Newbe needs advice-PLEASE!

Howdy all,

I have been thinking about geting into trucking for the last 15 yrs or so, and feel the time is right to do it.(I think)

I have been researching as many carriers as I can, and to be honest it is overwhelming. They all make the same promises and all state to "treat drivers with respect" etc.

With no experience I am limited to the carriers that will provide training or reimburse for 3rd party schools.

I am limited by my driving record which has 3 moving violations (2 speed at-18MPH over, 1 improper turn) in 3 yrs. The latest speeding in Sept. 07.

Werner and Covenant have no problem with that, but Schneider, Crete and Star do for instance.

I am seriously considering Werner or Covenant, but am hearing great things about Roehl. What's their requirement on personal MVR?

As a newbie I need a carrier that will train me correctly and be honest and treat me respectfully. Any suggestions? (please)

Being a father of 4, hometime is a factor, but so is $ and as a newbie, a dedicated run would'nt hurt either.

PLEASE, any advice at all is welcomed.

Thanks, and God bless...

 

Thanks for the response.

Do you think a new Driver could make it with Werner, long enough to move over to Crete?

Any opinions about US Xpress, KLLM or P.A.M.?

Thanks again!

 

Thanks for the response.
Let me know how it goes at KLLM please.

tichdaddy

 

Thanks for this great advice.

Any more suggestions are welcome!

God bless...