Before i go all in

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Tigerstail, Apr 11, 2018.

  1. Tigerstail

    Tigerstail Bobtail Member

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    Thanks for all the info so far!
    Chinatown

    So, what I've heard so far... Stevens is a good place to start.

    I have my class A , no practical experience. Got it on my own. No school.

    Im in Sioux city ... it makes me feel a little guilty...but, does anyone know a local to me* company that will put me on?

    Stevens has me coming down next week and I love having my foot in the door, but having said that,,, am I leaving money on the table? ...

    I would love a local gig to keep me with my woman, cuz girls rock!

    Tell me your thoughts or questions .
     
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  3. Drivingotr4life

    Drivingotr4life Light Load Member

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    Go to Schneider bulk
     
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  4. Drivingotr4life

    Drivingotr4life Light Load Member

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    Local gig yeah learn tankers.. or get an ltl job with old dominion or something look man I'm all about the ladies too that's my long term goal ltl drivers make the most over the long run and get home... while your over the road starting out check bp or tinder.. maybe even pof.

    Snap sorry lol misread your thing you already have a girl haha but yeah tankers or ltl I'm sure Chinatown will say the same thing
     
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  5. Express12$

    Express12$ Medium Load Member

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    Local garbage trucks
     
  6. Hoofbeats

    Hoofbeats Road Train Member

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    Going with Stevens isn't having your foot in the door. Going with Stevens is having your foot step in a big pile of crap.

    At least you already have your CDL and can walk away at any time.
     
  7. Express12$

    Express12$ Medium Load Member

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    Those big company pay worsens Wal-Mart..
     
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  8. Farmerbob1

    Farmerbob1 Road Train Member

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    Stevens is a training company, and they train well. The pay is definitely low, but once you put six months to a year in, without screwing up too badly, you can get a job at almost any company that hires drivers with only a little experience.

    Nearly every person in Safety and Operations that a driver might talk to are experienced drivers. That's golden if you are the sort who will pick up the phone when you need help.
     
  9. WesternPlains

    WesternPlains Road Train Member

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    Forget Stevens.
    You got tons of companies near you.
    I remember a tanker company near there. They hired and trained new grads. They wouldn’t hire me cause of where I live.
    You literally have a smorgasbord of companies near you! Start looking!
     
  10. Chinatown

    Chinatown Road Train Member

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    I agree with Post #7 since you haven't been to cdl school.
    I'll try to help if you promise to watch this YouTube video:
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    Apr 21, 2014 · Singing Cowboy Gene Autry and the Cass CountyBoys sing "Sioux City Sue" from his movie "Sioux City Sue" fromRepublic Pictures 1946 ... Sioux City Sue ..
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  11. Chinatown

    Chinatown Road Train Member

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    Here's one, but the qualifications are confusing. Says you need 2 years experience, then it says "Must hold or be able to acquire a Class A CDL (Commercial Driver License) with AIRBRAKE, Tanker Endorsement and Hazmat Endorsement within 90 days of employment."
    Shag Driver (Local) - Nights
    Wells Enterprise - Le Mars, IA
    They have an online application or you can probably go there in person and apply.
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