no experience new driver need advice

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by memphisrains, May 20, 2016.

  1. memphisrains

    memphisrains Bobtail Member

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    Hello I just graduated a few months ago went to Covenant and some how my DOT was missed up sent back home and waiting for release but while I've been sitting here I've been thinking because TMC came and saw us and said there BS lines but guaranteed 1,000 my first week doing flat bed and Covenant will give 450 my first 90 days then move me up but want me to team drive and get hazmat what should I do because I am not one to just go with it I want what is best for me to learn and get experience
     
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  3. TROOPER to TRUCKER

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    what happened to your license that was messed up.
     
  4. memphisrains

    memphisrains Bobtail Member

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    My DOT long form had something missing then when Covenant had me do a new one and saw that I had a mental illness they said I needed work release
     
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  6. Chinatown

    Chinatown Road Train Member

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    Do you live in Memphis?
    Are you released for work now?
     
  7. memphisrains

    memphisrains Bobtail Member

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    I do live in Memphis and no I have to wait three months for this new dr to "get to know me" before she will release me for work so in the mean time I gotta bust ### for the next couple of months to pay my loan out of pocket 100% way I see it I've got this far just a little while longer I do it for the money I know I'll make but I also want to drive because I love being behind the wheel
     
  8. Chinatown

    Chinatown Road Train Member

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    OK, just have to wait it out.
    Meanwhile, start researching companies.
    When the time is right, apply to several companies.
    Ozark Motor Lines
    Abilene Motor Express
    USA Truck
    Milan Express
    TransAm
    Navajo Express
    Freymiller
    Paschall Truck Lines
    Benny Whitehead Trucking
    May Trucking Company
    Tyson Foods
    Lily
    North American Van Lines
    & plenty more if you don't like these.
     
  9. roadmap65

    roadmap65 Light Load Member

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    When you did a new Physical for Covenant you listed a past mental illness? Or listed medication you currently take for a mental illness?
     
  10. memphisrains

    memphisrains Bobtail Member

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    Both and about the companies I have a bad background so only a few will hire me
     
  11. Canned Spam

    Canned Spam Road Train Member

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    I'd skip that part next time
     
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