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Need advice on my next driving job

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by daveman520, Jan 13, 2013.

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  1. Jan 13, 2013 #1
    daveman520

    daveman520 Bobtail Member

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    I have put in quite a few applications to various companies. I am really looking to get on with Melton, but I also am trying to get on with Prime's tanker division. I'm also waiting to hear back on a dedicated with Schneider. I don't think ill be getting on with Schneider at this time as they told me they only had 1 spot left on that dedicated and I was the 3rd driver interviewed for the spot. I really would like to get into driving flatbed or tanker but I can't seem to find too much info on Prime's tanker division, and a lot of mixed stories on Melton. Any info you guys can provide me about these two would be greatly appreciated, or if you know a better company for tanker or flatbed I would appreciate that too. Thanks in advance!
     
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  3. Jan 13, 2013 #2
    jxu417

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    I am very happy at Maverick, and many/most of us who drive for them are. Melton drivers always seem pretty happy. I know that the Hogan Flatbed division drivers seem happy, as do the Boyd Drivers. I know a TMC guy a little bit, and he has liked them but is contemplating moving on from them last I heard for a local van gig. Don't forget to look into these companies. Maverick, Hogan, Boyd, and TMC. Also, look into a regional/local Flatbed company that may be around your area that loads steel in a conestoga or covered wagon. Those guys seem to do pretty well too.
     
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  4. Jan 13, 2013 #3
    jxu417

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    Oh, and check out BTC and Decker too. BTC has some very nice new Macks. I haven't talked to any of their drivers tho, so not sure about how they feel, but I have seen a lot of both of these companies trucks out there recently too, I just forgot to add them to that list.
     
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  5. Jan 13, 2013 #4
    daveman520

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    I looked into decker but they have a minimum hiring age of 23 :( but thank you for your posts, I went ahead and applied at maverick, Boyd, and looked into Hogan but they aren't currently hiring in my area.
     
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  7. Jan 13, 2013 #5
    jxu417

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    Talk to Mason at Maverick recruiting. He will shoot straight with you. I guarantee it.
     
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  8. Jan 13, 2013 #6
    Chinatown

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    Melton is a successful company; been around since the 1950's. Melton and System Transport have APU's.

    System Transport - Flatbed
    Watkins & Shepard - flatbed division
     
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    STexan

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    This is an important consideration with where we are today as an industry. As far as I'm concerned if you're applying for an OTR job with a carrier and they don't have APU's in all their trucks in 2012, they should not even be considered. Being in Tucson Roehl flatbed may be worth looking into, as well.
     
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  10. Jan 13, 2013 #8
    daveman520

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    Thanks! I'm actually not in Tucson anymore but I did talk to a roehl recruiter back in October. As far the APU thing, I won't go with another company that doesn't have them haha my truck doesn't have one now and I'm freezing!
     
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  11. Jan 14, 2013 #9
    Chinatown

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    Where are you located? You may be in a hiring area for other companies with APU's. I thought you are in Tucson.
     
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  12. Jan 14, 2013 #10
    daveman520

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    I moved to Prescott, WI about 3 months ago.
     
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