Hi :) I'm Looking into Getting My CDL What's a good Company 4A Noob

You have not found ANYONE to say anything BAD about Swift? C'mon man..Are you being honest? OK,OK;It's tough starting out,but PLEASE read the 'Bad Trucking Companies' section and the Starter Companies' thread. There IS a LOT of bad out there....Be Careful.

 

CR England is promoting a zero tuition for 6 months of commitment. Starting, getting CDL and 6 months sound worth a go...

 

Good luck with that one

Let us know how it goes after a few weeks...

 

- I was going to say schneider... but the pet thing...

- Look into community college, its pretty cheap to get a CDL and you'll do a lot of hours there, which will help you get a job quicker and better one...

- Some swift drivers lied to you...

 

From what I have seen and heard. Swift might not be the worst company to start with.
CRE, is the very last place to ever consider, for good reason.

Amie, you might also consider, that being new. Having a pet with is not a very good idea.
You will be with a trainer for an indeterminate time period, depending on what company you choose. Also, you will be entering into a new environment yourself, and stress on you may manifest itself with your pet.

 

Pretty sure that no company is going to let you take a dog along with you during training. There are several that *may* let you take it after you have your training in. Also be aware that the pet deposits are large, and often nonrefundable.

 

I read that CR England does not allow pets unless you lease a truck, does anyone know of a company other than Deboer/Werner that will Train and allow pets on commercial trucks (Vans) ie. Traktor/Trailer -- and not flatbeds - that have Terminals in both North Carolina and Texas -- preferrably Houston, TX ? -- The pet is a must, and I would REALLY not like to have to lease a truck... maybe in the future, but as a NEW driver, I am looking for experience and cash, I have been on unemployment since last November, and really need a career change, and do not want to be locked into a contract or lease. The doggie is 6 lbs, small and potty trained to go on pads =)

I understand that the pet might not be allowed until after training, but after training, it is a MUST!

Can anyone assist? -- 1 other person will be joining me after training for Co-Op Team driving long hauls, and would like as many miles with the highest pay as possible.... (again after training, without leasing a truck, we need to be able to take our beloved doggie with us)

 

CR England is a good school and they pay you decent while attending, But as a career job NO...