Need help finding good OTR companies

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  1. Rigs4L

    Rigs4L Bobtail Member

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    Looking for info on any good companies for a solo driver. A little background on my current situation; my company kind of F’d me as they have a very high safety score so I’m driving around constantly with a target on my back. I got pulled over because of their safety score on my way home to renew my license which had expired the day the day before. I didn’t get a ticket but it’s on my PSP. I’m done dealing with all the BS here and constant disrespect but this one thing on my PSP is surprisingly making it difficult to find a job.


    Im looking for small-medium size OTR dryvan/reefer companies. I have a perfect record except the item mentioned above. I like to run hard 70 hours a week, 1-2 months out at a time. I don’t care where I go, send me to NYC or to the northwest in the winter. But one thing I need is a company that keep clean/detailed trucks, I’m a very clean person and keep my living/working space spotless. I’m coming up on my on 4 years of experience. And input is appreciated, thanks
     
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  3. Moosetek13

    Moosetek13 Road Train Member

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    That is a bit funny, since you are the one responsible for keeping your truck clean. The company will not do it for you.

    And you let your license expire before you could renew it, when you had plenty of time since you knew when it would expire.
    And you blame your company because of the safety score?
     
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  4. Rigs4L

    Rigs4L Bobtail Member

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    Responding to the first part; yes of course t’s the drivers responsibility to keep and maintain cleanliness, but wouldn’t you agree that it’s in the company to provide a clean truck to a new driver?

    Responding to the second part; Yes I know I should’ve gotten in earlier it slipped my mind, I never said I had no part, but I’m human. Between my regular driving record, PSP, MVR, and many inspections, this is the only this I have on my record.

    Already learned my lesson, I don’t need more help respectfully. Don’t want this to turn into a “well you should’ve” kind of thread. Any information on companies that would possibly work with my provided situation will be greatly appreciated
     
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  5. lual

    lual Road Train Member

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    To narrow your search -- it would help out A LOT if we knew your location.

    A zip code would work just great....

    -- L
     
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  6. Rigs4L

    Rigs4L Bobtail Member

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    I’m out of the Chicagoland area 60440
     
  7. bryan21384

    bryan21384 Road Train Member

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    Who all have you tried so far? So to get the facts right, you let your licenses expire and you got pulled over, and DOT cited you?
     
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  8. Rigs4L

    Rigs4L Bobtail Member

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    GP Transco and Magnum LTD. Those are the only ones I got any insight one. Don’t really want to go somewhere I don’t know anything about because I’m trying to avoid job hopping
     
  9. bryan21384

    bryan21384 Road Train Member

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    Well....you may get suggestions to companies you know nothing about lol. Many fly under the radar. How long was your license expired before it got renewed?
     
  10. Rigs4L

    Rigs4L Bobtail Member

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    Well I mean if it’s a place that someone here has dealt with, or at least knows someone who’s dealt with them, that’s insight. Compared to just random jobs off of indeed. And it was expired 1 day, just a very unfortunate turn of events lol
     
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  11. bryan21384

    bryan21384 Road Train Member

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    Oh ok...I don't think that's a big deal. I think you can find something. I just PMed you
     
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