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recent trucking school graduate needing help please. thank you.

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by needmoney, Oct 18, 2014.

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  1. Oct 19, 2014 #21
    Chopswithafist

    Chopswithafist Light Load Member

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    What kind of work are you looking to do? Flatbed, Dry van, Tanker? You listed companies that handle these types of freight. As one other poster mentioned, why don't you look into the oilfields since you live in Texas. You will make double or triple the money as you would OTR and be home more. Most oilfield companies want you to have at least 1 year, but it doesn't hurt to call and ask since it seems all of them are hurting for drivers. Just my 2 cents anyway
     
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  3. Oct 23, 2014 #22
    needmoney

    needmoney Bobtail Member

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    I got a job offer from McElroy. They are a flatbed company and will be my very first trucking company. Just curious, do you guys know better flatbed companies than McElroy? Thank you.
     
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  4. Oct 24, 2014 #23
    needmoney

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    I was thinking of applying to Melton and Maverick. They both seem to have a good student driver program. Or are all beginning flatbed companies about the same? thanks.
     
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  5. Oct 28, 2014 #24
    Bossbandit

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    How old are their trucks? Heard they were old, that kind of scares me from this company, don't need to be broke down all the time.
     
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  7. Oct 29, 2014 #25
    needmoney

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    I am not sure yet what kind of work I really want to be honest. Though I'd like to find a company with good training -> specifically, a well rounded training for new drivers. I am willing to drive dry van, reefer, flatbed, doubles, and tankers. Also, bunch of thanks to you (and everyone else in this thread) for all your kind suggestions. :smile:
     
    needmoney, Oct 29, 2014
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  8. Oct 29, 2014 #26
    mcmanly

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    Stay far away from maverick ,they run a auto only fleet(some trucks you can switch it to a 6 speed ) . Its best to be able to use a manual well since alot of the good jobs will grade you on your pre-hire test drive and compare you to others.
     
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  9. Oct 29, 2014 #27
    Chinatown

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    Schneider Bulk(tankers)
    Halvor Lines
    Decker Truck Line
    Magnum Companies
    Pride Transport
    System Transport
    CTL Transportation
    Trimac Transportation
    Superior Carriers
    SVTN
     
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  10. Oct 30, 2014 #28
    tjp

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    Chinatown: Sure appreciate all of the valuable info you offer across much of the forum! Recent CDL school grad. Heading to orientation this weekend. Never was exposed to 45 degree backing between 2 trailers (in confined 90x90 space). Only learned straight back, offset and parallel, and tested out on those for CDL. Can you (or anyone else) offer step by step instructions on 45, as we will be required to perform that at orientation in order to be hired, and drive with trainer for final field work? I have watched some YouTube videos, but most do not offer step by step, so I can familiarize what the approximate markers should be. Thanks for any help offered!
     
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  11. Oct 30, 2014 #29
    ncmickey

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    They have a few 07s and 10s but almost all are 2013,14 and 15s
    I started solo Sept 1st and was assigned a 2010....never had a problem with it.....but 2 weeks ago I got a call to come pick up a new truck. I have a brand new 2015 Peterbilt 579....Had 54 miles on it when I pulled out of the yard. All OTR trucks are Peterbuilts with fridge, apus, and inverters.
    Also...they announced a new pay raise starting Nov 15th...You can make .50 a mile plus .5 more for hazmat
     
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  12. Oct 30, 2014 #30
    moraramis

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    Who do you have to sleep with to get on with Magnum? Seems like a carrier that paid that well would have some pretty strict hiring conditions.
     
    moraramis, Oct 30, 2014
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