Driving from the Upper Peninsula

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  1. Jim_B

    Jim_B Bobtail Member

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    Any drivers know of companies that would afford me opportunities for home time in the U.P.?

    Planning on CDL school soon, not sure what companies I should be looking at. Not really concerned with what I'm hauling at this point. Don't mind stacking up the miles, just want some home time every couple weeks or so.

    I know Roehl has a yard in Iron Mountain, would I be able to take the truck to Sault Ste Marie?

    Thanks guys.
     
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    201 Road Train Member

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    If you are planning on trucking there, don't rule out Green Bay and Fox Valley. There is an outfit called Gunville, in Niagara, Wis ( right on the border) and they do a lot of regional paper hauling. There are several freight haulers too, like US Special out of Iron Mountain. Just remember, not much happens in the UP, der hey, so any trucking will most likely be Wis., Minnesota or lower Mich. and the UP is a long way from anything, so get used to long days, especially during the 13 months of winter there. Good luck, pal, I love the UP.
     
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    Capacity Road Train Member

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    Ken Graham in Brimley has 100 trucks , not to far from the Soo.
    They been in buisness since the 50s must be doing something right.
    906-632-8771 office
    Causley has a office in Mac City there main office is in Saginaw , there mail haulers with box trucks and big rigs.
    Theres the truck testing grounds in Raco and Kinross and another one in Baraga run by Continental Tevas.
    Good Luck!
     
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    Call Roehl and ask.
    Pretty sure Schneider hires there.
    Wilson Logistics advertises hiring in 48 states.
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    Apply to any company even if you think you won't be hired.
     
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