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CAN YOUR SPOUSE RIDE WITH at Covenant?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by PainNdaNeck, Jan 29, 2011.

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  1. Jan 29, 2011 #11
    PainNdaNeck

    PainNdaNeck Light Load Member

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    From: Covenant
    Sent: Saturday, January 29, 2011 1:05 PM
    To: Nick Robinson
    Subject: RE: Covenant Transport Application Received


    No, you can have a rider...Are you an experienced driver??
    You're misunderstanding the family plan: It's two drivers=1 experienced driver & 1 student driver....

    From: Nick Robinson
    Sent: Saturday, January 29, 2011 5:59 PM
    To: Covenant
    Subject: Re: Covenant Transport Application Received



    So if I were wanting to be a solo driver and just have my wife ride along it would not be an option from what I am understanding unless she went through the school too?
     
    PainNdaNeck, Jan 29, 2011
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  3. Jan 29, 2011 #12
    Jonny1

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    It would be nice if they gave you some complete information, like.....how many months before you can have rider, what age, what is the cost, etc.....pretty tight liped!! lol
     
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  4. Jan 29, 2011 #13
    PainNdaNeck

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    From: Covenant
    Sent: Saturday, January 29, 2011 1:22 PM
    To: Nick Robinson
    Subject: RE: Covenant Transport Application Received


    She will not be able to assist you any way, unless she has her CDL class A. We are mainly a team company, we do not have many solo positions available.

    From: Nick Robinson
    Sent: Saturday, January 29, 2011 6:13 PM
    To: Covenant
    Subject: Re: Covenant Transport Application Received



    ok right now I am a student with International Trucking school. I was looking at after my phase 1 and phase 2 training on wanting to go solo but wanted my wife whom is a NON-CDL drive to be with so I would not have to be concerned with home time. also I would show her the Helper/ Backing duties to assist me on the road.



    Thanks Nick Robinson
     
    PainNdaNeck, Jan 29, 2011
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  5. Jan 29, 2011 #14
    NoCoCraig

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    USX has a rider policy. Your child 10 and over or spouse can ride along. You have to get a rider permit and pay $25 a month for liability insurance. This is current info.
     
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  7. Jan 29, 2011 #15
    Jonny1

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    Yes, I thought he wanted to take the whole family along for the ride, and knew that wasnt happening. I hope they continue that policy over at USX, like I stated, the company I started with did allow children of a certain age during the summer months and then quit doing it.......then quit allowing spouse too. I think its good for your spouse to spend sometime with you, so they know what your up against out there on the road.

    I think it would serv companies well, to allow a non spouse rider too, so many poeple would like to check out this industry and there is no better way then a ride along. Might be a good recruting tool within certain limitations.
     
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  8. Jan 29, 2011 #16
    PainNdaNeck

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    Never said i had kids i only ever stated my spouse....and i have been playing email tag with my recruiter still waiting on the last one i sent her. well for me having my spouse with = no home time scheduling needed....no kids and no major family to concern myself with.
     
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  9. Jan 29, 2011 #17
    Lady K

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    I don't know a thing about Covenant - but where Hubby and I are going - if I wasn't going on as driver, I could as passenger after he completed his training... just a small $ to cover additional insurance. Hubby's cousin is doing that with his wife. She doesn't want to drive.
     
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  10. Jan 29, 2011 #18
    PainNdaNeck

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    Yeah biggest thing i want to do is get in get my time in and then maybe find a place that I can do that with.
     
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  11. Jan 30, 2011 #19
    Katey

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    COn-Way Truckload also allows riders. I have been on the truck for over 2 years and we have never had to pay a penny for me to be.
     
    Katey, Jan 30, 2011
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  12. Jan 30, 2011 #20
    Jbrake1960

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    If you are going with covenant, they stated they are mainly running teams now. If you plan on running solo you should look at another company.
     
    Jbrake1960, Jan 30, 2011
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