Not a New Driver but been out the truck so What's a good Starter Company?

Some of the smaller companies may take you.With the mega starter companies you may have to take a refresher course.Don't think there is any real good starter company.They're all the same in one way or another.So I suggest filling out apps and the first one that calls go there or put the names in a hat and pick one.

 

keep looking there are plenty of smaller companies out there that won't require that recent experience crap.. And with decent pay also... Why go back to work for pennies when you can earn dollars.... If you ain't been laid in a year you don't forget how do ya,,,, same with driving.... Bet you didn't stop driving just stopped herding a big truck..... Personally i think that recent experience stuff is a load of bs.... Its a way for insurance companies to dig another nickle out of your already empty pockets.... Some posters here say you need a refresher course , they are probably paid posters and they are full of bs too......i quit in 90 and came back this last feb, i needed updated on new hos and that was it..... The hos didn't really change all that much....good luck to ya and welcome back, god speed and keep ya safe from stupid people....

 

He's right for the most part. I wouldn't start with the big companies until you check on all the other companies. Just be up front from the start. Let them know you are ready to work. As long as you have a good record it's probably not going to be hard finding someone to take you on. Even if it is, then try and find a mom and pop outfit where someone with a personality will actually listen to your story with an objective ear.

Good luck to you and hope you're all better now.

 

The problem for small companies is insurance. its nearly impossible to insure someone who hasn't been behind the wheel in the last year. Big companies self insure and thus can handle new drivers or drivers who don't have RECENT experience. Truth is a refresher program sucks, but its only 2-5 weeks out of your life. That should not make or brake who you drive for. TMC pays around .45/mile if you take the % option and has paid training/retraining.

 

I drive for Gordon, good to great company to work for. If they will take you I dont think you will be making a mistake.

 

2nd that, not a bad "starter" company. I'd say they're good for a 1-3 year stint. Good equipment, more adult treatment than say Swift. Like any larger company tho there are some office idjits, it happens.