My trucking journey

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by CalculatedRisk, Jan 16, 2023.

  1. Espressolane

    Espressolane Road Train Member

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    While they may not be the best, have you looked at Hirschbach/JCT? They do a lot into Florida.
    It is refrigerated, but the idea is get a year or so on the road, right.
     
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  3. BM 58

    BM 58 Road Train Member

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    He’s been turned down by Swift, etc. His options are limited.
     
  4. CalculatedRisk

    CalculatedRisk Heavy Load Member

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    I’ll give them a phone call on Monday.
     
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    CalculatedRisk Heavy Load Member

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    Just applied to Hirschbach. Does anyone know if they are taking students?
     
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  6. Espressolane

    Espressolane Road Train Member

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    Don’t know if they are right now. They do have a training program. Best to call and talk to a real person.
     
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  7. BM 58

    BM 58 Road Train Member

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    Probably only if you had went through their school. You should have done that anyway with someone instead of the route that you took. Private schools are great and you save money but with the blemish on your driving record and your medical issues you won’t get hired the way the driver pool market is now. I understand how bad you want this but you are going to have to be patient.
     
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  8. Texhound

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    Hirschbach is no longer training. The company is downsizing and closed down their CDL school completely a few months ago. Hirschbach isn't even hiring new drivers, except for around ten of the best applicants nationwide each week.
     
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  9. lual

    lual Road Train Member

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    By now -- you've applied to pretty much everywhere else....

    BUT DO NOT put in an application over at Billy Bob's Alligator Eatery.

    I'm not sure why -- but I understand that turnover there is pretty high.

    @WesternPlains probably knows more of the specifics on that problem....:p

    -- L
     
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  10. 99lovemaria

    99lovemaria Bobtail Member

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    Schneider for sure.
     
  11. CalculatedRisk

    CalculatedRisk Heavy Load Member

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    So I spoke to the recruiter over at Kennesaw. I would have to do 180 hours behind the wheel with a trainer in the passenger seat and then after that and 180hrs team driving. After that, it’s six months team driving.

    I’m very excited about the opportunity and from what I hear. It’s a really good place to work. I’ll try and keep you all updated once I know for sure when my orientation date is.
     
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