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Louisiana Companies?

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by Krafty24, Apr 17, 2016.

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  1. Apr 17, 2016 #1
    Krafty24

    Krafty24 Light Load Member

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    Im looking to get into either a regional dedicated or local gig back home in Louisiana. I've googled and searched companies from Louisiana but for the most part, all I get are links to the bigs. I wouldn't mind doing a Schnieder or JB Hunt regional or dedicated run, but i'd like to possibly work for a smaller company and not deal with the issues most of the bigs have. Whenever I drive home, I'm usually keeping my eyes open for tractor trailers that are from Louisiana but don't come across many. I'm looking at you ChinaTown. I see you seem to know everything about all companies. Could you possibly steer me in the right direction? I don't want to make it seem like I'm lazy and haven't tried to do the research myself. I have a list of companies that I was able to find from writing down their names on the sides of their trucks. But the list is short. And as stated, Google isn't helpful. I've done Craigslist with little success as well. I've been on Indeed and again, mostly there are nothing but links to the bigs. I'm in the Baton Rouge area.
     
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  3. Apr 17, 2016 #2
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  4. Apr 17, 2016 #3
    Chinatown

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    Do you have tanker/hazmat endorsements?
    Lots of tanker work in LA and Gulf Coast.
     
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    Krafty24

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    Working on it. That's my next step. Need to be home to do it though. And I'm not home much. I'm going to be taking vacation in about a month and I'll get it then. I was thinking tanker. Thanks in advanced for any help.
     
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  7. Apr 18, 2016 #5
    Chinatown

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    A&R Logistics - terminal in Baton Rouge.
    SVTN has a terminal in St. Gabriel.
    Pictures of trucks on the website; look good.
    Drop by and chat with them while you're home on vacation.

    There's more also:
    Superior-Carriers
    Tidewater Transit
    Groendyke Transport
    Mission Petroleum Carriers
     
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  8. Apr 18, 2016 #6
    Chinatown

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    Get the endorsements, then do the online applications. After that, visit the terminal and say you submitted an application and checking on it.

    Here's some info. on A&R Logistics:

    WEEK 1 – Orientation

    You’ll be sent to Orientation at one of our Training Centers (transportation, lodging, breakfast and lunch are provided). Here, you’ll get instruction on:
    •Equipment hookup and operation
    •Operation techniques
    •Testing
    •The latest safety driving techniques
    •Customer service
    •Filling out paperwork
    •E-logs
    •Maintenance
    •Company Core Values
    •Company benefits
    •And more

    WEEKS 2 & 3 – Ride with Driver/Trainer

    You’ll ride locally with a Driver/Trainer who will give you the hands-on field experience you need.

    WEEK 4 – Solo operation in your truck

    Once you complete three weeks of successful training and you’re comfortable with your understanding of the safe, competent operation of the vacuum/pneumatic tank, you’ll be assigned a truck and released to solo operation. Your training does not stop when you go solo, by the time you reach your 90-day mark with us, you will pass your final certification step as a new A&R driver.

    And remember, even after training ends, we will always be here to support you.
     
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  9. Apr 18, 2016 #7
    Krafty24

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    Thanks a lot. That's very helpful
     
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  10. Apr 18, 2016 #8
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    Saia transportation &
    Dupre transportation/logistics.
     
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  11. Apr 18, 2016 #9
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    http://www.dualtruckinginc.net/
    Dual Trucking
    Back in 2012 when I worked with a bunch of those guys everybody that work for that company said it was one of the best companies they ever worked for. They even paid $700 every 5 weeks to fly you home if you lived out of state and if you chose to drive yourself home they still give you the $700 to put in your gas tank. Not sure how it is now but it's worth looking into
     
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    Reason for edit: they used to pay $700 to fly you home if you lived out of state
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  12. Apr 18, 2016 #10
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    @afterburn25 may still need a driver. Not Sure
    If you're ok with driving at night there's a company out of Hammond who has FedEx routes up to Memphis and back
     
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