Getting new CDL in Charleston SC

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  1. Carolina Dreamer

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    Thank you. A lot of people highly recommend DHT. Nice people. I spoke with them today and will hire in my area. But, if you live anywhere along the east coast they require 4 weeks minimum before getting you home...

    What do you think about LandAir?
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    Old Dominion Freight Line
    Wando, SC 29492
    $98,000 a year
    haz-mat, doubles, triples and tanker endorsements.
    • 1 year previous tractor trailer driving experience OR be a graduate of a State Certified and Licensed truck driving school, acceptable to Old Dominion OR have satisfactorily completed the Old Dominion truck driver training program
     
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    I don't know how good this company is.
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    Epes Transport System Inc.
    North Charleston, SC
    • Must have 1 year of verifiable experience within last 3 years.
    • Trainees must be recent grad from approved CDL school and/or have minimum 3 months’ comparable…
     
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    Cargo Transporters
    Cargo Transporters
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    • Auto-shifting Transmissions
    • Bunk Power Inverter
    • OmniTracs IVG
    • Drivewyze Weigh Station Bypass
    • EZ-Pass Toll Transponders
    • Sirius/XM
    • EpicVue (Directv Service Free, Equipment Provided for Weekly Payroll Deduction of $7)
    • Driver Smart Phone App
    • In Cab Refrigerator
     
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    Mixed reviews, but overall seems ok. I think Covenant Transport bought the company.Here's the Covenant/Landair website:
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    @Chinatown I have hope again! Was starting to believe Mega was my only option till 1yr mark...
     
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    I personally like refrigerated trucking, but many drivers don't want to deal with that.
    Understandable though, lots of PITA, but I like the challenge.
     
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    Just spoke with Covenant / LandAir
    They have 2 positions in my area at the moment:

    1: Broker freight, out 2 weeks 2 days off. 51 cents a mile at 6-month exp mark. Full benefits assigned trucks. Detention/Layover/Breakdown

    2: Dedicated flex position. Fill-in on for dedicated accounts east on I-35, 100% no-touch freight, out 12 days home 48hrs. Start at a different account every 14 days. Guaranteed pay 1,850 wk. The Catch - Slip seat every 2 weeks no installed inverters.

    Not bad choices at 5 months of OTR experience. Going to keep calling the companies listed here and find the best fit. 1,850 a week could buy a lot of Lysol and have cash left over...

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