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Discussion in 'Trucking Jobs' started by NightSaVage, Oct 23, 2008.

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  1. Oct 23, 2008 #1
    NightSaVage

    NightSaVage Bobtail Member

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    I am going to Sage Truck driving school in Caldwell ID, they have job placement for life. I have been reading through this forum and I have seen a lot of good and bad things about different companies. I know everyone has there favorite and least favorite companies to work for but, how will I know what company is for me? I have a wife and 2 kids and to many bills to count… Is there a company that pays well and yet gives you time off? TM
     
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  3. Oct 23, 2008 #2
    travelr

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    look around washington, haul them apples this time of year.
     
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  4. Oct 23, 2008 #3
    travelr

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    bring em south + haul those chickens back. think reefer
     
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  5. Oct 24, 2008 #4
    thomas

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    First.... chickens will not pay your fuel to get back to Washington.....



    As far as a company goes you need to weigh the pros and cons. A lot of the flat bed companies will get you home on the weekend and some van will. Look to see if the company has a regional run around where you live. Most important try to find a company you will be able to stay with for a year or more. You do not need to job hop right out of driving school, it can ruin your record. Hope this helps.
     
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  7. Oct 24, 2008 #5
    bluegrassbandmom

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    I started out at ROEHL transport then went to um... (shhh!) :biggrin_25510:JB Hunt not proud of that but my goal was a home daily job, I am now at Old Dominion and will stay there, linehaul is the way to go, good pay great company, I only worked 3 days last week but brought home over $500:biggrin_25525:. conway is good I hear, fed ex and ups is good also. Linehaul=hook a set of trlrs, go to a meet point or terminal, drop, rehook a set and go back home, no waiting no bumping docks almost no BS:biggrin_2554:. that is where its at! oh and at jb I was on a dedicated run, logged about 60-68 hrs a week (5 day work week) made pennies, now I am logging about 48 (3-5 day work week) making more and actually have a schedule, home about the same time every day. Be sure to get your hazmat and double/triple endorsements this will open up doors once you get experience:biggrin_25520:.
     
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    NightSaVage Thanks this.
  8. Oct 24, 2008 #6
    travelr

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    dude says he is in idaho, i aint never hauled any flatbed loads in and out of there, but have apples and chickens.
     
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