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Picking the right company?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by JoeTruck, Mar 13, 2015.

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  1. Mar 13, 2015 #1
    JoeTruck

    JoeTruck Heavy Load Member

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    Hello all, I have been reading for a few years and I am ready to hit the road and need advice for picking the right company to upgrade from a class B to a class A.
    Class B for thirty years, no accidents, no tickets in over twenty five years, no criminal problems, don't drink or smoke (anything).
    I am at the end of a foreclosure and filed bankruptcy last year, I have two credit cards and I am rebuilding my credit. Single and no attachments so being on the road is not a problem.
    I have been working for a newspaper for the last three years to get paystubs and prove steady employment, before that I was a home improvement contractor and have business licenses and a few tax returns going back over ten years.
    I am fifty five and overweight but I have had a medical card for many years and can still work.
    I would like to find the best company but would even try CRengland, I called Swift and they prequalified me but I have to have a Texas address. I would love to move to Texas but don't think I have enough money.
    Thanks in advance and please ask me any questions that may help the search. Joe
     
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  3. Mar 13, 2015 #2
    TripleSix

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    What's your 20, hand? Dont do England...or should I say, 'dont let England do you.'
     
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  4. Mar 13, 2015 #3
    SHOJim

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    Well Millis Transfer has schools in Ohio, Ga, Tx, Wi and I believe NC. I'm going to Ohio school April 6th.
     
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  5. Mar 13, 2015 #4
    JoeTruck

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    Connecticut
     
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    Puppage

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    Good luck to you.
     
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    Rugerfan

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    why did swift say you need a texas address?
     
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  9. Mar 13, 2015 #7
    JayT3

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    Only pick Werner If you can get a dedicated account and don't mind not being able to talk to anybody when you have a problem because they like to play musical fleet manager
     
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  10. Mar 13, 2015 #8
    lmcclure1220

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    Man there ain't no "right" company!! If you ask 5 drivers you will get 7 answers and all of them will be right for one reason or another. Just read the comments of trucking companies through here.

    Don't worry about 55 and overweight unless your sugar and blood pressure are too high. They have sent 3 people home from Schneider this week for that. You may find there is a big world of difference between straight trucks and combinations too! Take your time look around!
     
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  11. Mar 13, 2015 #9
    Chinatown

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    Earl Henderson Trucking Co. will probably hire you and put you in their next class. They also hire Texans, so that won't be a problem when you relocate.
     
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  12. Mar 13, 2015 #10
    Casual Trucker

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    Sorry I was Gona tell ya there all DoucheBags but as I can see some people beat me to it.You are not going to quit #####en about your job until you go & become independent and when you do finally figure it out you will be #####en about the people you are askin for advise and say we are a bunch of no good sonza bithches because we haul cheap freight and you caint under bid us because we have been there done that.So the bottom line here "JUST LEARN TO WALK IT OFF" and you know what they told me along time ago ?
    If you caint Take a Fooky'n and keep on trukin it Aint 4 U........... 10/10 Hello Come in
     
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