IDk What to do

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by IDK Trucker, Feb 26, 2012.

  1. IDK Trucker

    IDK Trucker Bobtail Member

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    :biggrin_25526:I don't know what to do. I got my CDLon 1-14-12 with all the endorsements haz-mat, doubles/triples, tanker, and TWIC card. I have been applying to mostly local companies. I'd like to stay local if possible. They all tell me the same thing, I would hire you but we need someone with experience. Go OTR
    for a year and come back. I applied to TMC, Werner etc. Got a call from TMC, recuiter said they would try to get me approved. Same with Werner. Great got approved by both.
    Went on this site and read stories about TMC sending people home because they didn't lift the tarp properly or because they couldn't shift a 13 spd trans properly.
    Read stories about rookies going to Werner, making it through orentation and the 6 or so weeks with the trainer only to be told Werner doesn't have anything for them and they sit for a few weeks without any work. I also read all the stories about how Werner is a horrible co to drive for, the big blue screw etc.
    i have a a family and a job so I don't want to make a bad decision and take a job with a company only to not have a job after the orentation or OTR training.
    Does anyone have any advise for new/wanna be drivers as to a company who isn't going to screw you in the end ?
     
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  3. Ridgerunner665

    Ridgerunner665 Road Train Member

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    Maverick....and tell em who sent ya...I could use the referral bonus.

    My name is Lynn Ward, truck 56008
     
    cuzzin it Thanks this.
  4. joplinlocal

    joplinlocal Light Load Member

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    Prime. Home office is in Springfield, MO, but they have a terminal in Pittston, PA. Good folks. Give them a call.
     
  5. cuzzin it

    cuzzin it Road Train Member

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    Maverick would be good start, maybe Crete,Swift both have regional from PA
     
  6. Bigarmin88

    Bigarmin88 Road Train Member

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    Watkins & Shepard and Tyson are pretty good companies,Tyson has a yard/terminal in Reading PA I think.Give them a look.
     
  7. STexan

    STexan Road Train Member

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    Don't let the TMC stories you've heard color your decision. They are a great company, and most of what you've probably read here and there is crap. And if you're approved there you should jump on the opportunity. (if flatbedding is truly what you want to do)
     
  8. IDK Trucker

    IDK Trucker Bobtail Member

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    Thankyou to all who replied.

    Anymore advice from experienced drivers would be appreciated. I need all the info/help I can get.

    I think the CDL schools feed you a line of bull.
     
  9. jbatmick

    jbatmick Road Train Member

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  10. snowman01

    snowman01 Road Train Member

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    TMC is one of the few companies where the good stories from the drivers far outweigh the bad. The equipment is sure top notch.
     
  11. Gizmo_Man

    Gizmo_Man Road Train Member

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    You NEED to put aside all the rhetoric and get a job. The LONGER you stay away from trucking, the MORE LIKELY YOU WILL BE TOLD, to go back to school. You wanna continually go back to school, all because of some crap you hear?

    Just get it done.
     
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