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Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by kilroy2963, May 10, 2008.

  1. May 10, 2008 #1
    kilroy2963

    kilroy2963 Light Load Member

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    So who would be a good company to start out with as a recent grad of trucking school. I went to Werner and that was a joke, and Swift scared the hell out of me!! I live in Massachusetts so it has to be a company that hires out of this area.
    So far all these big OTR companies seem to all pretty much suck from what I read in here. So with that said, where does that leave me. Ive been trying to get a local job but that seems pretty impossible.
    The truck doesn't have to be a Tractor Trailer or OTR company, Im willing to drive a straight truck, dump truck or garbage truck. Bottom line is I need a job and quick. If I cant get a job with a decent company then Id rather just go back to working the dock.
    At least I wont get killed by some former ex-crack head, ex-felon Swift driver.:biggrin_2559:

    FYI-I still can go back out with Swift to finish my 6 weeks, but I am doing everything I can to avoid that.:biggrin_25525:
     
    kilroy2963, May 10, 2008
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  3. May 10, 2008 #2
    kilroy2963

    kilroy2963 Light Load Member

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    Hell, I'll settle for driving this at this point!! LOL!!:biggrin_2559:

    [​IMG]
     
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  4. May 10, 2008 #3
    Newbie2be

    Newbie2be Bobtail Member

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    Woof! I would avoid the above truck. I drive one of these (pic below) down in Texas. Might be looking to go on the road soon though. Thinking about US Xpress.

    [​IMG]
     
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  5. May 10, 2008 #4
    elharrison

    elharrison "Iam on my way"

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    ooo sweet ride, rust bucket express
     
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  7. May 10, 2008 #5
    Lurchgs

    Lurchgs Road Train Member

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    Doesn't it say "Swift" on the side? it's hard to make out.

    Kilroy - the best advice is probably "stay away from the big 6". After that, look for companies that offer to train you - they will often accept recent school grads - particularly if the school is PTDI certified.

    Also, if you are not absolutely set on OTR, check out local companies. There are lots and lots of them - some of them WILL hire fresh meat.
     
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  8. May 11, 2008 #6
    kilroy2963

    kilroy2963 Light Load Member

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    So who exactly are the big six?? Werner, Swift and??
     
    kilroy2963, May 11, 2008
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  9. May 12, 2008 #7
    Lurchgs

    Lurchgs Road Train Member

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    The big six are not necessarily the biggest six trucking companies out there - just the ones you hear the most complaints about:

    Swift
    Werner
    Covenant
    CR England

    uhhh.. oh, man! Brain fart! froze... up... damage.. damage... drive head on platter.. ow!

    For the life of me, I can NOT remember the other two-to-four.

    I feel so ashamed!
     
    Lurchgs, May 12, 2008
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  10. May 12, 2008 #8
    slowpoke1967

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    kilroy if it was me and i didnt want to go over the road any more coz i cudnt do things that i didnt want to do or wanted to cry about and lived in worcester, mass i wud call nova services 410-242-0850 ask for jenn or cindy and see if they wud give me $16.00 - $20.00 a hr to drive for them.dont go in there talking about ex-crack head, ex-felon Swift driver.
     
    slowpoke1967, May 12, 2008
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