For anyone considering going to US XPRESS, make sure that you have your stuff totally in order before you leave for orientation. This includes...
At 5 months, you’re almost halfway through your contract, so try to tough it out a little longer if you can. If you can’t take it no more and...
Thanks for the suggestion
One recruiter told me that they would work with me some if I needed help and even said that they have simulators and other forms of training. But,...
Hypothetical Question: If an experienced driver (1 or more years) left trucking to pursue other interest and wanted to return, how hard would it...
I've been with CFI for 4 months. Their finishing program consists of the student driving for 7,500 miles. It's not team style like many of the...
Always remember that orientation is like a week long job interview. Always be on time, clean, respectful and no drinking at all. You’re not...
Is it possible to go back to Springfield and take your upgrade test and still team with him? This way, They will be paying you per mile and if...
It's time to look for a new job. If your boss doesn't have the $$ to fix the a/c, it's only a matter of time before your payroll checks start to...
I suggest that you continue to work with the training department at Prime just to avoid orientation and training with a new company. Your...
Have you checked out companies like Prime that have Flatbed, Tankers and Reefers or Maverick that has Flatbeds, reeders and glass, that way, if...
Avoiding team training and driving were hot buttons for me also. CFI and Schneider both met my requirements and gave me pre-hires. I went with CFI...
Your friend that quit his first company after only 3 months possibly was viewed as an unstable job-hopper by the company. So yes, take your time...
I passed my backing and road test today in the rain and so I am an official Class A driver again.!!! I drove for PAM back in like 2006, 2007 but...
Have a safe trip. My class started taking our state CDL exams yesterday, roughly 50% passed all 3 parts on their first try. I passed my pre-trip...
Did you make it to Crowder College? If so, did you enjoy the Tornado Warning Evacuation today?
[Qo pass the road test, most companUOTE="HWYSLAVE, post: 7793796, member: 221585"]Let me know if you find someone to give you some seat time. I...
Many of the larger companies "train" by running team loads. This is unsafe, as you, the rookie, will more likely be driving at night while your...
You definitely want a school with 160 hours or more for the best options after you graduate. At one time, a school being PTDI certified was a big...
Good Luck to you. Hopefully, I'll be in orientation on the 27th. As long as you're trying and making some progress, they'll give you a couple of...
