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I passed!! Now where?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Bnthere, Oct 20, 2015.

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  1. Oct 20, 2015 #1
    Bnthere

    Bnthere Bobtail Member

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    The last time you heard from me I was trying to learn how to double clutch. Today I passed my CDL exam mostly due to a patient trainer. I have offers to attend orientation from several companies. These include Western Express, Maverick, MCT, and Paschall. I have researched the forum as much as I can but have still not made a firm decision. I live in western PA and WE would be the closest training to me. They have told me I would most probably be driving regional if I get through orientation ok. The other companies just say to come to orientation ans see what happens. All of them will put me with a trainer for at least a month (I have no experience) then I must pass another driving test then first seat. Most offer $100.00 per day for orientation and training. After that WE is the only company who have related hard numbers to me. If anyone has suggestions as to my next step I am all ears. Thanks
    PS. My training was excellent. I don't want to break any rules and give the details but anyone in my area looking for a school please PM me.
     
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  3. Oct 20, 2015 #2
    HorseShoe

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    Out of the choices you have, I'd pick Maverick. Better pay, equipment, and company.
     
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  4. Oct 20, 2015 #3
    pattyj

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    congrats on passing your exam.What hard numbers did western give you?You won't be making the big bucks with any starter company,if that was the case they wouldn't have such a high turn over rate.The companies you mentioned EXCEPT MAVERICK have a pretty bad reputation.So when looking for a company you should apply to the ones that don't have so many negative reviews.
     
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  5. Oct 20, 2015 #4
    Puppage

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    Congratulations. That's great.
     
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  7. Oct 20, 2015 #5
    Hick

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    With Paschall you will go out with a trainer, then test out, and then move on to 'Phase 2' training, where you team drive with another student for 80k miles each (6+ months).
     
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  8. Oct 20, 2015 #6
    Jrdude5

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    Congratulations Schneider Earl Henderson Watkins Shepherd plenty choices ask @Chinatown he would have some good suggestions.
     
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  9. Oct 20, 2015 #7
    w.h.o

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    Out of those choices I would pick maverick. But training is in little rock, ar and expect to be gone for 6 weeks strange. It's pretty rough if you're not use to a day off sometimes
     
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  10. Oct 20, 2015 #8
    Bnthere

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    WE told me $800.00 for 1800 miles then .50 after that. Average is 2200 miles per week.
     
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  11. Oct 20, 2015 #9
    Oaker

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    Maverick sounds good, check out Schneider as well.

    Good luck driver...!
     
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  12. Oct 20, 2015 #10
    Bnthere

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    Requiter says I will go to Fargo. Why would I be shuttled to Little Rock? Now I'm really confused.
     
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