Newbie here out of South Florida.

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Gearjammer17, Jul 12, 2012.

  1. Gearjammer17

    Gearjammer17 Bobtail Member

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    I just got done talking with my dad and he suggested that I try going with TMC to run flatbed so he can switch over from Super Service and we can team up and run. He's been trucking most of his life and would much rather run with him. I was looking at Stevens or FFE and also Swift but am now going to look into TMC'S training program.
     
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  3. 123456

    123456 Road Train Member

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    You need to come up with a feasible gameplan.

    First of all,

    try applying to companies that hire from YOUR area !!
     
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  4. DrtyDiesel

    DrtyDiesel Road Train Member

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    Roehl doesn't require a passport.

    Ethan
     
  5. airforcetoo

    airforcetoo Heavy Load Member

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    They did when I applied, or that's what the lady told me
     
  6. DrtyDiesel

    DrtyDiesel Road Train Member

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    I don't have one, told them I have no desire to go to Canada, they didn't ever say anything about it. Unless its literally a brand new thing their doing.

    Ethan
     
  7. airforcetoo

    airforcetoo Heavy Load Member

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    This was early last yr though; but yeah, I've read that going thru the border's a nightmare
     
  8. DrtyDiesel

    DrtyDiesel Road Train Member

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    Yeah, my trainer told me its not worth the headache


    Ethan
     
  9. vinsanity

    vinsanity Road Train Member

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    But you are the same distance from the ground no matter what elevation you are at. Wait until you are at 11,000 feet on I70 in Colorado.
     
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  10. vinsanity

    vinsanity Road Train Member

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    US Xpress takes recent grads for training. They don't have their own school like the OP wants though.
     
  11. airforcetoo

    airforcetoo Heavy Load Member

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    Tho, when I called last yr they wanted a certain amount of otr hours b4 they hired ya
     
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