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Discussion in 'Motor Carrier Questions - The Inside Scoop' started by Superbarnacle, Feb 3, 2015.

  1. Superbarnacle

    Superbarnacle Bobtail Member

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    Hello everyone,

    Just wanted to say hello since I am new on this forum. I have been looking for different companies to work for and haven't quite decided where I want to go next. I have read good and bad of all these but I really need some extra help since there is no magic lamp anywhere to be found.

    Here is my list:

    Freymiller
    Navajo
    Schneider
    US Xpress
    JCT

    I have been driving for a few years and just looking to move up in the trucking industry. My wife is also a driver and we drive team. Any input let me know. If you don't like these companies let me know too and why. I am not set on any of these and I have gone through the forum already but since I want to finish making my decision this week I want some fresh reviews. I have researched over 25 companies this past month alone and well my vision is getting foggy. If you have any recommendations I would love to hear about them. Glad to have joined this forum, once we get rolling I will make a post just keeping you all up to date on how that company treats us. I was once told by a very savvy driver that every company is 70% good and 30% bad. I am looking to see what 30% I can live with. I look forward to your responses, thank you for your time.
     
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  3. Arkansas

    Arkansas Medium Load Member

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    I've always heard good things about JCT.
     
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  4. flybynight12

    flybynight12 Medium Load Member

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    well idk what is out by you but with 4 years I wouldn't go to any of these only if I was new
     
  5. Superbarnacle

    Superbarnacle Bobtail Member

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    Alright flybynight12 any recommendations? :D
     
  6. Superbarnacle

    Superbarnacle Bobtail Member

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    Thank you! :D
     
  7. Arkansas

    Arkansas Medium Load Member

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    I've never worked for them but I've got a cousin who works for us xpress an he loves them
     
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  8. T_TRUCKER.

    T_TRUCKER. Road Train Member

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    not tryin to hate man, but if your looking to move up, with the few years you have, I would be working on a new list. All those companies besides jct are mega starter jobs, and I wouldn't go near jct anyone willing to haul reefer freight for less than 1.50 and payin the bills is a horrible sounding deal, again Im not hatin just typing my thoughts, good luck...
     
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  9. Superbarnacle

    Superbarnacle Bobtail Member

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    Thanks man, I am not set on any of these at all. Just threw a few in I have looked at. I am glad for all comments. I wish I could find something OTR that has a terminal in MD if at all possible that would be nice but not a deal breaker. I do know the ones on the list are also starter but I have heard some experienced drivers making some good dough with these so I figured I ask. I am looking for suggestions and open to all ideas. Thanks for the reply.
     
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  10. Jokingypsy

    Jokingypsy Medium Load Member

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    Cowan is in Baltimore, all the LTL's are always looking for line haul, like UPS Freight, Fed Ex Freight, OLd Domion, Pitt Ohio and ECM, Estes, Wilson, New Penn, and that is just the van companies. Go tanker and you can choose from Superior or Dana with terminals in Baltimore, and if you don't mind having to sleep in your own bed every night you always have the fuel haulers. If you don't mind flatbed and hauling equipment the rental companies can be nice to work for too. Edgewater isn't too bad a ride to Baltimore. Just some thoughts from another MD guy. You have a ton of choices, you just need to decide how often you want to be home. I do know United Rentals was looking for a driver in Annapolis.

    Adam
     
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  11. Chinatown

    Chinatown Road Train Member

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    There's a husband/wife team that posts on here, driving for R&L Carriers and they each make $70K per year.

    Tribe Transport
    Holland Enterprises

    Is your wife "CasinoGal"?
     
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