new driver (3 mnths) with a question

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by pearl66, Mar 29, 2016.

  1. pearl66

    pearl66 Bobtail Member

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    first like to say hello..a little about me..got my cdl threw earl henderson..drove otr with them for three mnths..not bad but best chk average was abt 500 after tax...came home for hometime and my wife had isues required surgery..comp was cool with it and said take some time...i took their truck bk to ill for them on my dime (i live in AR.)..anyway they gave me a invite bk whenever i want...but im looking while im home for smthing else...anyone have current info on ppg run for jb hunt? or info on interstate?..or ozark?..these folks have called me and being new i dont know much about them..theres noone in Arkansas that doesnt want less than a year for local work so if someone works for or knows a company that would hire me in Arkansas speak up..my bro drives for ups in elpaso tx and makes exc.money but says hes been off otr to long to give advice so any help would be nice..thanx
     
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  3. rachi

    rachi Road Train Member

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    Some people not cut out for truckin'. How many days are you takeing off?
     
  4. w.h.o

    w.h.o Road Train Member

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    500 a week is low, then again you only have 3 months in. I think jb even require 6 months at least? I hear they have a good intermodal side
     
  5. pearl66

    pearl66 Bobtail Member

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    oh im cut out..my last go before home time was 7weeks...i love driving..just not sure abt henderson..just wondering if theres something out there..local regional otr where i can make good money get home weekly or every other week ..
     
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  6. pearl66

    pearl66 Bobtail Member

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    jb called me abt ppg account ..said 3 mnths was ok ..orientaion in littlerock arkansas about 90 miles away ..but yeah miles were low pay was low and hard as hell for them t get me home..wth henderson
     
  7. rachi

    rachi Road Train Member

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    Sorry, I misread your post.
     
  8. pearl66

    pearl66 Bobtail Member

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    its cool bro..ddnt mean to sound like an ###..lol..just wondering if anyone can give me some advice starting out ...
     
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  9. Canned Spam

    Canned Spam Road Train Member

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    You looked into USA, out of Van Buren? @Chinatown seems to like them.
     
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  10. rachi

    rachi Road Train Member

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    If you did the JB acct would you have to drive 90 miles one way everyday to the yard?
     
  11. pearl66

    pearl66 Bobtail Member

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    havnt chkd with usa but will thanx...no their orientation is thereb but theyl put me up for three days and pay 75 per day for 3 days
     
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