Got sent home from Schneider training, what company should I go to now?

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  1. banana1989

    banana1989 Bobtail Member

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    About a month ago I got my CDL from a local community college. I went to Schneider thinking I was good to go, was really excited, wanted to work there very much. Seemed like a real good and safe company with very professional people during the short time I was there.
    When I get there I realize I didn't get enough time behind the wheel of a 10 speed. Our class had an automatic and a 10 speed, 1 trainer, with 8 students, and about a month long. Many days were spent just backing up or listening to recruiters. The road test was done in the automatic. I spent a total of about 2 hours behind the wheel of the 10 speed going around country roads. Wasn't taught how to downshift, bump and run, etc. I realized at Schneider that I'm way behind, try my best, study hard, show some improvement, but it wasn't fast enough, so I got sent home day 3. They said I could come back if I got 30,000 miles safe driving with another company.
    What if any company should I go to so that I can get some experience and confidence driving a 10 speed that won't be an absolute garbage company to work for?
    The only ones I can think of that will be willing to take me aren't known for being the best companies in the world. Right now I'm thinking about CRST.

    I appreciate any advice.
    Thanks
     
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  3. roll_tide07

    roll_tide07 Light Load Member

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    Where are you from? Please don't go to CRST!! Maybe prime can be a good fit.
     
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  4. banana1989

    banana1989 Bobtail Member

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    I'm from North Alabama
     
  5. SHOJim

    SHOJim Road Train Member

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  6. Wooly Rhino

    Wooly Rhino Road Train Member

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    I believe this is where Swift should come in. They are going to take you in like you do not have a CDL yet. Get some shifting experience and don't over think it. Shifting is done by SOUND. Listen to the music the engine makes.
     
  7. roll_tide07

    roll_tide07 Light Load Member

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    Also check out Millis.
     
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  8. Giuseppe Ventolucci

    Giuseppe Ventolucci Medium Load Member

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    Automatic trucks should be put out of service for eternity. It does no good to new drivers training them on automatic trannys
     
  9. tscottme

    tscottme Road Train Member

    Averitt has a yard near Hunstville, Al. I think they call it Madison, Al. It's a good company, pretty well organized, with good benefits.
     
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  10. Evomalo

    Evomalo Road Train Member

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    I love my auto.
     
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  11. SHOJim

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    What about a pre-op tranny?
     
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