Best trucking companies to work for?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Seth0194, Mar 14, 2023.

  1. Allow Me.

    Allow Me. Trucker Forum STAFF Staff Member

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    FFE has/had a terminal in Bridgeview, Il (suburb of Chicago)
     
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  3. roundhouse

    roundhouse Road Train Member

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    Where are y’all located , generally?
    If you posted it already sorry to ask again.
     
  4. Chinatown

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    North Florida
     
  5. CalculatedRisk

    CalculatedRisk Heavy Load Member

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    I am located on the space coast.
     
  6. roundhouse

    roundhouse Road Train Member

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    Gotcha

    I know of a company In Atlanta that likes to hire former military or LEO, since their drivers have to pass an extensive background check.
     
  7. lual

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    @Seth0194 --

    You don't say where in "north Florida" you're located.....but if you're within say, 50 miles of Jacksonville (or Ocala)....you might give this carrier a serious look:

    Trucking Company Locations | Drive For DTI | Dot Transportation, Inc.

    Given your track record in law enforcement--I think that would give you a real advantage with them....they are pretty picky about who they hire.

    Also...fyi:

    Is Team Truck Driving at Dot Right For Me? - DTI (drivefordti.com)

    For pay, working conditions, etc....DOT is arguably THE reefer fleet to do...if reefer is one of your potential goals (& assuming you can get on with them).

    If you are not within 50 miles of Ocala, or Jax--you can still try, of course....but your odds of success drop off the further out you are.

    -- Lual
     
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  8. NvySwmr626

    NvySwmr626 Light Load Member

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    Not sure what the situation is at that terminal, but those are the MINIMUM requirements for ODFL. The amount of applications they get are through the roof. The one that was open near me wouldn’t even open an application if experience was less than 2 years.

    That said, if the OP is anywhere near Ocala, there’s some mega carrier options. It might not be the best, but after a few months the options open up, especially for teams.
     
  9. Seth0194

    Seth0194 Light Load Member

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    @lual. THANKS!! I am in St Augustine area, I will look into them.
     
  10. Chinatown

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    North Florida is a large area, so St. Augustine narrows it down and makes it easier to find a company that hires in your area.
     
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  11. Chinatown

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    CDL Fuel Tanker Driver Jacksonville, FL
    Love's Travel Stops & Country Stores
    Gemini Motor Transport - Love's
    Gemini Motor Transport is a nationwide for-hire fuel and specialty products motor carrier. In 2001, Gemini became the primary carrier for Love's Travel Stops & Country Stores.
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    EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE:
    1-2 years of verifiable over-the-road driving experience OR certification from accredited truck driving academy.
     
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