Hi everyone! Nice site here,
I'm new to this site and trucking. I am interested in getting a truck driving career going. So far I have contacted SWIFT and CR ENGLAND. I have read many posts on this BB and have not seen too many positive responses for either company and or its practices. So what's a 37 year old guy to do? Who is a good "starter" company out there. Should I just bite the bullet and go with Swift, get the experience then start looking toward another company after I gain enough experience? I would really appreciate some sound advice. I have worked for many years on jobs in the film industry but I cannot wait for more jobs to come along. I need a steady job and I love to drive, love trucks, etc.
Thanks in advance,
MajorMarvin (Not really a major)![]()
Just getting started
Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by MajorMarvin, Mar 30, 2007.
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I would move and leave no forwarding addy so they can't contact you back!I would never; ever tell someone to call CR. Not even one of my brother-in-laws. I am not crazy about swift either. Just curious how did you single them 2 out?
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What State do you live in?
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I live in New Mexico, South of Santa Fe.
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Sorry. I won't be much help to you. Not my neck of the woods. I know of some smaller companies that are decent to start with.They don't hire in that area tho. You may have to go with a bigger company to get your foot in the door unless someone on here knows something in your area.
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Check out Schneider National and Central Refrigerated Services, those are 2 training companies that have a little better rep than the 2 you have been looking at.
You could even look at USA, Prime, PAM. Those companies are probably better to start with than CRE or Swift...(not sure about Prime)
But I'm not sure if any of those mentioned hire in your area. Just google the company names and check out their hiring areas.
Roehl has a great rep around here, but I am doubtful they hire in your area, but definitely check out their site just to be sure.
Best of luck and do plenty of research before you commit to a contract with one of the training companies.
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Heck any company in So. Cal, TX, OK, AZ or CO who hires student will probably hire you out of NM Since you are close to I-40 and I-25
Here is a list I got on one search. Good luck
Trucking Companies Located in New Mexico
Chaparral Services, INC
Dawn Trucking Corp.
Doak Trucking Inc.
Havens Trucking Inc.
Triple D. Supply Limited
Triple S Trucking Co Inc.
Welch Trucking, Inc.
William Thomas Trucking -
check out Roehl. They are an very good company. I drive local now but they gave me good training and a good start to my new career.
GOOD LUCK
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