I am hoping to get into trucking, specifically with a certain company.

My step brother works at Carter Express in Anderson, Indiana. He was telling me all about Carter Express and it sounded like a good fit for me as I was trying to find a place to start my career in trucking. I gave them a call, spoke with Kelli and she informed me that I must be an Indiana resident (I lived in Jacksonville, Florida at the time) and must have my CDL-Permit. Once I have that, we can proceed with a formal interview, etc. If that goes well, then background check, drug screen and so on.

If the company decides to hire me, they pay for me to go to school at Sage via Ivy Tech. From what I've read, this school has higher ratings than most of the others from previous students. I think the schooling is 3 - 5 weeks and I will not get paid during that time. Once school starts, I have been hired by Carter Express and agree to work for them for a year since they are paying for the tuition. PLUS, I don't have to pay it back. As soon as the education is completed and I have my CDL, I go in a truck with a trainer. From talking to different drivers I've heard this is anywhere from 3 days to 3 weeks so I'm not sure what is accurate. During the time with the trainer you are paid, but a minimum amount. Then you get your own truck and begin working the boards!

I obtained my CDL Permit on Saturday, submitted my physical to DOT, have proof of residency and will be calling Carter this morning hoping to proceed. I'll keep everyone posted in this thread until I'm hired and then I will start a new one.

I'm really excited about this new adventure, but especially with Carter. I'm impressed with what I've heard - even from drivers that have been fired.