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How important is it to pick a Co. with a terminal near my home?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Pickens, Jun 8, 2010.

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  1. Jun 8, 2010 #1
    Pickens

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    I have narrowed down a search of companies that do CDL training to Millis or Roehl. Niether have a terminal near me. Is that a problem? Are there any better Companies with a terminal near Nashville or Knoxville, TN?
     
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  3. Jun 8, 2010 #2
    banjer picker

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    One I have heard good about is R E West. I know they have yards in Lebanon and Ashland City where they train students.


    http://www.rewest.com

    Good Luck
     
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  4. Jun 8, 2010 #3
    truckerdave1970

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    it is a really important if you like to go home more than once a month!
     
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  5. Jun 8, 2010 #4
    Pickens

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    So, if I went for Maverick as an example. The nearest terminal is in either AR or NC. I live in the middle of TN, in the middle of both. Where would I most likely deliever my load? Then I would have to drive from the terminal to my house? That stinks. I only have one car, my wife uses. How would that work?
     
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  7. Jun 8, 2010 #5
    notarps4me

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    About 25 different states. You take the truck home.
     
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  8. Jun 8, 2010 #6
    Pickens

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    If I can take the truck home it doesn't matter where the nearest terminal is, right?
     
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  9. Jun 8, 2010 #7
    jtrnr1951

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    Yes and no...............

    Depends on distance, and other things.

    You got room for a truck AND trailer ???
     
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  10. Jun 8, 2010 #8
    Pickens

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    So what should I choose? I live in the middle of TN and none of the companies I am looking at have a terminal near me, but I am within the hiring area. Please help.
     
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  11. Jun 8, 2010 #9
    jtrnr1951

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    You know the answer................

    it makes no difference, go with the company that sounds best......

    Good Luck !!!!
     
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  12. Jun 8, 2010 #10
    notarps4me

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    At maverick he can drop his trailer and take the truck home. I have an acre, but no room for a trailer.
     
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