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Any advice on companys starting off

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Vetteman761, Jun 14, 2014.

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  1. Jun 14, 2014 #1
    Vetteman761

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    Hey guys, Just getting back into trucking after a 12 year Hiatus with which only had less than 6 months otr exp due to my sons medical issues, now son is fine Iam single and ready to get back into Trucking so needing a School to go to since my cdl lapsed due to not taking physicals , but anyhow i have been approved with england which they pretty much goated me into picking a date to start there training which after reading what I have about them probably wouldnt be in my best interest, then I was thinking Werner which I dont see or hear too much bad about them, us express and one Iam leaning towards is Roehl... I know starting off again its a crap shoot pretty much because alot of these companies are bottom feeders but would like to start off with one that doesnt #### around too much lol Iam in Louisville, ky if anyone has any ideas.... thanks
     
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  3. Jun 14, 2014 #2
    Chinatown

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    Werner and USX don't have CDL schools.
    Roehl is OK, but make some more comparisons before a final decision.

    Look at these 4 that have their own CDL school.

    Roehl Transport
    Millis Transfer (Eastern half of USA)
    Midwest-Coast Transport (MCT) (coast-to-coast)
    Southern Refrigerated Transport (coast-to-coast)
     
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  4. Jun 14, 2014 #3
    RubberDuck198

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    I started out with CR England.

    If you plan on going the mega route, then I'll offer you a few pieces of advice:

    1) Don't lease a truck. Stay as a company driver.

    2) Don't become a trainer if you value your life.

    3) Grab your 2-3 years of experience and then get the heck out.
     
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    Moosetek13

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    No mention of Swift?
    I'm sad.

    A company that is everywhere, and not too bad to work for.
    Just be careful about the lease option, or the mentor route.
     
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  7. Jun 14, 2014 #5
    blairandgretchen

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    Please erase cre from your list.

    Look at roehl or millis, or Swift, with the above caveat.

    No possibility of paying your own schooling and skipping the megas?
     
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  8. Jun 14, 2014 #6
    blairandgretchen

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    And please post your location - it helps a bit.
     
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  9. Jun 14, 2014 #7
    seamallowance

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    He tucked "Louisville, KY" into his post.
     
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  10. Jun 14, 2014 #8
    RubberDuck198

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    What's the problem with CRE? I had no issues there as a company driver.
     
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  11. Jun 14, 2014 #9
    seamallowance

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    Amongst the forum posts, CRE often is rated well below herpes in popularity.
     
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  12. Jun 14, 2014 #10
    RubberDuck198

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    Because people drink the kool aid and lease a truck expecting to make big $$$. As long as you stay as a company driver, CRE ain't that bad.
     
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