Newby Needs Advice on Company/Division

A rookie taking home $500 isn't that bad. You are not going to make $50K your first year.

 

Go with Schneider tanker division. I don't think Millis will hire anyone unless they graduated from their CDL school or has one year experience.

Schneider tanker will set you up for some good pay in the near future. Stick with them at least one year. You will probably make real good money there & if you decide to move on you can easily move to another tanker company and make over $60K.

 

What type of trucking you do out of the gate is a very personal decision depending on the individual and his/her work ethic, expectations, and goals ... and perhaps initial home time needs. Being in Atlanta, I'd say you are in no way restricted due to home location.

I don't like to see new guys go right into tanker but some see no problem with this. Flatbed requires a real work ethic, problem solving abilities, and unique sense of pride, van [and reefer] is universal and a reasonable choice for most anyone in the beginning. Don't focus on the money. Don't push yourself into tanker or flatbed if you have any reservations in the beginning. That said, many have the drive and determination to make anything work if that's really where they want to begin.

 

Better listen to your elders. Condo and China won't tell you something that's wrong, from all I've read here.

 

Good stuff here. I want to drive tanker, already got the endorsements +HM, but I'm cutting teeth on dry van first.

 

Check out TMC Transportation. They're a flatbed company that hires newbies. Excellent training and good pay. Home move most weekends. I've never done flatbed work but I would go there without a second thought if I ever do decide to go flatbed. Best of luck and keep us informed