Please Help about companies

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by KrisAngel, Apr 17, 2014.

  1. KrisAngel

    KrisAngel Bobtail Member

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    Hello All

    My husband and I are in Driving School in Central Texas and are currently researching companies to drive as a team for.

    The companies we are looking at are:

    1. US Xpress
    2. USA Truck
    3. Knight Transportation
    4. Schneider National

    Does anyone know about these companies and their reputation in dealing with teams, including pay and miles.

    Kris Angel`
     
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  3. Richter

    Richter Road Train Member

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    I worked for arnold for 3 months. They are the little brother of USX and the 2 companies are run the same and share freight. Arnold rarely kept me moving and eqipment was always falling apart. USX has same maintenance program, so i would recommend not going with USX
     
  4. freightwipper

    freightwipper Road Train Member

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    go with 3 or 4

    none of any of them pay well however
    If it were me I'd go with Knight
     
  5. Richter

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    have you considered flatbed? (TMC) I know the miles wont be as great, but you make way more per mile and get treated better. You would have help with securment since there are 2 of you....and you could be awake more of the same hours....team when you have to, share driving when you don't need to. .20*5000 miles = .40*2500 miles. Average on % pay at TMC is .48. You may even make more flatbed then full team van.
     
  6. Chinatown

    Chinatown Road Train Member

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    Also look at JBS Carriers and Tyson Foods.
     
  7. 201

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    Dear KrisAngel, being from Wis. I may be a little partial to Schneider, but they've been around a long time, and you don't stay in business 50 years by ripping off your drivers. I see the other companies you mentioned advertise, a lot, and that would make me a little nervous. I used to pick up at Ft. Howard Paper in Green Bay, and there were a ton of Schneider drivers around, and talking to them, they seemed happy. Best of luck in your career,
    "semi" retired
     
  8. TruckDuo

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    Husband and wife team that works at US Xpress. We're making money here. No matter where you go.....get on a dedicated account. Easy work & consistent $$$$.
     
  9. IndyDon

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    I'm a new cdl grad looking for a starter company to hopefully spend at least one year with. I'd appreciate it if any cdl grad new hires would talk with me about their experiences so far.


    Thanks,
    Don
     
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  10. KrisAngel

    KrisAngel Bobtail Member

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    Hello, Richter Thank you very much for letting us know about USX.
     
  11. KrisAngel

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    Thanks Richter, For letting us know about USX....
     
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