Newbie Looking For First Job

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by MrBolton88, Mar 30, 2014.

  1. Chinatown

    Chinatown Road Train Member

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    OK. here's some good flatbed & tanker companies that hire new CDL graduates:

    Howard Transportation
    Melton Truck Lines
    Trimac
    Superior Carriers
    Schneider Bulk
    SVTN
    CTL Transportation

    Edit : Trimac website may show experience required, they now hire new CDL graduates.
     
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    ^thank all you guys so much for the advice n wisdom, def gonna take it in today today
     
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    ^i had a recruiter to come to our school from swift, i think she she we need to be with the company for an amount of time to do flat-bed with them
     
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    im a rookie lol so what are apu's n inverter?
     
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    Inverter is exactly that, it changes DC to AC power. So you can plug in a microwave or toaster.

    APU is a small diesel motor that run's your AC, heater, keep's your batteries charged, so you don't have to Idle the truck. Which in some places you can't do.
     
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    My bf started out with Boyd after school and has had no complaints at all. He has had constant miles. Trucks have apu's, training is 7 wks long plus orientation and 1 wk additional securement training paid at $500 a wk), tuition reimbursement at $150 a mth, and in our case good about his home time. If he wants home for the weekend he's here.

    I dont know much about what your home time would be like but I know my bf has done many loads into and out of NC. Good luck with whatever company you choose.
     
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    ^i think boyd passed up on me