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Advice for newbie?

Discussion in 'The Welcome Wagon' started by Grislywhip, Oct 4, 2024.

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  1. Oct 4, 2024 #1
    Grislywhip

    Grislywhip Bobtail Member

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    I'm soon to join the trucking industry my question is I have a bit of a criminal background non serious (felonies) driving record is great if that helps. I've looked around for companies and school to work with me PAM, PREMIER, KNIGHT AND Millis transfer will work with me I've researched them all and they all have no so good reputation I guess ima take a gamble with either jus to get my foot in the door to get experience anybody out here worked for these companies? Any recommendation?BTW Swift won't hired due to gap in my work history
     
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  3. Oct 4, 2024 #2
    Eddiec

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    Remember that you have a reputation also, so it goes both ways when it comes to the gamble, so keep your attitude in check.
     
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  4. Oct 4, 2024 #3
    Grislywhip

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    Those are some wise word never thought of it that way
     
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  5. Oct 4, 2024 #4
    Chinatown

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    PREMIER is a private cdl school, right?
    Knight and Millis are fine. Ignore any bad press you read about them. There's complainers in every company.
     
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  7. Oct 4, 2024 #5
    Grislywhip

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    Yes premier is private school from me looking round nobody has nothing good to say bout nobody lol anybody willing to help me grow I'm thankful jus wanted some insight
     
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  8. Oct 4, 2024 #6
    snowmantrucking101

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    During school, company orientation, etc. you're being heavily watched and all part of the interview process.

    As stated...attitude in check always. Swifty is part of Knight and they have a gap problem? Weird...
     
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  9. Oct 4, 2024 #7
    Grislywhip

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    Thanks man I have a got attitude I'm jus wanna get my footbin the door get some experience all while seeing the country and make some decent money
     
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  10. Oct 4, 2024 #8
    OldeSkool

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    This is true. People tend to spread their bad opinions of employers a lot more than the good. The guys that are happy just keep their mouth shut and work.
     
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  11. Oct 4, 2024 #9
    bryan21384

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    All of those will work. Nobody hardly puts reviews unless they're complaining. It's all about your attitude in this industry. You get what you put out. Once you get your license, keep your head down and run the miles, conduct business how they want you to, you'll be fine at any company.
     
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  12. Oct 4, 2024 #10
    Grislywhip

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    That's the goal in mind my friend..cdl permit test Oct 21st
     
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