All large companies are bad

Hating a company for being sucessful and growing is something I don't understand. You are not alone in your dislike of these outfits. A quick read of these boards turns up the same people with the same complaints about every company. Claims of people being harmed, ripped off are a bit excessive. Words have meaning, mean what you say, say what you mean.

 

When I realize I have no control over things (well ALOT of things), my life starts to do better.

"God, grant me the serenity; to accept the things I can not change; the courage to change the things I can; and the wisdom to know the difference."

 

If that's you're train of thought, then you will end up at a CDL mill. Do your homework, there are other companies out there. Steel Warehouse, a private carrier, with probably 50-60 trucks, in Northern Indiana, had a sign up a few weeks ago, looking for drivers. It also said "STUDENTS WELCOME!" Might not be the best job, hauling steel. But it sure ain't CRE, or Swift.

 

Part A) Hauling Steel is a job, and a job is a job. I wouldn't care. The only requirement I have is that it be and Class A position.

Part B) I still am applying to any priviate carrier job that comes up in the Washingon,DC area (where I live) even if I do not qualify. If they don't specfically say a year or more, I apply. I have called the numbers in my phone book for Trucking Companies. Believe me... I AM TRYING! I am not one of those people who is just trying to wait for a job. Since I am trying to get into a new career, I am using almost every outlet available to me!

 

When? If Ever? Has anyone ever witnessed a Maverick Transportation,N.Little Rock ugley flatbed unit.Running in "The Shakey?"???? I thought NOT!!

 

Look up Smith Transport, I cant remember if they take newer drivers, but they are about 1000 trucks and I think private. They have a good set up for home on weekends and hollidays.

 

I don't doubt that you are trying! I'm saying there are private companies out there that hire newbies. Have you tried a beer distributor, or someone like a building products distributor, or Coke/Pepsi? Something to get your feet wet?

 

Recovering Alcoholic... don't think so...

The ones around here want at least 6mths to a year. It's ok. I accept the fact that I have to go to the mills. I get my experience and go. They are in control. Not me. When anger builds, breathe; as long as they don't mess with my money, I can deal with many things now-a-days. And I am ok with that. There are alot of things in this world that we don't like, but we do any way. That is the base meaning of the word acceptance.

 

Well, there are others besides the Swifts, Schneiders, Werners, and USX's of the industry. If you're committed to going to a CDL mill, choose a good one.

 

There's a good thread going on at the Favorite Trucking Co.message board, about BTC. Doesn't sound like the normal CDL mill kind of place.