Best companies for a wannabe trucker?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Dariq843, Aug 27, 2013.

  1. Infamousss11

    Infamousss11 Light Load Member

    With Crst there trucks are ######
    no apu & no idling policy
    your pay check will be / NEGATIVE balance

    lol how do you work a week & get negative pay

    & TRUST ME
    PRIME is wayyyyyy better
    and for a person with no CDL license going thru there program
    it takes about 6 months to 1 year <[slower learners] to get it & be
    SOLO

    trucks are better
    newer equipment
    pay is HIGHER
     
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  3. orion1

    orion1 Bobtail Member

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    Got your Pm and thank you.
    Can't respond by PM at this time not enough post done yet.
    But yes looking for the best company sponsorship training that I can get.
    Not many to pick from with good Rep.
    Or out side hiring area.
    My brain is bent trying to research all I find good Rep or not.
    Been doing it so long.
    I know it won't be right all the way but get that year training in and hope for better.
    Looking at Prime Pretty Hard.
    Any help would be great.

    Thanks for the PM.
     
  4. orion1

    orion1 Bobtail Member

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    OH Yea Infamousss11 ; For got to tell you this.
    I have a Class A Permit & Tanker Hazmat endorsements.

    Got to get this right the first time need a job.
     
  5. Infamousss11

    Infamousss11 Light Load Member

    Inbox me bro
    how old are u

    if you have a permit your ahead of the game a lil
    no need to go to the dmv for test
    get on a truck
    get experience
    wORK
     
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  6. orion1

    orion1 Bobtail Member

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    Sent you a PM on your question, sorry it took so long to get back to you was tied up by phone call .
     
  7. Yankneck

    Yankneck Bobtail Member

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    So is there any other companies with a CDL program besides Prime that would be recommended. I am coming to conclusion that CDL school is just not going to be an option for me anytime soon. I want to be able to get the experience required so I can do a local gig with Pepsi or the local Beer trucks as they seem to pay pretty well & I would be home with my wife & 3 kids every day. Due to some OLD unfinished legal issues am leery of even applying for HAZ-MAT at this point & I'm kinda leery of doubles without actually being able to practice with them.
     
  8. TruckDuo

    TruckDuo Road Train Member

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    How much is CDL school where you live ? In Illinois, it's about $2,000. If I were you....I'd put it on a credit card then that lets you go with any company you want.
     
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  9. Yankneck

    Yankneck Bobtail Member

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    CDL school about 5 G around here. They offer a loan for 4 thousand of that. I don't have $1,000 or a CC able to put that much on or I would have done that already. Getting desperate but don't want to make a horrible choice so hoping the experts here can help out with info.
     
  10. CharlesS

    CharlesS Light Load Member

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    Have you looked into a grant? I applied and got one starting class on Monday. Will finish up before Christmas and won't owe anything when im done. Also will have the opportunity to apply to as many different companies as I want, with no commitments. I just didn't want to start out driving already in debt for school. Just an option.
     
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  11. Yankneck

    Yankneck Bobtail Member

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    Where did you apply for the grant? I'd be open to this just want to be able to get my CDL. Have taken learner's tests just need DOT physical to actually have CDL learners
     
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