Any info on good company for drivers with little experience???

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  1. Chinatown

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    How close are you to Berea?

    Magnum Ltd. drivers post they really like that company and don't have a problem getting home time. One of them will probably post something for you.
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    Not close about the same I live close to Lexington Ky you seem to have a great insight on companies what do you believe would be the best option for me in your opinion in looking for dedicated or regional something with good hometime...
     
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    Yes I know that's true and I really like being home daily but the current job I have isn't cutting it money wise by the time I get payed it's hardly worth it factoring in gas etc..
     
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    Watkins-Shepard might work for you. The others I listed are OTR.
    Averitt might be OK as trooper to trucker posted.
    NTB Trucking - regional routes, can't find anything negative about the company.
    Gordon Food Service
    TMC - home weekends.
     
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    Do you know much about the training length with these companiea
     
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    Well good luck, hopefully you can get something that gets you home weekends. Once you get 6 months to a year experiance a lot more doors will open
     
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    Thank you and that's the plan thanks for the feedback...
     
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    Have you considered getting into tankers? Could get you into local fuel hauling later.
     
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    Yeah I have a tanker endorsement and hazmat I've tried to get a local job driving but none hire with less than 6 months experience...