New from Central Florida

Discussion in 'The Welcome Wagon' started by deann, Apr 4, 2012.

  1. Jorihe84

    Jorihe84 Road Train Member

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    Try WEL, they have a terminal in Winter Haven.

    Knight has a terminal in Lakeland.
     
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  3. deann

    deann Light Load Member

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    yeah I have a minor felony in 07, which is why finding a company is difficult, Armellini said they would'nt have a problem, and once I get experience there are more companies that will hire me once I show i am a good employee hopefully.
     
  4. deann

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    well just went through day 2 of orientation. going well actually, there getting 20 new trucks this summer, they currently have 75 trucks on the road, and are about to get a new contract which will require a bunch of new drivers, so there hiring like mad.
     
  5. 14er

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    Check out Con Way, I have not heard anything good or bad, just heard that they are picking up alot of drivers from Fl. Good lick to you!
     
  6. 14er

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    If your felony is Drugs be advised that the laws have changed alot in Florida over the last two years. Might be worth checking an ATT and seeing if it can be expunged
     
  7. deann

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    thank you for taking the time reply, i really appreciate it. One thing I am glad I packed with me is a jacket.. the weather sure changes when you drive... left florida when it was 80 out went 500 miles and now its 55 lol. My charge was'nt for drugs, never really got into that, just a F3
     
  8. 14er

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    Cool just thought I would offer that. Yea pretty cool with the weather and driving at least in the summer or spring. Its nice to be able to drive out of bad weather. Glad the job is working out for you.
     
  9. deann

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    ok heres a update on my job with Carolina Cargo, its a okay company when you are a good driver.. there are many not so good drivers employed by Carolina Cargo, the ones that go off route an hang out with friends, do drugs, don't deliver etc. Most if not all the employees just got out of jail a week ago, from a long stint. The equipment is 2007 freightliner Columbia, they just got 30 2012 freightliner columbias 10 speed in an are working on integrating them because of the new California rule next year.
    Almost every truck is ready to break down at some point of your trip, sorta scared to change trucks as you get to know the beast after 18k miles, and don't know the next. I am on home time now, I live in Florida the company is out of Chester SC, to get home this time around I had to take a train, was suppose to work out that i get a load into florida on my 11 hours and have my team mate drive out on his, we had to take the truck to the terminal because the oil pump was going out, instead of getting it fixed at a TA, Boss Man had us stop every 1k miles for a oil change. I am going to stick with it though for 3 months to get experience to go with a better company.
     
  10. 14er

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    Good attitude hang in there. Why dont you try ConWay
     
  11. Galhad

    Galhad Bobtail Member

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    Deann

    i live in Lakeland. There other Places to go other than CC. Try Warner, or swift. I know they have not goo rep's but there local and you can get the experience you need.
     
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