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Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by MericanMade, Jan 27, 2020.

  1. MericanMade

    MericanMade Heavy Load Member

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    I haven't gotten a USAA card yet. The wife has one. I spit out my coffee when she told me what her credit limit was.
     
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    MericanMade Heavy Load Member

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    Thanks, man. The ones I've called already (R&L, Saia, Southeastern, and AAA Cooper) all wanted a year of experience. I do need to call Southeastern Freight Lines back. They didn't slam the door in my face, and told me to call the terminal manager after I got my CDL to see if he'd entertain a dock-to-driver program.
     
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    Texas_hwy_287 Road Train Member

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    Get on with southeastern and jump into linehaul, drivers average about 90k to 100k.

    Good luck.
     
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    I talked to the terminal manager. They mostly only hire from within. He said they only hire about two drivers per year (very low turnover); one would be a dock-to-driver, and the other would be an outside hire. Also needs 1 year experience.

    But thank you for that linehaul tip. I'll store that away.
     
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    Schneider's 150 mile runs with live load and unload

    Ask me how I know...

    Also right before I quit all the trailers had flatspotted tires. I spent a lot of time at Goodyear. My record was 5 tires replaced on one trailer. It was almost impossible to find a trailer that didn't need at least 1 tire.
     
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