got my cdl a month ago,im 40 miles up 24 from chattanooga

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by markhammond, May 15, 2015.

  1. ChromeNut

    ChromeNut Light Load Member

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    Don't go for less than 40cpm for start. And should expect an increase in couple of months. Demand it! And in 6 months 44-50cpm. Try looking for carriers farther from your home. I'm 100%sure you can find some. Everyone is hiring these days. There are prob 4000 available positions in Chicago ;)
     
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  3. markhammond

    markhammond Bobtail Member

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    ok good ideas thank you
     
  4. CaptainDaveG

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    59halfstep Light Load Member

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    Is it my age or does this statement, I underlined in bold, ring hollow? Why wouldn't you want to pay back for training and schooling? Don't you feel you should have to pay for education?
     
  6. markhammond

    markhammond Bobtail Member

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    yes you should,i didnt word that right,im paying for my cdl schooling now..i was just surprised that if you quit averritt you had to pay back what they paid you in training with a driver...but i guess most companies are doing it now
     
  7. cnsper

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    US Express and Covenant are both in Chattanooga. There are probably 25 trucking companies in Lebanon, TN area. I believe that Averitt also has some Cracker Barrel routes. At least the last I knew they did. If you can't stick at Averitt for 6 months then you probably will not stick anywhere.
     
  8. rckbottom

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    STAY away from Chicagoland
     
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