Looking for a decent company to start training

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Antiochevans, Sep 26, 2012.

  1. Antiochevans

    Antiochevans Bobtail Member

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    Wanted to start driving otr have a cdl a already but very little exp have talked to swift but looking for some good advice
     
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    Cobra67y20 Medium Load Member

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    Look into Rohel transport.
     
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    Antiochevans Bobtail Member

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    Thanks live in plant city hope they hire in my area
     
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    Yes they do I,m waiting to get cleared and hired from them.
     
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    Antiochevans Bobtail Member

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    Thanks I'll give them a call
     
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    jdhall4255 Bobtail Member

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    I'm a new driver and looking at them myself. Pay is ok to train, no drawn out training with the exception of the trainer. But I found in Trucking News that they have tons of driver problems. They ask you to fudge the logs, Equipment in poor shape,don't reimburse toll fees out of your pocket. Stock was down graded.......In our position everybody willing to get you that road time has big issues! Check them carefully as I am doing, chances are we'll be discouraged.
    It's a lot of time in that seat for crap money!
     
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    Cobra67y20 Medium Load Member

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    I thought they use elogs, can't fudge them. As far as I have seen on this post, it's been highly positive.
     
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    sdaniel Road Train Member

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    Fellows check out epes transport. Am a trainer there. We hire out of select schools. Check them out, and any questions be glad to answer for you. Best of luck!
     
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    What he said......;-)
     
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    I'll third that about Epes....no issues here compared to the others if youmake the cut and go to a school they hire from. Great hometime, family oriented and #### good pay for newbies. Trainers are first rate as well. It's a smaller company and that makes all the difference.