Recomendations for a good company: 4 months OTR exp

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Shadowdemon4360, Dec 11, 2013.

  1. Shadowdemon4360

    Shadowdemon4360 Bobtail Member

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    Newbie here needing some advice for trucking companies.
    I live in the Atlanta Ga area, graduated trucking school this year, I've got 4 months OTR experiance with 40k miles, Double/tankers cert. My DAC report has 1 ding on it (my first week driving I did a dummy in a truck stop and cracked a guys headlight).

    Im not too picky about the types of runs, i'll do OTR or local. Course, would be sweet to be home on the weekends.
    Any suggestions guys?
     
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  3. MinniesB

    MinniesB Light Load Member

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    I run for TMC and home every weekend. Been here over a year so far and no major complaints yet. Pretty good pay package for a big company. There are a lot good starter companies put three so keep ur options open and find what works best for you. Good luck
     
  4. derwood

    derwood Light Load Member

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    where do you live?
     
  5. Moon_beam

    Moon_beam Heavy Load Member

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    What are the issues that you are having with your current carrier??? No point in leaving one carrier and ending up with the same problems at the next carrier.
     
  6. Shadowdemon4360

    Shadowdemon4360 Bobtail Member

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    I live in the Atlanta Ga area
     
  7. Blue02celi

    Blue02celi Road Train Member

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    if you're looking for local just look in your area like any other job ;)
    they're out there just gotta find them, of course that one 'ding' and only 4 months is gonna limit you like crazy
     
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  8. derwood

    derwood Light Load Member

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    living in the atlanta area you should have no problems finding local or regional. I would look at flatbed for regional jobs they will have the best offer. In your area there are lots to choose from all very good at what they do, you just have to decide which one you like best. Decker ( yes I work there ) TMC, Boyd Brothers, Maverick and a few others are all good companies that should be able to help you, good luck.
     
  9. pattyj

    pattyj Road Train Member

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    Shadow you're still a newbie till you reach the 1 yr mark.You'll probably have to continue with starter companies till you gain more exp then 4 months.
     
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  10. Tonythetruckerdude

    Tonythetruckerdude Crusty Deer Slayer

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    Don't start job hopping , looking for that "good company" Stay with your current carrier , since you "are " working keep your nose clean get a year or 2 of service with them ..then you'll be in a position to pick and choose from much better home time friendly carriers....going from carrier to carrier is a real job killer for any profession.
     
  11. Shadowdemon4360

    Shadowdemon4360 Bobtail Member

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    I wouldnt be job hopping if i had a choice. I had a major dispute with my dispatcher that ended poorly for me. My fault, should have known better.
     
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