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covenant:Have I lost my mind

Discussion in 'Motor Carrier Questions - The Inside Scoop' started by big wheels, Nov 22, 2009.

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  1. Nov 22, 2009 #1
    big wheels

    big wheels Medium Load Member

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    After reading tons of threads about covenant. After being unemployed for 159 days of looking for the best trucking company to work for. I have only one offer. As of now. Base on the fact of economy and the state I live in(Florida panhandle).There is not a lot to choose from.I might not have been looking in the right place, or just wrong timeing. But with holidays here. unemployment sucks. I'm going to covenant transport. 12/07/09 starting the training of 30 days then 30 days teaming.Yea.right. I'm going to try 1 year. But after 6 months I'll start to see what companies are willing to hire me. So all you trucker, Let me have it. Let me know what you think about it. Thanks for your time.
     
    big wheels, Nov 22, 2009
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  3. Nov 22, 2009 #2
    kwswan

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    do what you have to do to make a living. hope it works out. good luck.
     
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  4. Nov 22, 2009 #3
    ampm wayne

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    I have a good friend that drives for Covenant. She had to go through alot to make it. She did make it and seems to be happy.
     
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  5. Nov 22, 2009 #4
    big wheels

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    ampmwayne: glad to hear she made it. Glad someone did. Did she go solo or teams.
     
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  7. Nov 22, 2009 #5
    jtrnr1951

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    Good Luck Brother,
    I know things are tough down here for us floridians. Hang tough, stick it out, and see if you can't stay teaming. Team sux, but at least you'll get some miles. I left orientation there in 2002, bob-tailed home, I saw enough to change my mind. Not many choices now, you do what ya gotta do. Later
     
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  8. Nov 22, 2009 #6
    big wheels

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    kwswan got to do somethang thanks. Any inside scoop on how covenant. That I have might not have missed. Training, solo,teaming,any covenant drive out there.
     
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  9. Nov 22, 2009 #7
    big wheels

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    jtrnr1951 in 2002 why did you leave orientation. How much did you see if I may ask. ps. I have a 1951 chevy truck in my back yard.
     
    big wheels, Nov 22, 2009
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  10. Nov 22, 2009 #8
    ampm wayne

    ampm wayne Heavy Load Member

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    She runs solo on a WalMart dedicated account. She went through all the steps. She went with trainers,ran team,and then went solo. She was a new driver with very few options. I met her through this Forum. We talk when we are both out on the road. She is a very independant person and that has helped her.
    You can make it also. The pay is bad when you start. It will not be easy. If you can make it through the training and the manditory teaming it gets a lot better.
     
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  11. Nov 22, 2009 #9
    jtrnr1951

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    Pushed their religion on me, a little too much.....Physical lasted-no joke - 2 minutes, checked nothing. Truck inspection-bigger joke !! Just my opinion, and that was 7 years ago. They are mostly a team company. 1951 chevy is a good looking truck. !! Later
     
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  12. Nov 22, 2009 #10
    big wheels

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    Ampmwayne: I'm glad she made it to walmark thats a good ride ihear. she sound alot like a driver I've enjoyed talking on this forum. Got you a real good friend there.Yea! I do believe I'll make it threw training as long as i can stand suffering. Thanks
     
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