Need solid advice from those that know

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  1. Aug 11, 2016 #1
    ghostleader11

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    I'm 29 yrs old, no family. I just got my CDL last week and I live in FL. I've been recruited by Stevens in Dallas and told them yes, but now I've been reading horror stories about them. I'd really prefer to stay in FL but haven't found any offers here. Does anyone have any solid advice for me as time is of the essence. I'm scheduled to be in Dallas on Monday.
     
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  3. Aug 11, 2016 #2
    JReding

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    Have you looked at glassdoor.com?
     
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  4. Aug 11, 2016 #3
    CrappieJunkie

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    @Chinatown should be able to help. He is the resident expert. He should be by soon.
     
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    201

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    It's like 1:30 in the morning in Beijing, so Chinatown probably "pulled the pin" for now.:biggrin_25518:
     
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  7. Aug 11, 2016 #5
    STexan

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    Why is it so many don't find these forums until AFTER they make a commitment? Looks like whatever drove them here after they make a commitment would have been present in the early stages of deciding to make a commitment.
     
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  8. Aug 11, 2016 #6
    Wooly Rhino

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    Most stories have two sides. For all the horror stories you here, there are those who don't post. Don't be afraid to try new things. Your experience could be very different. You have to start somewhere and no choice of first companies will be your last company. Get your feet wet and move on.
     
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  9. Aug 11, 2016 #7
    zigstar

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    Don't worry, I am from Florida and going to Wisconsin based company to drive.
     
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    Chinatown

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    Abilene Motor Express hires Florida drivers and a few of their trainers live in Florida. Mostly drop & hook loads and trucks run 68 mph.
     
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  11. Aug 12, 2016 #9
    Giuseppe Ventolucci

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    China, you still on U.S soil or abroad ?
     
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  12. Aug 12, 2016 #10
    firemedic2816

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    He's in Henderson NV just outside LV
     
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