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    lags Bobtail Member

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    I am just starting in this field. I am amazed at how many companies want to hire me yet have heard horror stories from truckers on youtube. I want to pick a company that I will at least be able to pay my bills and be shown a little respect. I would really like your input. I need to make a decision in the next couple of days. Thanks Lags
     
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  3. Chinatown

    Chinatown Road Train Member

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    First of all, where is your location?
    Need to know the hiring area you live in.
    Have you attended CDL school?
    Do you have any endorsements, TWIC, passport?

    Answer these questions & we can help with the good paying jobs.
     
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    lags Bobtail Member

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    I live in Michigan, between Detroit and Ann Arbor. I went to 5 week school, took road test, went to another course for safety a decision driving course. I have hazmat, tankers, double. I guess my biggest question is ..... are there any companies that have female trainers? I was told many companies did at the school but now I am finding they don't.
     
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    lags Bobtail Member

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    I don't have the passport or TWIC
     
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    Chinatown Road Train Member

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    Many companies have some female trainers, but it may be hard to schedule one.
    US Express might team you with a female; teams there make good money, but the best money for a solo driver is with tankers.

    Central Refrigerated seems to have plenty of female trainers.

    If you live within a resonable distance of NTB Inc terminal, they hire new CDL grads and may not need a female trainer since they're home most days.
    Here's some Michigan terminals:

    • Carleton / Newport, MI
    • Kalamazoo, MI
    • Stanwood, MI
    • Walker, MI
     
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    lags Bobtail Member

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    Thank you for getting back with me Chinatown. I still trying to figure out this website. I have spoken with NTB and they do not have a female trainer at this time. I spoke with Knight and they will have a female trainer available in 3 to 4 weeks as of yesterday. I may have to get over it and go with a male trainer. It just seem like if you have to live on a truck with a stranger for a month or two it would be easier with the same gender.
     
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    lags Bobtail Member

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    I just called NTB after reading your message and they do have day training as you said and I am placing an app with them today! Thank you so very much Chinatown!!
     
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