Best company to go with.

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by talkinquackoutdoors, Jul 3, 2013.

  1. talkinquackoutdoors

    talkinquackoutdoors Bobtail Member

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    Alright guys & gals,

    I would like to know if y'all know of any companies that will hire a new CDL A driver and have them home at least every week. (yes I know this is few, far & in between). Just would like some input on companies in my area.


    Just south of Raleigh, NC.
    21 years old.
    Class A CDL
    Less than a month driving experience.

    Also if any of you know of any local dump trucking companies that might would hire me (i.e. construction companies, sand & gravel hauling, etc.)

    THANKS FOLKS!!
     
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  3. Chinatown

    Chinatown Road Train Member

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    Maverick has weekend home program & hires at 21; no experience required.
     
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  4. crete32791

    crete32791 Bobtail Member

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    There are alot of companies that will hire you..thing is to look for is which one will make you happy? There are a few things to look at. Cents per mile for a starting driver, Pet policy, Rider policy, Insurance Etc. There are alot of cookie cutter companies that will hire you and run you into the ground then there are others that wont run you what so ever. Obvisouly I should say go to Crete but at the same time if you get a great job like that you wont know what you've go to its gone. Another thing to look at is what do you want to do? There is flatbed, car hauler, reefer, dry van, oversize, hazmat, LTL, dedicated, regional, OTR and each one has its own set of challenges. Just something to think about.
     
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    talkinquackoutdoors Bobtail Member

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    Maverick Transportation, correct?
     
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    Casual Trucker Medium Load Member

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    Ok young man just to be clear when ever you ask a question about which trucking company you want some one to recommend to you if you want to stay local Always ask this question ALWAYS ( Where is the recommended company Home terminal ) Now some have terminals in multi states some don't So if you want to work local. This maverick company home terminal is Here
    http://www.maverickusa.com/contact-us
    So before you go wondering in to a place far away from home where you will find your self stuck in laaaa laaaa Land because you are too broke to say no make plans for what you are about to do Plan A,B,C,D, and so on Don't just fly there because it is free and don't go some where where you can't afford to get back Home You Hear me ? I have seen people get their live' up side down and all they wanted to do is get a darn job
     
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  7. Chinatown

    Chinatown Road Train Member

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    Yes. Maverick has several flatbed divisions plus a refrigerated division. Ask which division would be best for you considering where you live. They do have a terminal in Laurinburg, NC.

    Casual Trucker's post has the correct website.
     
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  8. talkinquackoutdoors

    talkinquackoutdoors Bobtail Member

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    Some very wise and useful information there, thank you Sir. I will keep that in mind.
     
  9. Chinatown

    Chinatown Road Train Member

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    If it doesn't work out with Maverick, check Howard Transportation. It's a good smaller company, 150 trucks, that will hire CDL graduates. They have a terminal in Kenly, NC.

    Take care.
     
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  10. talkinquackoutdoors

    talkinquackoutdoors Bobtail Member

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    Thanks for all your help buddy, I will check these companies out. I appreciate you taking time out of your day to help me. You take care as well.
     
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    dv8 Light Load Member

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    I'm looking to team up with someone from the Michigan area. Non-smoking only.

    Let me know.

    Thanks,

    Wayne
     
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