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Would Florida Rock & Tank lines be a good starter company?

Discussion in 'Motor Carrier Questions - The Inside Scoop' started by Zonno, Oct 19, 2020.

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  1. Oct 19, 2020 #1
    Zonno

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    FR&T seems to have a bad reputation, both on the reviews on Indeed and on this board (someone posted they are like the tanker version of SWIFT).

    Would they at least be a company to get a little experience with before finding something better, or should I avoid them altogether? (I’m primarily interested in the Jacksonville Fl. location which, coincidentally, I believe is where the poster in the bad company reviews board was from).

    And if they are bad, exactly what is it that is so bad about them?
     
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  3. Oct 19, 2020 #2
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    Are you looking to stay local? what are your future goals?
     
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  4. Oct 19, 2020 #3
    Zonno

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    Wouldn’t mind, but I’m willing to go OTR for a year or so, get the exp., then work for a reputable local company.
     
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  5. Oct 19, 2020 #4
    Trucking_Surfer

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    I think some LTL companies like Estes will train newer drivers, you might have to work the dock first, I'm not too sure, their website mentioned this. I started at SEFL on the dock when I was 19, and learned to drive there, but I was 19, so I didn't mind dock punishment, Lol.
     
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    Trucking_Surfer

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    @Chinatown is very knowledgable.
     
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    Trucking_Surfer

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    Did you just graduate from a school? I had to renew my Class A @ J-Tech in Jacksonville.
     
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  9. Oct 19, 2020 #7
    Zonno

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    I’d also like to drive tank/hazmat.
     
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    Chinatown

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    • A minimum of 1 year experience driving a tractor-trailer within the last three years. Driving school certificates are not required but will be reviewed if submitted with your application.
    I think Florida Rock & Tank is strict about having 1 yr. experience.
     
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    Chinatown

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    Are you living in Jacksonville now?
     
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    Chinatown

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    Apply at Tankstar; they might bend the rules a little. I've seen the company cut a lot of slack about experience.
    This one is in Jacksonville and home daily.
    Rogers Cartage - a division of Tankstar
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    Click ---> Apply On Company Site
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