Help Deciding Where To Go After School...

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Heavensimp, Jan 12, 2014.

  1. Heavensimp

    Heavensimp Bobtail Member

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    I am a recent driving school graduate and have no idea where to go... I have job offers from May Trucking, Werner, Swift Transportation as well as, CRST Expedited. Anyone have any input on where to go or where to stay away from? I did very well through school and aced my state skills test, but now I have no idea what to do. I'd like to do flatbed work, for the physical aspect of it. Any input on this is and I'll be eternally grateful!
     
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  3. Chinatown

    Chinatown Road Train Member

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    What is your city/state? We need to know the hiring area you live in.

    Flatbed companies that hire new CDL grads:

    Melton Truck Lines
    System Transport
    Keim TS
    Decker Truck Line
    Boyd Bros.
    Roehl Transport


    There's more...!
     
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  4. KnoxFox23

    KnoxFox23 Bobtail Member

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    What I've been doing is sifting through the company specific forums on the site and I created a spread sheet of info based on other drivers thoughts pros and Cons compared to my priorities and what I want in life.

    Also add your location so the Vets can have an idea of your hiring area.

    First flatbed company that pops into my mind is McElroy Truck lines. Home base is Cuba, AL "operating primarily in the Southwest, Southeast, Midwest and Mid-Atlantic regions" and they advertise "a family owned business with high Christian morals and ethics."
     
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  5. Heavensimp

    Heavensimp Bobtail Member

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    I live in the Salt Lake City, Utah area. I know come spring there is a TON of dirt work but I am looking for something immediately.
     
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  6. Chinatown

    Chinatown Road Train Member

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    System Transport, Fax the application is better. You can do the regular online application, but they prefer the Fax.
     
  7. Heavensimp

    Heavensimp Bobtail Member

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    Thanks Chinatown, I will fax it in first thing Monday morning.
     
  8. Moon_beam

    Moon_beam Heavy Load Member

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    read what this poster had to say about crst
    http://www.thetruckersreport.com/truckingindustryforum/crst/236666-my-experience-with-crst.html

     
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  9. Drivers girl

    Drivers girl Medium Load Member

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    unfortunately the OP is out of Boyd Bros hiring area. Good luck wherever you get OP. My bf does flatbed and loves it.
     
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  10. Heavensimp

    Heavensimp Bobtail Member

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    Thanks for the help everyone. I applied at Melton Truck Lines and am up for review I should hear back tomorrow!
     
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  11. Zoltan1a

    Zoltan1a Road Train Member

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    Nothing will be easy and you will really need to push yourself through all the bumps in the road. Pick a company and just grind out the first 6 months to a year. The grass is not greener on the other side.
     
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