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Leave for WEL sunday night.

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Lspilot82, Jul 14, 2011.

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  1. Jul 19, 2011 #31
    Lspilot82

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    When I get home in 36 hours Ill have to look. What other options does a newbie have living in central Fl. Any help would be awesome.
     
    Lspilot82, Jul 19, 2011
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  3. Jul 19, 2011 #32
    Jarhed1964

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    JBS, Swift, maybe Heyl (not sure if they run newbies), or maybe USX.
     
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  4. Jul 19, 2011 #33
    123456

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    We'll figure sumthin !!!!!

    take care........
     
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  5. Jul 19, 2011 #34
    Lspilot82

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    Ill get home and start where i left off....i filled out a ton of apps so we shall see where I end up
     
    Lspilot82, Jul 19, 2011
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  7. Jul 19, 2011 #35
    HAMADOWN

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    Congrats on graduating! Let me know how things go up there. perhaps I will follow in the next couple of months. Looking to get started early October, just trying to do my homework to select my school and initial company. thanks, Tim
     
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  8. Jul 20, 2011 #36
    jayhaze

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    @Lspilot82 --
    Man,... that blows!!! So sorry.
    Prime told me they don't hire south of Orlando, but you might want to check with them just in case; maybe they'll stretch it if you're close enough.
    Stevens (the first company I learned of from a local classified ad) is located in Dallas, TX.
    US Xpress (which I learned of at a local CDL seminar) is in Chattanooga,TN [ALL of their trucks are automatic, plus they all have sideview "blindspot" cameras!!].
    Celadon (discovered early-on via a Google search) is in Indianapolis, IN.
    Greatwide 'Dedicated' Transport (discovered on www.classadrivers.com) is in Dallas, TX (no OTR; no-touch freight; home weekly!).
    Sorry, I can't vouch for ALL of these; I'm still a newbie.
    Check out the aforementioned website, though; it has lists of carriers with individual summary pages and a comparison chart.
    BTW, what CDL school did you attend, and how much was the tuition? Also, do you happen to know if WEL ran a credit check?
    Thanks!
    Blessings
     
    jayhaze, Jul 20, 2011
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  9. Jul 20, 2011 #37
    Lspilot82

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    I attended Career Tech in Lakeland, tuition was 4800 and they didnt run a credit check. Thanks for that list im going to check them out as soon as I can
     
    Lspilot82, Jul 20, 2011
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  10. Jul 20, 2011 #38
    chompi

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    Check out Knight Refrigerated. They are close to the WEL terminal. You can check out Windy Hill too, out of Eustis. Armellini? Maybe look through Craigslist. I have seen quite a few driving jobs on there recently in Florida.

    As for your whole WEL deal, those recruiters get paid no matter what, per head of the guys they can get to come to orientation whether they make it through or not. So as long as you show up to orientation that recruiter gets his money for you. Little things on apps are often overlooked or fudged so that the recruiter makes his money.
     
    chompi, Jul 20, 2011
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    Lspilot82 Thanks this.
  11. Jul 22, 2011 #39
    Lspilot82

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    Yea I've checked out so many companies and if time wasnt a factor I wouldnt be going with Trans Am, I would chill and look for the best I can get. I think Trans Am from what I've read isnt that bad. I will stay as a company driver and will not get into a lease. I will do my year then move on if need be. The whole WEL thing was a bummer but I have to move on. If I didnt have any bills and wasnt about to lose my car then I would take some more time looking for a alternative. Anyway, I cant be to picky right now with having a misdemeanor, so I have to take what I can get. Hopefully It all works out.
     
    Lspilot82, Jul 22, 2011
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    Lonesome Thanks this.
  12. Jul 22, 2011 #40
    123456

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    Just don't rush into a mistake driver !!

    But I really hope it turns out good for you.

    Stay in touch.........
     
    123456, Jul 22, 2011
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