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Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by HillbillyHobbit, Aug 13, 2012.

  1. Aug 13, 2012 #1
    HillbillyHobbit

    HillbillyHobbit Bobtail Member

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    My family and I really want to be able to move back home to Oregon from MN. Who are the companies that you would recommend I look at for rookie drivers? I'm asking here because every recruiter I'm listening to reminds me of a carpetbagger.

    My concerns:

    Safety safety safety!
    OTR - at least 2500/wk on average
    2-3 weeks out at a time
    Good dispatchers
    Minimal political BS
    Good equipment (don't need the fanciest, just safe and reliable)

    Pay is NOT the most important thing to me.
     
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  3. Aug 13, 2012 #2
    STexan

    STexan Road Train Member

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    May Trucking?
    Gordon Trucking?
    Schneider?
    Knight?

    Rookie drivers are somewhat limited in their choices, and their choices are for the most part all on an even keel as far as a negatives/positives consideration. There is no way to go into one thinking you're going to get significantly more miles than with another, regardless what a recruiter might say. With all there will be good weeks and bad weeks but being open to staying out 2-3 weeks gives you a decent chance at getting a good start in the career.

    The other points you mention are a crap shoot wherever you go but all offer as decent equipment as you'll find going into a training carrier.
     
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  4. Aug 13, 2012 #3
    pilottravel2002

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    may trucking,or schneider national.
     
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