Flatbed/Specialized Trucking Companies That Hire Students

Discussion in 'Motor Carrier Questions - The Inside Scoop' started by Ford L8000, Apr 25, 2014.

  1. AZS

    AZS Honk if anything falls off

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    got to have a year exp for Lonestar, can be any experience though as long as its otr.
     
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  3. realsupatrucka

    realsupatrucka Road Train Member

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    Tmc and melton ate the only flatbed companies I know that hires students. ...no im lieng. ...boyd bros....and I think wti
     
  4. Ford L8000

    Ford L8000 Medium Load Member

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    what flatbed companies require drivers to purchase the securement equipment? I remember reading that one of the companies does, but cannot remember which one.
     
  5. n3ss

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    Prime does. Cuts back on the "i lost my tarps at the truck stop" and people generally not caring for the equipment. Last I heard they'll buy most of it back at 70%, maybe more if it's in better condition.
     
  6. Shovelhead32

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    Have you talked to Systems Transport? (855)-777-7699. Talk to Ms. Roxy Reilly. Very nice lady and will give you all the info you need. Good luck.
     
  7. Ford L8000

    Ford L8000 Medium Load Member

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    Thanks, but System Transport doesn't hire in the area I'll be living in. I thought it was Prime that you had to buy your own securement equipment, but wasn't sure. How much do they charge for the equipment?
     
  8. Gunner75

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    Boyd Bros starts at 38cpm, higher then most of the others, but last I checked you have to pay an upfront fee/deposit for the equipment, eventually you get it back, but still.

    I made my commitment with TMC, and and pretty optimistic after speaking with other drivers on here, and at truck stops.
     
  9. Ford L8000

    Ford L8000 Medium Load Member

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    I'm pretty set on applying at TMC and Roehl, but leaning more towards TMC at the moment.
     
  10. Gunner75

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    Are you speaking with any of the recruiters? Im talking with Brad in Des Moines. Then I got a call from Andrew a field recruiter. After taking what I heard from them and then tracking down a local TMC driver whos been with them for several years, I asked him to confirm their pitch, and he said he couldnt deny anything they said. Home weekly if I want to be, and as long as I am willing to do the work, and make the required performance points, that there is no reason one cant make in excess of 60+ a year. I dont want to come home weekly. Bi weekly ok, but I want the option to stay out longer if my wife gets on my nerves. He did say that their rules are bit corny, but if you stick to them, youll be appreciated and awarded. I realize that recruiters are all like military recruiters. Promise the world, but in the end not so much. So far TMC is the one company I have checked into where the drivers I have spoken to, have been able to tell me that everything the recruiters told me was true. Its just requires some work.
     
  11. Ford L8000

    Ford L8000 Medium Load Member

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    I've spoke with recruiters from Melton, Roehl, Maverick and TMC. I agree that talking with the company recruiters is like dealing with military recruiters. I think I have a leg up a little bit on that as I was an Army recruiter, so I can recognize when I'm getting a sales pitch.

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