Almost done with school .... where do I go??????

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by rroney7768, Sep 9, 2014.

  1. rroney7768

    rroney7768 Light Load Member

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    Hi everyone,

    I'm in the weekend program at Fontana, CA Roadmaster and will be done on Oct. 5th. I've spoken to a few companies and would just like opinions from drivers with experience in these company's.

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    Con-way
    Knight
    Melton

    I would like honest open opinions but I'm not interested in hearing from people who just like to ##### and whine about how they got "screwed" by a company when everyone knows full well this life just isn't for you. I hope that makes sense lol
     
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  3. Starboyjim

    Starboyjim Road Train Member

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    If you can get on with Conway, do it. I been with them 1 1/2 years, good company. Good pay, @2,800 miles/month or more.
     
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  4. Moon_beam

    Moon_beam Heavy Load Member

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    Starboyjim, do you work the dock as well as drive a total of 14 hours before taking a 10 hour break?
     
  5. Iceman1984

    Iceman1984 Light Load Member

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    Well, my experience is limited. But, I'm with Melton and still on the trainer's truck. I've met a lot of drivers here and all speak highly of this company. Haven't really heard any complaints so far.
    I haven't been here long enough to really form an opinion or have anything to compare it to but I like what I see so far.
    The pay is good, nice equipment, good health benefits, rider and pet policy are the reasons I chose Melton over other companies.
    You can always message me on here if you have any questions. Good luck in whatever you choose to do.
     
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  6. rroney7768

    rroney7768 Light Load Member

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    Con-way freight starts cdl grads out on the dock I believe. Experienced drivers go directly to driving. Con-way truckload doesn't start you on the docks.
     
  7. rroney7768

    rroney7768 Light Load Member

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    My top priority is dog policy. Melton is at the top of my list. I'll definitely message you. Thanks.
     
  8. rroney7768

    rroney7768 Light Load Member

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    Are you with truckload or freight? OTR?
     
  9. alone

    alone Light Load Member

    Off topic here, but how has it been at Roadmaster for you? I'm working on getting into that place. Do you know if they have new classes starting every week?
     
  10. rroney7768

    rroney7768 Light Load Member

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    Its good. They have good instructors and they teach you well. What they teach is what you'll need for the dmv test, not necessarily real world but we get that when we start training at our first company.

    I'm not sure how often new classes start. I'm in the weekend program, 8 weeks, new classes start every month.
     
  11. GenericUserName

    GenericUserName Road Train Member

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    I have heard good things about melton as well and if you want to do flatbed i would go for it. More money in that niche of trucking. No experience with them or any of the other companies listed though.
     
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