Central Refrigerated Truck Stop

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  1. dog-n-me

    dog-n-me Bobtail Member

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    ok here goes .. been off the otr for over 20 years. been driving local class b stuff. ready to go back. supposedly central looking drivers my area s. florida. yea i know i am going to have to go with trainer (obvious). IS CENTRAL REFER A GOOD CHOICE. i know things in industry havent changed to much most companies couldnt walk there talk if you gave-em a leg up. but i got hope lol. probaly have to go for good 4 weeks with trainer or more . i still have class A that was the smart thing i did. IS CENTRAL A GOOD CHOICE THIS IS MY PRIMARY CONCERN , HOW DO THEY TREAT THERE DRIVERS/ WITH RESPECT OR CRAP ON EM?
     
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  3. chompi

    chompi Road Train Member

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    Hey Dog, I live in Fl and drove for Central. They are an excellent company. I would say large enough to keep you busy yet small enough to still treat you like a human being. I think the majority of folks on this forum are very pleased with Central. Also a lot of "ex" drivers seem to recommend them. If they are hiring in FL right now you better jump on it because they only do it for so long. They have hiring freezes down here all the time. Their closest terminal would be Conley, GA which is pretty much southeast Atlanta. A few things have changed since I have been there but I am sure the others can fill you in on any requirement details or pay etc... Welcome to the forum!
     
  4. Smurfette

    Smurfette Light Load Member

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    My class started with 36 and 34 graduated. It all depends on how many of you work together to pass the written and the pre-trip test. We all worked together.
     
  5. afsmsgt

    afsmsgt Bobtail Member

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    Started with 41 and we just graduated 22. We are in the process of getting seated on our trainers trucks now. My trainer is suppose to be in to get me between noon and 3 tomorrow. Hope the weather allows it!!
     
  6. Panhandle flash

    Panhandle flash Road Train Member

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    It is a wally world dc, on US 75 between Bartlesville and Tulsa. Checked ODOTS road condition site and it says all roads open but slick. Latest info tho was from # 1500.
     
  7. sirbrysonsmom

    sirbrysonsmom Bobtail Member

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    Thanks you guys, I was thinking about studying and taking the permit tests ahead of time. That way I would maybe be ahead of the curve. The recruiter I talked to said to study the CDL handbook backwards and forwards. Any thoughts on that?
     
  8. DriversNeededNow

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    Can anyone post their pay? What software does Central use to determine miles? How much do they pay for detainment and when does it start? What speed are their trucks governed at?
    Thanks
     
  9. mikley28

    mikley28 Road Train Member

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    Are you a recruiter?
     
  10. chompi

    chompi Road Train Member

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    Sounds like a "spy" Mikley! Good call!

    Sirbryson, I don't see any reason not too. Can't see what it would hurt. Make sure you study up on the logbooks. That and airbrakes will probably be the tougher parts of it. Unless you are planning to get your hazmat. That's definitely the hardest. At least for me it was. There should be plenty of info on the net and practice tests. Either that or maybe some current trainee could email you some. Good luck man!
     
  11. Lady K

    Lady K Road Train Member

    If you get the permit ahead of time - it will save you on some of the cost - I don't think they volunteer that info - it would cost them money then... but make sure you can come into it w/permit in hand - don't take this info without checking it out... I could be wrong!!
     
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