Best company that will allow passenger quickest

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  1. rbgtag

    rbgtag Light Load Member

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    Hey all,

    Been researching this career change now for a couple of years and the info on this site is amazing. I am most likely going to go to a TDI school in Georgia at the beginning of the year, so schooling will be out of the way. I know I will have to be on my own no matter what company I choose to go with for training and them some time solo before a company would let me take my wife. We are planning on travelling together. She has no interest in driving, but our kids are grown and we are looking to do something different. Any help as to which companies are the quickest to allow a passenger? Forgot to mention that I live in the Savannah area.
     
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  3. QuietStorm

    QuietStorm Heavy Load Member

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    Most big companies say 6 months, and you'll have to pay extra every month.
     
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  4. rbgtag

    rbgtag Light Load Member

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    I saw that 6 months on Roehl's website...just didn't know if that was standard or not.
     
  5. QuietStorm

    QuietStorm Heavy Load Member

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    Pretty standard, same with both companies I worked for. more importantly though is finding a company you'll be content driving for.
     
  6. TruckDrivingtn

    TruckDrivingtn Light Load Member

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    Stevens, Total are after your training
     
  7. insipidtoast

    insipidtoast Heavy Load Member

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    Bump. I'm In the same boat. I would also like to find a company with a minimal training period. I'm not attending a top ten CDL program just to leave my wife at home while I go spend six weeks with some crabby dude locked in a truck together.
     
  8. insipidtoast

    insipidtoast Heavy Load Member

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    I saw some older threads. Maybe Holland Enterprises allows a passenger from day one.
     
  9. tscottme

    tscottme Road Train Member

    The Wilson Logistics companies ( Jim Palmer, Wil-Trans, O&S) allow pet & passenger AFTER 60 days solo.
     
  10. Chinatown

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    Need 12 mos. experience to work there.
     
  11. Chinatown

    Chinatown Road Train Member

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    Here's some that allow rider; call to find out how long before wife can ride because some websites are vague and only have "rider allowed."
    All these hire new cdl grads even if website has "experience required."
    Danny Herman Trucking
    Schuster
    Halvor Lines
    Abilene Motor Express
    Jim Palmer Trucking
    Freymiller
    Navajo Express
    Titan Transfer
    Magnum Ltd.
    Melton Truck Lines
    TMC
    H.O. Wolding
    Fischer Trucking
    Pride Transport
    Keim TS
    Make some phone calls and make a list of ones you like best.
     
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