Opinions before Decisions

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by lovetwodrive, Jan 10, 2018.

  1. aussiejosh

    aussiejosh Road Train Member

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    Put all the names in a hat and pick one out that's the best advice i could give. These days there all pretty much the same just a different colored hood.
     
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  3. x1Heavy

    x1Heavy Road Train Member

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    I suggest stick with tanker where possible. You will find some quality.

    Ive too much conflict with the likes of Associated Grocers in St Louis East at night to recommend reefer etc.
     
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  4. Paddlewagon

    Paddlewagon Light Load Member

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    You are in Florida?? Cypress and CTL are gonna be your Fl. based outfits that will get you home weekly.....Melton is true OTR flatbed company and they love to keep you out.
     
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  5. Chinatown

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    From those offers you listed, I'd go with CTL Transportation or Schneider Bulk.
    You'll make a lot more money in tankers with a lot less aggravation.
    Many companies have some type of agility test, including tanker outfits. Tanker outfits do a heart rate test, so to pass this, practice the stair step exercises. You have to pass this; if you don't, they won't continue the hiring process.
     
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  6. Oldironfan

    Oldironfan Road Train Member

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    Indian river tankline is in Florida. But never heard anything good on them.
     
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  7. lovetwodrive

    lovetwodrive Bobtail Member

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    Thanks China!! I’m def leaning more to tanker then the flats. No worries there-I am and always have been a bit of a fitness freak. I’ll practice by hitting the Stairclimber at the gym more often. I’ll be ready!
     
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  8. IluvCATS

    IluvCATS Road Train Member

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    Western Express has been getting some funny exposure on here!
     
  9. lovetwodrive

    lovetwodrive Bobtail Member

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    Guys I talked to say they sit around waiting for loads all the time. And then they get 500 mile runs. No thanks. Wheels gotta turn....
    Appreciate the heads up Jammer. All wisdom gratefully accepted.
     
  10. lovetwodrive

    lovetwodrive Bobtail Member

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    Cats.. I know there was a joke in there right?? WEx seems to be a lesser trucking group according to many.
    Arent you a flats guy for Melton Cats?
     
  11. Oldironfan

    Oldironfan Road Train Member

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    Jb express is from florida they haul bulk potatoes in reefer to Frito lay.
     
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