Looking for advise on choosing a company!

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by BamBam66, Jun 28, 2011.

  1. BamBam66

    BamBam66 Bobtail Member

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    Ok here is my dilemma, I drove LPD for Overnite Transportation in Tampa, FL 20+ years ago ( raised a family ) now I am back looking to drive OTR ( solo ). I have my CDL class A and orientation offers from: CRST, TransAm, Western Express, and Covenant; waiting on May and US Xpreess to process paperwork. I am looking for advise on which of the six should I consider the strongest to develop my skills and aid me most in my future as a Professional Truck Driver.:biggrin_25519:
     
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  3. Freebird135

    Freebird135 Road Train Member

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    i believe CRST is mostly teams

    ever think about trying to get back on with ups freight??? it will remind you of old times.....same trucks you drove years ago:biggrin_25523:
     
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  4. johnday

    johnday Road Train Member

    The only company you listed I know anything about is USX. Personally, I'd never go back there, but some like them. They have autoshifters for the most part, I read somewhere they are getting some manual shifters.
    Their trucks are nice for a big fleet. I think any of the companies you listed will get you the OTR experience you want, it just depends on which one you'd be comfortable with, USX just wasn't for me.:biggrin_25513:
     
  5. BamBam66

    BamBam66 Bobtail Member

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    Thank you for the advise, all the companies read about the same, maybe i will get lucky with the one i go to.
     
  6. johnday

    johnday Road Train Member

    Good luck with who ever you wind up with.:biggrin_25525:
     
  7. BigJohn54

    BigJohn54 Gone, but NEVER forgotten

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    I'd work on a new list, based on the research I've done. I don't have any personal experience with any on your list. What about Schneider? With that list, where is Prime? Others with personal experience may offer better information.
     
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