looking for the best company to start with

Discussion in 'Motor Carrier Questions - The Inside Scoop' started by mike71089, Jun 20, 2014.

  1. freightwipper

    freightwipper Road Train Member

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    Werner, CR England and Swift are top choices for pay :yes2557:
     
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  3. T_TRUCKER.

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    No no no, CRST pays the most, CMON DRIVER DO YOUR HOMEWORK
     
    freightwipper Thanks this.
  4. PowerAddict

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    The miles stay consistent as expected for a trucking company. Sometimes they run your butt off other times it is much more relaxed but the miles balance each other out. They will run you as hard as you want to go. As for hauling glass, sometimes we haul steel coils, tubing, equipment. Thats what's nice about the glass division, if there is no glass they will give you a regular flatbed load. But there is always glass. Starting pay for students only varies by division. Your first couple raises are already set for 3 and 6 months. Some people walk out for health issues others just feel it is not for them. Only lost a few from my class. As for the tattoos not sure. I think it is case to case but that is a good question for your recruiter.
     
  5. mike71089

    mike71089 Bobtail Member

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    Talked to the maverick recruiter, no issues with tattoos as long as they aren't offensive or vulgar. They offered a nice package overall for regional flatbed. Kinda seems too good to be true so im wondering what the catch is. Said I would be up to .42 cents after 6 months. Not sure if I believe that...only having 6 months exp makes that seems fishy. Maybe I'm dead wrong and they were telling the truth idk I'm just sketchy on things that seem too good to be true. Haven't ruled maverick out yet though. Really considering garner trucking as well. The main terminal is about 20 minutes from the house and I like the family feel of the place, they were the only ones who sent.me a letter with a job offer. It's tough picking a company to go with. First time in my life everywhere I applied actually called me.
     
  6. PowerAddict

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    It is true. Pre-planned raises. Plus the performance pay, up to 6 cents per mile. I started in January and next week I will be making .50 a mile and at the end of July when I hit six months I will be making .54. Sounded too good to be true but this company rocks.
     
  7. mike71089

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    She said most weekends id be.home but sometimes it.just doesn't work. If you get stuck out the weekends you get 800 miles paid no matter what. Not sure after research though if id pass the physical stuff. I love what maverick offers im just not that strong, tall and skinny.
     
  8. BigBluePeter

    BigBluePeter Heavy Load Member

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    That's not very nice.

    Someone might actually believe you.
     
  9. freightwipper

    freightwipper Road Train Member

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    It's true, it's on their site.
    mcelroy starts at 43
    I'm with shaffer at 43 with less than a year

    good paying jobs are out there, you just have to look
     
  10. mike71089

    mike71089 Bobtail Member

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    I know some places paid well after you got some time in. I just wasn't expecting to get on with one right from the start. Figured id have to pay my dues with otr for a couple years to make some decent money
     
  11. Redbeard93

    Redbeard93 Light Load Member

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    best of luck to ya mike, i am looking at maverick also once i can get into trucking school and pass haha. I just have to get money for the school first hopefully ill see you out there someday.
     
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