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  1. Jan 28, 2014 #1
    Otrsoon

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    Hi iam new here and seeking good advice i am going to a truck driving school out of pocket i have several prehires i live in ne tn i am wanting to do otr dry van what are some good co to start for cpm,training pay,and hometime matters i have a wife and teenage boys thanks in advance!!!!
     
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  3. Jan 29, 2014 #2
    Chinatown

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    OTR dry van : Watkins & Shepard (would be my first choice/also has CDL school tuition reimbursement)

    Other dry van to consider:
    Forward Air Freight
    R.E. West
    Schneider
    Averitt
    Western Express
    U.S. Express
    Ozark Motor Lines(100% no-touch freight., no NYC, no Canada)
    Paschall Truck Lines
    Star Transportation
    DeBoer Transportation
    Conway
     
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  4. Jan 29, 2014 #3
    Chinatown

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    Home weekends:

    Maverick
    McElroy

    Best healthcare:

    Melton Truck Lines ($50K)

    Best annual pay($50K - $65K) (need tanker/hazmat/TWIC):

    Schneider Bulk
    Superior Carriers
    SVTN
    CTL Transportation
     
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  5. Jan 29, 2014 #4
    Otrsoon

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    I was looking at going to tdi in tn where i live paying out of pocket and looking at maybe roehl any advice?
     
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    Chinatown

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    Roehl is a good company and has their own CDL school.

    R.E. West in Lebanon, TN has their own CDL school and last I heard there is no contract to sign. Have no idea about paychecks.

    If you decide on TDI, Watkins & Shepard will reimburse you for the tuition.

    Your best pay will be tankers though; those 4 listed above in Post #3 hire new CDL graduates. Schneider Bulk is an excellent way to get started in tankers.
     
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