Rookie Driver - 'Dedicated' Trucking Possibilities? (Seattle Area)

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by knuckledragger, Jul 6, 2014.

  1. knuckledragger

    knuckledragger Medium Load Member

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    Is it possible for a rookie driver straight out of school to get hired on driving a 'Dedicated' route? If so, any particular companies in or near Everett, WA to keep on eye on?

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  3. pattyj

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    I don't know about where you're at but I do know Werner Enterprises have many terminals and drop yards thruout the states,you might wanna ask them about a dedicated account or route in your area.
     
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    knuckledragger Medium Load Member

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    Thank you Patty! Will look into it. :biggrin_25519:
     
  5. morlandoemtp

    morlandoemtp Light Load Member

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    While anything is possible, I am sure you can get on with a dedicated account, but it will probably be low miles, as high paying ones are usually snatched up by more senior drivers. Also to be honest, I would keep you expectations low your first year and get into a situation where you will get the best training and experience possible, so you can become a professional driver, and hopefully get paid as one also.
     
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  6. knuckledragger

    knuckledragger Medium Load Member

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    Thanks for your reply! Makes sense that the more 'senior drivers' would snatch up the 'high paying' dedicated accounts. I'm really not that concerned with 'high pay' as much as I am about being home regularly. Being a company driver is just a short term stepping stone to where I'm going. (I have very high expectations of myself)
     
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    Ask them about the Family Dollar and General Dollar accounts.But I have to warn you I believe you have to unload yourself and some of the backing is very difficult.
     
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    Sounds like a good gig but you'll be eligable for the $2000.00 bonus.None the less sounds a lot better then what Werner would offer.Start writing questions down so you can ask the recruiter.They tend to leave things out about the job and the ad you read is a lot better then what the actual job is.
     
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