Help with choosing my first company.

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Irishbloodtx, Oct 27, 2012.

  1. Irishbloodtx

    Irishbloodtx Bobtail Member

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    I need some advice on choosing who to work for. I have three pre-hires after my CDL school is over. I need some feedback on these company's please. Here are the three:
    1. U.S. Express
    2. KLLM
    3. Warner

    I would really like the help in this matter.
     
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  3. gokiddogo

    gokiddogo Road Train Member

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    I have no first hand experience working for or with any of these companies, but I can tell you I have spoke to several unhappy USX drivers. Also talked to several who quit for USX. One guy quit trucking, only ever worked at USX for one year.

    KLLM haven't heard much about

    Werner - drivers appear happy but all that electronic logging must be wreaking havoc on their income. These drivers always seem to be in the biggest hurry, always pushing their truck to it's 65 mph governed limit even where they shouldn't be. See them in a hurry at truck stops too.
     
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  4. Balakov100

    Balakov100 Road Train Member

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    Lots of the big companies are Switching to Elogs its not just Werner anymore.
     
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    Chinatown Road Train Member

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    KLLM has a big contract with Tyson.
    If it were me, would choose KLLM.

    KLLM.com
     
  6. gokiddogo

    gokiddogo Road Train Member

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    Yeah I know they are, maybe Werner just has the leash set to strangle instead of a little bit of breathing room.
     
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  7. Irishbloodtx

    Irishbloodtx Bobtail Member

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    I read that they have faster drops and pickups because of the elec. logs. They dont have to wait for a fax to get you back on the road.
     
  8. gokiddogo

    gokiddogo Road Train Member

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    I wouldn't be too sure on that .. depends where you read it and who wrote it .. I can't see shippers going "uhoh, we better get this guy outta here fast cuz of his computer log!", they don't care. If it really needed to be delivered on time you really think they would use a mega carrier like that? Evidently it doesn't matter all that much if it's late ...
     
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    cuzzin it Road Train Member

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    of those 3 i'd pick KllM...... Weiner treats drivers very badly. USX i don't know
     
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  11. sherlock510

    sherlock510 Road Train Member

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    I guess KLLM would be the top choice, IMO.

    On the flip side don't limit yourself to 3 companies just because of a pre hire...
     
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