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Central or Stevens???

Discussion in 'Discuss Your Favorite Trucking Company Here' started by Craig-N-Nem, Sep 28, 2009.

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  1. Sep 28, 2009 #1
    Craig-N-Nem

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    I have been pre-approved with Central and Stevens and now trying to make a decision between the two. I know from reading all the posts on this site that both companies have there fair share of problems, BUT I have to call the recruiters soon to let them know that I am attending class so they can arrange everything. ANY and ALL advice is welcome!
     
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  3. Sep 28, 2009 #2
    ChromeDome

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    I would go with Central myself.
    Shorter training peorid with trainer so you make money faster. Though if you feel you will really need a longer training peorid then it is your call.
    Stevens does have Kenworths for Company drivers.
     
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  4. Sep 28, 2009 #3
    Craig-N-Nem

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    I'm leaning towards Central also, I have driven with USXpress years ago but didn't renew my CDL license so I gotta go through training again. And you're right, it is shorter and I'm sure I'll get the hang of it once I'm back out there. I do have another question though? from reading posts on here, does Central have enough trucks now or are drivers still waiting? I did ask the recruiter about this and he assured me that they do, but I also know that recruiters will say anything (I did time in the Army) to get you in. Also does anyone know what the drivers are averaging for miles?
     
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  5. Sep 28, 2009 #4
    jtrnr1951

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    If I had to chose between sux and sux-more, I'd go with Central. But hey, if you did USX, you can do any company!!
     
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  7. Sep 28, 2009 #5
    Craig-N-Nem

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    LMAO!! Good point!!!! I just want to get past the next year or two so I can move on to better companies. OH WAIT.......is there such a company?
     
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  8. Sep 28, 2009 #6
    Dryver

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    For drivers starting from scratch, ie, never sat in a truck before, then I think Stevens has better training. BUT, I would go with Central sinse you have done this before and their pay goes up faster.
     
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  9. Sep 28, 2009 #7
    briguy58

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    get in the seat man, I applied and was turned down at central due to too many trucks....if they take you...NOW is the time to go..jobs are hard to find these days.
     
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  10. Sep 28, 2009 #8
    JimTheHut

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    I just started researching trucking and all I keep reading all over the internet is that there is a big need for truck drivers. But then when you actually communicate with you guys, you get the real story.
    It does seem to me that there is a lot of turnover in this profession.

    I also was approved from Central to start their training.
    They told me that I would have a Utah CDL license and that I could transfer it over to an ohio license...Anyone ever done that?
     
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    JimTheHut

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    Why do you think that Stevens has a better training program. Central's is three weeks.
     
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  12. Sep 28, 2009 #10
    JimTheHut

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    Which company is the best all around for training and then driving for them?
    I do not even know who all the companies are that offer their own training.
     
    JimTheHut, Sep 28, 2009
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