Decent comany to drive for?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by split29, Sep 2, 2012.

  1. split29

    split29 Bobtail Member

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    Hey guys I was wondering if any one knew of any decent companys to start out with near Joliet IL. Only places ive heard of that hire new drivers a werner and swift and i hear nothing but bad thing about them. Oh and any other advise you can give the new guy would be awesome :biggrin_25519:
     
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  3. Emolson

    Emolson Light Load Member

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    Since you are a student you should look at Crete, or Schneider. If your looking for great training you should try Roehl, Central Refrigerated, Stevens Transport, Prime Inc. If you are into team driving, then US Xpress and CRST would be good. For others I would say to get more experience a year or 2 if you would want to make more money. Also do more research, there many other companies out there. Companies I wouldent recommend is CR England and Werner
     
  4. Hellraiser78

    Hellraiser78 Light Load Member

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    Do your research and find the company that best fits what you are looking for.
     
  5. bigjoel

    bigjoel Road Train Member

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    There aren't any. Some are less worse than others.
     
  6. Keyster

    Keyster Light Load Member

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    Swift is fine. They're training system has gotten better the last few years.
    You're first year you'll be so overwhelmed you won't be able to tell the difference between good and bad. The proper perspective is that there aren't any horrible companies and there aren't any super companies for trainees. Any differences are in negligible. It comes down to what you make of it.
     
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  7. TruckerPete1990

    TruckerPete1990 Road Train Member

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    if you dont got any driving exp if u come up with 2k i would tell you to check out Con-Way great company to drive for. Better then most of others. We get our miles but like all companys u got good and bad weeks.
     
  8. Scooter Jones

    Scooter Jones Road Train Member

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    May Trucking has a terminal now in Gary, Indiana. They're a decent training & entry level company, their equipment is newer, etc. You're just gonna have to bite the bullet anyways until you get at least 6 mos to a year under your belt.

    Take a drive over to Gary and visit with the OCM, Danny Boyd, he's a personable gent. Good luck!
     
  9. ALECIA

    ALECIA Bobtail Member

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    Considering you are a new driver, good luck finding employment. I've searched multiple trucking companies and despite the bad things we've heard, Swift is one of the few who will hire newbies. My son is a newbie driving for Swift and very unhappy with the less than minimum wage pay and averages being home less than 2 days a month. They claim to allow you to be home 1 day after working 6 days but if they don't get you a load close to your residence after you request to be off, (I think) you lose those days if they are not used in the 30 day period. A relative and an experienced truck driver advised my son "no on Werner, Schneider or Swift." If you find a company hiring flatbed drivers with only a few months driving experience, please let me know and I certainly will do the same for you. GOOD LUCK TO YA & SAFE TRAVELS!!
     
  10. Sam Hell

    Sam Hell Light Load Member

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    well said :biggrin_25514:
     
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  11. crazy4chrome

    crazy4chrome Light Load Member

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    If you are going to school they can help you.
    What school is it?
    I am from the area and know it well.
     
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