New Student Seeking Recommendations of Good Companies

There's a scheduled pay raise in the trucking industry? Really? I don't think there's been one in like 10 years lol

I'm unsure how realistic it is for a newbie just starting out to make $600/wk...
Seriously though, good luck in your endeavour, you're looking for the holy grail that many search for but have yet to fully find...
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Check out Roehl, and Pam.

KH

 

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I'm sorry to say that as a newbe, you're not going make that much a week. What you're wanting is a situation that an experienced driver might have the luxury to get. You have to face facts, as a newbe, you'rethe low man on the totem pole, and will be until you get that CRUCIAL first year under your belt.


I can tell you that most, if not all companies, have a rider program. YOu just need to find out what the requirements are(every company is different).


I wish you luck in finding, as JennCTW put it, the holy grail in trucking. ​

 

First, I want to commend you on a very lucid and easy to follow post - nicely laid out, too!

Second, I'm going to disagree with those who say that you're not going to make $600/week as a noobie. At even .28/mile, running 7 days or 3500 miles, you should gross about $980, which should give you OVER $600 takehome.

Given where you live, I'd say that your BEST money, right now, will be in "hot" reefer freight, produce and flowers. I know of a couple of smaller companies in NC that are doing well in that field, and if you PM me, I'll give you some names and addresses. They MIGHT be willing to take on a motivated, well-trained noobie.

As for teaming, I'm a solid believer in it! Finding the right team partner, though, is the hardest part. Living in an 8X8 box, 24/7, can ruin ANY relationship. However, if you're able to locate a compatible team partner (especially one with more experience than yourself), you should be able to find a company willing to give you the miles. DEFINITELY get your Haz-Mat certification if you're looking at any of the large companies as a team driver (most require it), as teams generally run their expedited freight, and to assure yourself of more miles.

 

attitude is everything in this industry, and it seems to me like you have the attitude of a winner and a go-getter! so dont be beaten down by those claiming you are reaching for the stars with you wants/desires, just dont expect it right off the bat...by that, i mean it will likely take a few months for any company to get a feel for your driving habits before they throw you the prime miles...but it seems to me that you are going to do just fine....just remember to not try and be a "Super-trucker" and pass anything going slower than 65 and try to keep that left hand door closed as much as possible...best to you driver

 

Your plan and definition fit Prime Inc. Check the Prime thread out under company DACs and see what you think. Despite the negative posts from non-employees and screw-ups, from the inside most of us think it's a pretty fair place to work. We're currently hiring - I believe NC works - and the company is positioning itself to be ready for the rebound. For the record, I'm a company driver, not a recruiter, and don't get anything for recommending this outfit.​

 

Ironpony,

Could you provide us with a pay scale for prime inc? What should he make after a trainer, and after his 1st year should he go with prime?

KH

 

Candun,

I'm just finishing up the CDL program there in Nashville, and from what I know/seen/heard/experienced, it's the best one around. It was extremely informative, BTW time is extensive, and the instructors are very personable and helpful.

From what I've gathered through my classmates and instructors, and reading all through these forums is, pretty much for our first year, we're probably just going to have to take whatever we can get to rack up those ever-important experience points.

I was offered a pre-hire through TMC, and am scheduled for orientation at the end of June....can't hardly wait!

 

Check out millis transfer good pay good company even for a new guy
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