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First truck driving job.. Where to go?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by cadams84, Jul 15, 2015.

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  1. Jul 15, 2015 #1
    cadams84

    cadams84 Bobtail Member

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    I am nearing the end of a CDL training program and I am looking for a job. I live in the northern panhandle of WV about an hour west of Pittsburgh and 2 hours south east of Cleveland if that can help you give me any suggestions. Right now I am looking for $$ and experience... I don' t mind to go out for a week or so at a time driving if need be. I going to have class A cdl w/ tanker but no hazmat. (once I hopefully pass my test) ;)

    I was considering both Maverick and Schneider. Schneider does a lot of driving for the Walmart distribution center thats about 20 min from my house so I was thinking about that, but I hear GREAT things about Maverick, the way they treat their employees and their trucks... The only thing that turns me off of Maverick is that they don't match any on the 401K...(I am told Schneider does)

    Any suggestions or ideas are helpful!
     
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  3. Jul 15, 2015 #2
    TruckDuo

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    Western Express or Carolina Cargo
     
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    Arkansas

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    It all depends on if you want to flatbed, pull a van, or reefer. That's what you've got to decide. If you want to tarp. If you want to drop an hook or if you want to bump a dock.
     
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    Longarm

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  6. Jul 16, 2015 #4
    Midwesttrucker

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    Being only an hour from Pittsburg look at some of the LTL's in that area. A lot of them will hire you on without experience. The shortage has gotten that bad. Take some extra time and send the LTL carriers a resume. You may be surprised who contacts you. Good luck
     
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  7. Jul 15, 2015 #6
    Longarm

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    I'd go with Big Orange for the sole reason that they still run manuals.
     
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  8. Jul 21, 2015 #6
    cadams84

    cadams84 Bobtail Member

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    Thanks for the replies everyone. I will research some of the LTL carries in the area and then take a look at my options.
     
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  9. Jul 22, 2015 #6
    Backhauler

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    Do your homework and the golden rule is to talk with Drivers of company that interest you. Go to the web and research the companies. Use common sense. Remember starting out is hard but gets easier once you get experience but remember companies will take advantage of you as a new driver. Those are carriers that have a high turn over and can not keep and pay experience drivers. Good Luck!
     
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  10. Jul 23, 2015 #7
    FLATBED

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    Then come on here and post about a company without giving all the DETAILS just a partial Name , No location and think your doing good for others
     
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  11. Jul 28, 2015 #8
    Towman88

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    Looking for a company that trains and dosnt require you to get your cdl permit on your own first
     
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  12. Jul 28, 2015 #9
    Chinatown

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    Earl Henderson Trucking Co.
     
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  13. Jul 28, 2015 #10
    Chinatown

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    Howard Transportation is a flatbed company with a terminal in West Virginia. This is a private carrier for Howard Industries. They have 3 terminals; WV, NC, MS.

    PI&I Motor Express
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    Earl Henderson Trucking-has guaranteed minimum weekly pay of 2100 miles @ $.38 cpm. You get this as long as you're available for dispatch and don't turn down any loads.
     
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