Large carriers vs. small regional

go with a smaller one, but skip star lol. I've heard of Henderson, cant say ive ever heard of LTI, which could be a good thing. There wasnt anyone on here about the company i work for until i start now theres thosands of post about them, and its a great company. Not being on here could be good or bad 50/50 shot on that one lol



American Trucker

 

My advice is to start at the bigger company to get your experience and steady frieght. But its your life and career, choose wisely. Truthfully both have thier pros and cons. You.coild sit with ang and smaller companies IF you don't show initiative to work. You have tohustle for your pay.

 

I'd go and talk with the drivers of the company. They will tell you. Find out which ones have drivers that retire. That will tell a large story on how the company is. After all a driver is not going to stay for low wages if there's others companies.

I also look at how long the company has been in business. I've seen large companies come and go when smaller companies have been there for years. You always want to look after yourself and what that company can do for you. Think of the future and not right now. So benefits are important. And when I say benefits that goes beyond just medical and dental. Look at where you'll be when it comes time to retire.

 

Small or large, doesn't matter that much at the beginning or your career.

A larger one will provide you with more training in most instances. And a larger pool of freight to pull from.

Mom and Pop, may not provide the training and freight you may need. They're also less likely to put something on your DAC.

The grass remains the same regardless of which you choose. Many people (myself included) have worked for dirt bag mom and pops. As well as a few that really care about the driver and their family.

Money and benefits can vary. A larger company can provide better benefits, most of the time. The jury is still out on higher/lower pay.

Word of caution. Beware of ANY company who operates equipment that is not up to passing a full DOT. Your CSA score and future will be placed in jeopardy if you choose a company that does not take care of their equipment.

 

I can't prove this, but I think the smaller the trucking company might work with smaller customers. Which could mean smaller docks!!!! Less room for a beginner driver to maneuver.

Also I have heard about drivers that are running all hours, as is usual, but there is no one at dispatch at 3 am when you need a question answered or a comcheck loaded up for lumper fees.

Maybe a 1400 truck company would be a good compromise as opposed to a 15 thousand truck company.

Mikeeee

 

Kind of high %s on the violations there as well.

 

Quiet a few hotdog drivers what it appears.

18 seatbelt violations

15 speeding.

lane change, following to close, failure to obey traffic signal.