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New Driver in Chicagoland needs advice...

Discussion in 'Discuss Your Favorite Trucking Company Here' started by mjez, Jan 18, 2015.

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  1. Jan 18, 2015 #1
    mjez

    mjez Bobtail Member

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    Hi,
    I'm about to get my CDL next week and was wondering if anyone here has any recommendations as far as getting a good job in Chicagoland.
    I would prefer being on the road than local for starters... I don't want to end up in one of those places that want you to drive without getting any rest and being at home for more than a day is not an option....
    Any recommendation?
    Thanks
    MJ
     
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  3. Jan 18, 2015 #2
    Lonesome

    Lonesome Mr. Sarcasm

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  4. Jan 18, 2015 #3
    ncmickey

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  5. Jan 18, 2015 #4
    Florida Playboy

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    Avoid all the 1099 Elk Grove Village companies. Most of them are crap. I heard pretty good things about JKC Trucking in Summit IL.
     
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  7. Jan 19, 2015 #5
    Triumph

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    Roehl would be a good starting company for you. They have different options depending on where you live. You may be able to do 7 on, 7 off, or you could do 14 out, 3 off. Of course, you can stay out longer if you wish too. I used to be a trainer over there. They're not a bad outfit. I only left because I make more money now as a solo, with a smaller fleet and non forced dispatch. Roehl has a terminal in Gary, IN. If you're around the Chicago area, that's likely where they have you go for orientation.
     
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  8. Jan 19, 2015 #6
    Bumper

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    Avoid the Commies at all costs.
     
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  9. Jan 19, 2015 #7
    IH Truck Guy

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  10. Jan 19, 2015 #8
    mp4694330

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  11. Jan 19, 2015 #9
    77smartin

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    JKC has 31 crashes in the last 24 months...4 fatal...wow.
     
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  12. Jan 22, 2015 #10
    mjez

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    Thank you all for your input..... I'm still trying to decide on what to do... Having family and kids I would need to find something that gives me at least weekends home or at least two days home a week to spend time with family.
    Thanks again for your information.
     
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