Need a recommendation or two...

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by Gator83, May 8, 2012.

  1. Gator83

    Gator83 Bobtail Member

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    I am a driver with about 2 1/2 years of experience and I just added hazmat and doubled/triples to my license. I live between Memphis and Little Rock. I'm looking for a good company. I would like to have my own truck, but at this time the only way I can do that is to lease it. Before you throw a bucket of flames my way, I know the horrors of leasing. Been there, done that. That is why I am looking for suggestions. I saw Hirschbach, but after reading about them I have to second guess them.

    I'm not looking for someone who has a grudge against a company to tell where NOT to go. I'm looking for someone with the experience and knowledge to tell me who the good ones are for my experience. Any help?

    Gator
     
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  3. STexan

    STexan Road Train Member

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    You looked at Bruce Oakley N Little Rock? I don't know if they have offer any sort of financing but I understand they are a 100% O-O company and if your credit and trucking work history is good you should be able to get into a truck. Or, perhaps I'm a little confused about your post. Maybe you are you wanting to work somewhere as a company driver that has lease O-O opportunities down the road?
     
  4. dancnoone

    dancnoone "Village Idiot"

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    Many of the drivers at Schneider seem to be doing okay.

    It's actually a "finance" deal, and not a lease deal.

    I'm against it personally. But, won't knock you for trying.
     
  5. Gator83

    Gator83 Bobtail Member

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    I actually worked for Schneider for a while. They were a good company and I hated to leave, but I wanted to go back to school. I'd go back, but I'm better off where I am right now. The thing that I hate right now is I was in three different trucks last week and the one I'm in now is currently in the shop.

    I would go buy one and just finance it, but my credit is not all that great, that and I have absolutely no way of saving the money for the down payment. Even a company job with good pay and benefits would be good if my wife could go with me, but I would rather be working towards owning my truck instead of helping someone else own one, you know what I mean?
     
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