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If I were you I'd do a really thorough search on here about Werner before I went that route. If the Dog thing is your top priority then maybe that's what you need to do, other than that I personally would cross them off the list real quick. I'm not sure what your choices would be with your home out of Cali. Have you checked out May or Watkins Shepard?

 

Almost,

Go here and check out ALL companies.

http://www.thetruckersreport.com/tr...rier-questions-the-inside-scoop/index104.html

 

I don't think that May Trucking allows pets on their trucks. Many reefer companies don't.

 

That's NOT what they told me! They told me that they DO allow pets.

Perhaps you should call Watkins and Shepard back and ask for Kristy or Darlene in recruiting and get them to clarify.

However, be aware that they DO NOT have OTR trainers anymore, so if you're a recent driving school graduate with no OTR experience, they might not be the best fit for you.

Also, know that you'll have to take an agility test that takes about an hour to complete. I didn't have any problems with it, but some might.

 

its to make sure you can physically preform certain aspects to trucking. Like stooping underneath the truck to check the jaws around kingpin. Climbing on the bed of trailer. Lifting your gearbag over your head INTO the truck. Not a big deal. If you're young and reasonably fit , you'll pass no prob. One thing. remember to BREATH during the tests. what they measure is heartrate after each test.

 

Here is a link to exactly what watkins agility test or HPE as watkins calls it actually is. The first post in the thread pretty much explains it.

http://www.thetruckersreport.com/tr...s-shepard-safety-interview-hpe-explained.html