O.K., I jumped!

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by grayman, Dec 29, 2010.

  1. grayman

    grayman Bobtail Member

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    Good advice. There are several truck stops close to me. I've been by them all just looking at the operations, facilities and the trucks. Next visit I will start talking to some of the drivers. I certainly have the intention to sign on with a comany I could stay with until I retire. I know life is filled with unexpected turns and twists so you kinda have to be ready to roll with the flow.
     
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  3. PurpleKW

    PurpleKW Medium Load Member

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    Trucking companies are also listed by state at fleetdirectory.com, and you can find local and regional listings in the 'Transport' column of Craigslist. Plenty of smaller outfits use C/L instead of paying heller money for advertising, just be careful about sending your personal info until you know they are legit. Ask for a hard address, website, MC or DOT number, etc.
     
  4. oo7driver

    oo7driver Light Load Member

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    I spoke to a WS 2 days ago and they sounded like a respectable company. Couple of things that have not locked me in with them that some other companys have -
    1- No 401-k match. For me this means something but for others it might not matter.
    2 - CPM are on the lower end of the scale. Newbies start at .26 and after 1 year reach .31cpm. After 10 yrs you reach .36cpm. Again if you get the miles like it sounds like you will there it might be ok.
    3 - Same pay no matter where you go. I know a few companys have a premium to drive the East coast. My self I dont particularly like to drive NY, Bost or Philly so this does weight on MY decision.

    Not saying these are all bad things, but just things that I have concerns with. Good luck in your decision!
     
  5. grayman

    grayman Bobtail Member

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    Very helpful feedback. Thanks.
     
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