First of all, Thanks to all who post info. I'm 52 and have traveled for 20 years but not as a professional driver. I'm planning on getting my CDL training locally out of my pocket, some companies reimburse on a monthly basis while you work for them, that's good but not a decision maker.
I have talked to recruiters with Maverick and Roehl, I want to go flatbed either Southeast or Southern region respectfully. The Maverick recruiter told me 2 weeks of safety & securement, the recruiter from Roehl told me they have 3 days of securement.
Questions: What's the difference? Seems 2 weeks is much better
Which company for a newbie? Seems both have a lot to offer.
Auto shift vs manual, comments? Seems the company means more to me but I would like to know what the do the pro's say.
Comments & Questions
Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by trailhiker, Sep 8, 2007.
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I am with maverick and can only say good things about them. I am well pleased with them. I make good money, am home almost every weekend and drive nice equipment. Best company I have ever driven for. You live in a good area for them and will get home on the weekends with no problem and still take home over $52.500 your 1st year.
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Thanks for the info Notarps4me. Is the Southern Region OK?
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I mentioned this in another thread but will mention it hear.
Maverick does hire students, but if you go through thier school the school is back logged a year. I just talked to the recruiter last week about this.
But Maverick does seem to be the company to work for especially if your a new driver. I am preppring to go to school this next week, but since I need school I am not able to join up with Maverick at this time. I need the work, so I guess I will take my lumps with P.A.M Transport or Allen Frieght for a year then cross over to Maverick. If you get your school outside of Maverick I assume your good to go. Congrats if thats the way you go. Maybe in a year and half I will bump into you. (not literally lol).
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I have just started at maverick.I quit my job Aug 10 and went to school in Newport for my cdl I paid my own way for school.(that is the one that maverick uses)$1750.00 I applied for maverick one week before that.Maybe I am just lucky but the whole process took me about six weeks If you go to "have to start somewhere" you can read the whole journey.Hope that helps good luck
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Daytona45, Thanks , I did read your posts. They are full of great info.
Crank, Good Luck to you as well.
Notarps4me, Chicago is not a problem, I don't particularly like the upper NE or NYC though but will go where I have to. -
notarps4me- I received your other message but I'm having a problem getting back to you via your recommendation.
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So how is that NO TARPS plan working out for you????
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does maverick take refresher students?
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