Need some help for a student in Sacramento CA.

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    Trade50 Bobtail Member

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    Looking at Us express(application in)
    Con-Way
    Central Refer.Frigt
    Prime Inc.
    Knight
    England

    Enrolled in a program in Sacramento.Wanted to know your opinion of the companies above;
    Equipment Quality
    Approx. Pay
    Fair Managment Practices
    Home Time (I know that I need to pay my dues; I realize that in the first yr. I am at
    the beck and call of the company; however, when it comes to Hm time
    Which is reasonable)

    Any other concerns/or companies that you would like to add please do! Thanks!
     
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    Lookat this one, they hire recent grads:

    Navajo.com

    Have a terminal in Chino, CA & others across the nation.
    Your best money will be with a refrigerated carrier.
    Looking at your list; Knight has a refrigerated division & Central Refrigerated has a good reputation.

    The companies websites will give you the details on their equipment.
     
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    Here's a real good company to look at : systemtrans.com

    Motel pay for layovers.

    Terminals in Bloomington & Stockton, plus others nationwide.
     
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    What ever you do. DO NOT I REPEAT DO NOT DO NOT GO TO CR ENGLAND!!!!!!!!!!
     
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    Thanks for the warning. What would be the best two companies to start with?
     
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    Con way might be your best bet.out of that selection
     
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    I contacted the recruiter today. He wants me to contact him a week before the class ends. Thanks for your suggestion.
     
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    What program i live in sacrento and looking to get my cdl
     
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    The school is sponsored by Foodlink. Foodlink is a non-profit located in Sacramento that distributes food to the major food banks
    throughout CA. The school is 18 wks (6wks classroom; 6wks truck/dock; 6wks delivering food to food banks).
    The total cost for the school is less then $400 (license fees; physical; etc.). The students agree to volunteer
    for six weeks to distribute food and assist in the warehouse in trade for the low cost. Go to foodlink.org for
    more information.
     
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    Thank you i would go that rout but i dont have the 400 bucks i know central refer has a training yard out here. Ill try them i need to get back to work asap
     
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