Stay away from those companies if you want to avoid being swindled. Your going to get offers from all the mega-carriers. If a company is legit...
Sounds like typical orientation lodging! Hang in there man... orientation is a blast! You will definitely leave there with some interesting...
Unfortunately you may have missed your window. Having gone two months with no driving after obtaining your license is not good. Most companies...
Texas is a good state. Illinois. The Dakotas because of the oil fields etc... For sure I can guarantee that Florida is not one of them. In...
One advantage you have is your location. There are many trucking companies in your area to choose from so get England and the other mega-carriers...
Chase, I think you misread my post.... the top paragraph was a quote from someone else. I totally agree with you and that is what I am trying to...
I would recommend constantly checking shipping prices by keeping your eyes on load boards and even just calling around to competitors to get...
I would stay where you are at. You are going to make near that driving over the road! Put aside a little emergency stash of cash and if your...
Its obvious your trainer had no idea what he was doing if we wasn't trip planning. Trip planning is crucial to making money out there. The ones...
You should be ok. After the three years go by the points and ticket come off of your license. The monetary fines and fees should have no effect...
I would say that leasing is probably the most expensive mistake but it doesn't involve upfront money necessarily. With that being said I would...
Just for chucks, I just went on the Stevens website and never have I read anything as funny as what they are advertising. Every single little...
"Yes he can see that kind of per mile pay let me explain how,,, get your cdl and get 6 months experience from any mega carriers then switch over...
As a new driver you are going to make $300-$600 a week. You could definitely make more than that but not likely at the mega-carriers (ie Swift,...
You shouldn't have to have a medical card if you don't have a CDL. If you have a CDL then YES, you need a medical card. Rules may vary in...
The big laminated Road Carrier Atlas isn't just a map, its a wealth of information! All you need to know is right there in that book. It has a...
Agreed! (to the original poster) Its called the "honeymoon phase". Another reason companies do this for the first 90 days is because they can...
When deciding on what trucks to buy, personally I wouldn't be thinking about what the drivers like. I would be buying trucks that are fuel...
I would say that whatever truck you have available would be the one to learn on. Most trucks are similar and usually only have minor differences....
Well, join the club! I think 90% of the drivers out there are looking to drive regional and be home every weekend. Not sure who sold you on that...
