We’re about to obtain our class A CDL , no experience, ages 22 and 21 interested in team driving, and living on the road. We live in a small apartment now, we don’t want to pay rent, and we are ready to put the pedal to the medal. We are hermits, have no kids, family, or animals. It won’t be much of a life change, except we will get paid for it now. We are no stranger to work hours, currently in the oil fields, work 14-17hr days. We are going to have all our endorsements at time of our applications. Wanted to know team companies to work for, looking for $2000+ each a week, might be optimistic, but pay on these forums range very widely for new drivers. Also, would prefer tanker companies so we could transition into cryo (I have heard good things about airgas) with some experience but open to anything. We’d also prefer a super sleeper or any bigger sleeper because we will be living on the road. I’ve seen that you can lease onto companies for that such as high field/panther and reliable carriers with some experience. I’ve also come across DOD and the pay for that, which is attractive, both have clean records, so this is also a route we would be good with setting ourselves up for, for experience. I’ve seen fed ex freight recommended a few times but don’t know, it is hard to find job postings online. Got good advice from these forums but some being 2+ years old and “pm me for info” but don’t know if it’s relevant and keep running into dead ends. I’ve heard good things for couples for Old Dominion as well, but the age requirement for team driver is 22-23. Is this negotiable or for insurance purposes? Can someone explain why some of the ages for companies are so different? We don’t require all of these for a job, we’re willing to make some trade-offs, such as lower pay if it is a super sleeper, etc. like mentioned above. I know this is a lot to unpack, all answers are appreciate both have clean records, so this is also a route we would be good with setting ourselves up for, for experience. I’ve seen fed ex freight recommended a few times but don’t know, it is hard to find job postings online. Got good advice from these forums but some being 2+ years old and “pm me for info” but don’t know if it’s relevant and keep running into dead ends. I’ve heard good things for couples for Old Dominion as well, but the age requirement for team driver is 22-23. Is this negotiable or for insurance purposes? Can someone explain why some of the ages for companies are so different? We don’t require all of these for a job, we’re willing to make some trade-offs, such as lower pay if it is a super sleeper, etc. like mentioned above. I know this is a lot to unpack, all answers are appreciated, they help a lot. Feel free to answer whatever topic you want/can, also any companies you recommend or think I should consider. Asking to see if what I’m looking for aligns with what people with experience have done. Thanks!
Advice for new couple cdl holders?
Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Boingloinz, Oct 23, 2023.
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Where is your location?
How old are both of you?
Do you both have endorsements?
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Ages mentioned in adds are usually legal or insurance requirements that cannot be waived. You will choose what your life will be like for the next year when you pick a company so don't just randomly select one. YOU WILL NOT CHANGE the company. You will fit what they offer or leave.Boingloinz and TX2Day Thank this. -
The first half was cut off due to an issue, but I updated it. Thank you!
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I think age requirements have something to do with insurance companies.
@Ridgeline can explain that.
KLLM is a decent reefer outfit that hires new cdl school grads.
Not sure if the team division requires any experience or not.
Do the Quick Apply on the opening page and find out.
Expedited Team Drivers - KLLM Transport Services
Paid Orientation Starting Every Week & $5,000 Referral Bonus for Each New Team Referred to KLLM Expedited--No Annual Limit.
Truck Amenities: Inverter, Refrigerator, TV Mount, Double-Bunk Sleeper, & Extensive Safety Package Added to Every TruckBoingloinz Thanks this. -
Covenant Transport
It pays (BIG!) to Drive team fleet At Covenant. Search Jobs For Students Starting pay for CDL-A Team Drivers up to $0.75-$0.79 CPM based on endorsements.
Here's the Quick App. for teams.
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Home - Calex ISCS
58 Pittston Avenue, Pittston, PA 18640
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Homepage - Roadtex
Teams.
Roadtex operates 32 temperature-controlled warehousing facilities strategically located across the United States.Boingloinz Thanks this. -
Transportation Services | C.R. England Trucking Company
A Proud Part of the Backbone of Our Nation No matter what the road ahead brings, we’re committed to keeping North America’s freight moving.
We’re coast-to-coast — and everywhere in between.
Hires husband/wife teams and new cdl school grads.
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