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Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by ThomasTrucker21, Apr 12, 2020.

  1. ThomasTrucker21

    ThomasTrucker21 Medium Load Member

    So I’ve been heavily leaning towards joint the industry. My dads been a driver for years I used to go on trips all the time as a kid and think It would be cool to holler at him on the CB a couple times before he gets out of the business. I’ve been looking at Wel companies because i see their trucks all the time in Florida. Chinatown also suggested FFE, SRT, Freymiller, MCT Comcar, May Trucking, and Abilene Motor. If anyone could give me some insight on these companies I would greatly appreciate It. Trying to avoid a “mega” carrier as much as possible.
     
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  3. Vic Firth

    Vic Firth Road Train Member

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    I imagine some of those companies have put a hold on training.
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  4. ThomasTrucker21

    ThomasTrucker21 Medium Load Member

    @Vic Firth i wasn’t really planning on going into school until after all this pandemic stuff eases up. Just trying to gain as much information on companies as I can
     
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  5. Vic Firth

    Vic Firth Road Train Member

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    There’s a few FFE drivers here that seems happy, @TravR1 WEL has been around for a long time and they have a decent reputation. Kottke out of Minnesota might be an option for you.
     
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    Wasted Thyme Road Train Member

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  7. ThomasTrucker21

    ThomasTrucker21 Medium Load Member

    Do you know if they take recent grads? I’ll be attending Tampa truck driving school as of right now
     
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  8. Wasted Thyme

    Wasted Thyme Road Train Member

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    Just make sure it's not the one at the fairgrounds that only trains in automatics. Also ffe has it's own School.
     
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  9. Vic Firth

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    If you’re referring to Kottke they did at one time, give them and all of the companies you’re interested in a call. Find out which schools they prefer you to attend, In my opinion that’s the best way to proceed. Most wont require you to live near a terminal and they should help you find a safe place to park your truck.
     
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  10. ThomasTrucker21

    ThomasTrucker21 Medium Load Member

    Isn’t the school located in Texas? Or do they multiple?
     
  11. Wasted Thyme

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    They've several locations
     
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