Needed Advice - Finding a company that works with Army Reserve schedule

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by SPC WHIGHAM, Sep 12, 2012.

  1. Pound Puppy

    Pound Puppy Heavy Load Member

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    From what I have heard TMC has the best pay for new drivers. They have nice equipment, but most big companies are the same as far as benefits and how you are treated. I was active as an 18K Spec. Forces for 8 yrs and am a reservist now, most all companies will work with your schedule if they have it in advance. Good Luck!
     
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  3. brink

    brink Bobtail Member

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    Look for companies that are VA aproved and will work with Post 9/11 G.I. Bill. You can collect the BAH portion of the chapter 33 for a year under the apprenticeship program.That's around 13k cash in a year.I know Schneider is one of the companies.

    These are a few with some info..

    Schneider National Inc.
    HQ: Green Bay, Wisc.
    Employees:18,650
    Veteran Employees: About 25%
    2010 Revenues: $3.1 billion
    www.schneider.com

    www.schneiderjobs.com

    www.schneiderjobs.com/Owner-Operators/Military/index.htm

    Jobs


    • Long haul drivers
    • Local drivers
    • Mechanics
    • Recruiters
    • IT specialists
    • Security personnel
    • Human resources professionals
    • Communications professionals
    • Marketing professionals
    • Business services professionals

    Pay
    Starting salaries range from $38,000 to $45,000 a year for truck drivers, depending on location, routes and materials hauled. Salaries for other jobs vary according to the position, education required, applicant's experience and location of the job.


    J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc.
    HQ:Lowell, Ariz.
    Employees:15,067
    Veteran employees: 15%
    2010 Revenues: $3.7 billion
    www.jbhunt.com
    www.jbhunt.com/jobs
    www.jbhunt.com/jobs/office/military


    Jobs
    J.B. Hunt has career opportunities for:



    • Operation Fleet Management (MTP) trainees. Minimum requirement: E-5 or college degree.
    • Mechanics
    • Drivers

    Pay
    Salaries range depending on the veteran's experience and the job location. MTP starting salary is $42,000 to $45,000.


    Werner Enterprises
    HQ: Omaha, Neb.
    Employees:12,000
    Veteran Employees: Approximately 20%
    2010 Revenues: $1.8 billion
    www.werner.com
    www.werner.com/content/employment


    Jobs
    Werner Enterprises has opportunities for:



    • Mechanics
    • Drivers
    • Fleet managers
    • Logistics associates
    • Recruiting personnel
    • Office personnel

    Pay
    Entry-level drivers start at $40,000 to $45,000 per year, depending the job location and route.
     
  4. SPC WHIGHAM

    SPC WHIGHAM Light Load Member

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    Okay thanks for the info everyone. I kinda had a gut feeling that was how it all operated and that they must have you back. I checked with TMC and my area is no longer in their hiring map, I was told call back in 6 months. So I guess we'll ride this interview thing next Friday and see what comes of it. I like the idea of a uniform and being clean cut, might just be a company for me. But if its a no-go I will be moving to plan B. I will tell yall that the transition from Allison autos to a 10 speed makes a whole world of difference lol
     
  5. iraqralph43

    iraqralph43 Road Train Member

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    worked at averitt for 13 years.....before I went to Iraq as KBR truckdriver..drove in Iraq...from feb 2004 till dec 2011....applied to go back to work at averitt......they said we would love to have you back....but you havent driven under dot regs in last 8 years....so averitt wouldnt take me back at all.....went to Crete ....so far I have averaged a little over 2800 miles each week....Crete is very pro-military.....So far coming to Crete has been good....if you come to work at Crete...tell them truck 33568 sent you.....and I will split the $1000 recruit money I get ....with you
     
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  6. SPC WHIGHAM

    SPC WHIGHAM Light Load Member

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    Haha okay I'll keep ya in mind! So I take it Averitt seems very legit, how was the work environment?
     
  7. iraqralph43

    iraqralph43 Road Train Member

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    I liked averitt too....I was there for 13 years....Averitt is legit...but Crete is also....Averitt said if I would drive for somebody else for 6 months..under dot rules....they would hire me back.....but Crete gave me a chance....thats says a lot to me...no way i would leave Crete now...
     
  8. SPC WHIGHAM

    SPC WHIGHAM Light Load Member

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    Thats good! The CRETE/SHAFFER website def seemed pro military. This whole webcam interview is something new to me with Averitt. Everyone says all they wanna do is put a face with the application. I was told I'd know before I leave whether I'm goin to orientation or not. I'm sure it wasn't so technological back then either lol
     
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