looking into driving

it depends what you want to pull? there are ALOT of better companies to start with then prime. And stay away from Leases unless you enjoy working your butt off for $20,000/yr





American Trucker

 

I drove for Stevens. Their trucks are set to 62mph. I would blow by Prime trucks! Talked to a Prime driver and he said they are set for 54mph.

Look at Stevens. Excellent school and training program. I also hear good things about Maverick.

Also, do ALOT of research before choosing to go lease. Out of my class of 35 in Stevens school, I was the only one that stayed on the company side. My checks were low but most of the others that went lease were making less than me. One driver that had several years experience had 6 weeks with no bring home pay. They wouldnt get him the miles. Only 1 guy did well on the lease.

 

You don't have a CDL but didn't ask about training . DO NOT take "free" company training . Too many new drivers have not fulfilled their employment obligations with the carrier and got billed thousands of dollars for the school .

 

go to a private truck driving school.....company schools are NEVER the way to go. Particularly with Stevens IF you bail before your contract is over or if THEY fire you, you are gonna owe a TON of money, they will bill you for all the "free" stuff.




American Trucker