Making The Change To Trucker

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Redbeard007, Dec 31, 2016.

  1. Redbeard007

    Redbeard007 Light Load Member

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    Once i get credit cards paid off, and get my pickup fixed i will be leaving my job to attend school in my home state of north carolina for 8 weeks. Schneider, Cargo Transporters and Celadon do orientation in north carolina. Asking for Advice here, Which one is the best, i understand the Ads online and in papers are to get drivers in the doors and i dont want to accept school payment from a company i dont want to stay with. I would like to Run OTR without going North East ( i know right) Is it possible for a Company Driver to Say where they want to go and where they dont want to go? I would Like an Inverter for a Small Cooler/Fridge and maybe even a Small Tv for a Gaming Console. But isnt a DealBreaker, i can always use a plug in cooler for my food. Home time isnt a concern im single , no kids ,etc. All im worried about right now at the ripe age of 22 is making money. Would eventually like to get into Owner/Operator.
     
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  3. Texas_hwy_287

    Texas_hwy_287 Road Train Member

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    Get @TROOPER to TRUCKER he's from south Carolina close to where you at, I'm sure he will point you to the right direction. Good luck
     
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  4. Redbeard007

    Redbeard007 Light Load Member

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    TROOPER to TRUCKER Anything Is Possible

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    Schneider has a big yard in Charlotte unless something has changed and good options regional van or taker etc
     
  6. Redbeard007

    Redbeard007 Light Load Member

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    Well after more research Cargo Transporters looks better. but what does pay on randy mcnally PRACTICAL MILES mean? i want to get paid for every mile that truck moves.
    • Mileage Based on Rand McNally PRACTICAL MILES
     
  7. TROOPER to TRUCKER

    TROOPER to TRUCKER Anything Is Possible

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    Practical is zip code to zip code to zip code miles. Hardly any companies pay actual miles.
     
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  8. miss elvee

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    Very rare to get paid every mile she moves as a greenie. Thats called hub miles, and paying hub is pretty rare.

    At least its not household goods miles. You lose about 10% mileage on those.

    Practical miles are close enough. Think zipcode to zipcode.
     
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  9. Redbeard007

    Redbeard007 Light Load Member

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    Ok cool! So i wont be getting "Screwed" going practical mile. thats fine i suppose.
     
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    miss elvee Heavy Load Member

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    Nah. Its close enough for now.
     
  11. TROOPER to TRUCKER

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    Yeah you will companies will that's how they hang around.
     
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