Howdy folks, I'm new to the trucking gig, and am looking for a good company to start with. I would like to work for a company with fast peterbilts and long hauls ( more miles ). I got a buddy with a couple of trucks said he could get me in the door, and pay me 20 cents a mile. That seems fair enough but he runs stuff northeast and I heard that's a nightmare. I don't mind hauling reefers or dry box, or a gas tanker.. ( I got hazmat) . Any recommendations would be great.. Thanks!!!![]()
Any advice on good companies to start with?
Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Chickenstickin93, Mar 27, 2014.
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Depends on where you live. Put your location on the profile.
Tyson Foods has 70 mph trucks. Those fast trucks put you back on the market real fast looking for a non-trucking job.Last edited: Mar 27, 2014
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Abilene Motor Express
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20cpm , lmao ummmm, ur joking right.
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I figure 20cpm is good. If I can run 4000 miles a week that's $800! And I'll check into Abilene xpress.
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Put that tanker/hazmat to work for you and make over a grand a week.
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U can't run 4000 legally as a solo driver, plus 800 isn't alot of money, , especially after it's taxed unless he is paying u as a Independent Contractor.
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Look into the oilfield too they always need drivers. You can get paid hourly and make good money. Just remember work hard , get paid.
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Here's some good high paying companies & they all hire new CDL grads:
SVTN
Trimac
Schneider Bulk
CTL Transportation
Superior Carriers
Melton Truck Lines
System Transport
If pay isn't a top priority and you want coast to coast reefer as a solo driver, look at Navajo.mje Thanks this. -
Even Swift starts you at .25 cpm.
After a year it's about 25% more.
And like someone said, you can't drive 4000 miles per week legally, or safely.
Your buddy is not so friendly if he would use you in this way.mje Thanks this.
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