Between a rock and a hard place!

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  1. Oct 10, 2014 #1
    Diesel&Dust

    Diesel&Dust Bobtail Member

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    Hi all,

    I'm new to TTR, but love the help and wisdom drivers are sharing. So, the last time I drove was in 2005 pulling a dedicated reefer for Werner. I want back in and have kept up my CDL, but every listing I look at requires recent experience or out of CDL school. So, are there any companies that will take a chance and provide a "refresher" program for a trucker who wants to return to the road? Right now, only CRE has accepted me, but after doing due-diligence on this website... the reports are VERY negative on CRE. I've applied to Stevens, but haven't heard back yet.

    Thanks
     
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  3. Oct 10, 2014 #2
    jsprocket

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    Prime will but no one else ever talks good about them. My brother went there for it and doing his year then going elsewhere.
     
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  4. Oct 10, 2014 #3
    kutuzov

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    USA Truck will take you, they will give you miles if you can run them, but they are always late on getting you home, after 3-6 months with them I would look somewhere else.
     
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  5. Oct 10, 2014 #4
    Jerry12

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    Today, i rcvd a call from JB Hunt recruiter named Brittany, she stated they have a dedicated position in Austin, Tx. (you've been out of the game for awhile, but it seems appropriate to forward the prospect. As for my interest...it couldnt work for myself.
     
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  7. Oct 10, 2014 #5
    Chinatown

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    Try these that have refresher:

    Western Express
    FFE
    Pride Transport
    National Carriers
    Paschall Truck Lines
    Super Service
     
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  8. Oct 10, 2014 #6
    Diesel&Dust

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    Thanks jsprocket. I have heard "almost" as much negative concerning Prime as I have England... "almost!"
     
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    Diesel&Dust

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    Thanks kutuzov. That's what I was figuring... 6-months out with a larger "mill-type" of company and then to something better. England accepted me, but from what I heard, they'll ask me to lease which would stick me there for two years.
     
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  10. Oct 10, 2014 #8
    Diesel&Dust

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    Hey chinatown. I'll look into those recommendations. I know that Stevens is also a carrier that was recommended for having a "refresher" program.
     
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    Chinatown

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    Look at Millis Transfer in Burleson, TX & need $500.00 for tuition. Company has an excellent reputation with drivers.
     
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  12. Oct 10, 2014 #10
    allisonisatranny

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    STOP what you're doing! I would recommend you go to Swift! IF you can pass a road test, they will hire you, put you out with a trainer POSSIBLY for 1-2 weeks to make sure you know what you're doing, then you're solo. You don't need to pay for school or refresher courses. They gave a pay raise to their drivers as well. CRE is still paying a measly .26 CPM, Swift is at .30 or .31 per mile for new drivers.

    Swift isn't the best company, but for starting off with experience, it is a good company for a STARTER company. I'd recommend you get your experience and move on.
     
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