PTL, USA Trck, TransAm Or Carolina Logistic

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  1. yzar78

    yzar78 Bobtail Member

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    hello all... i have problem with my MVR now am in process to get to trucking school and with the help of another thread i did ppl answered and specially @Chinatown help i was able to get 4 companies to give me pre-hire approval with my current MVR, the thing is i have 2 tickets in the last 3 years but 4 in the last 5 years the 2 tickets are speeding 18+ was doing 63 on 45 and the other one is fail to maintain line i think a 50$ fine wasn't big,
    my question is please which of these companies in title are better for new driver,

    i listed these companies as they are the one that i got the pre-hire approval from. PTL, USA Trck, TransAm Or Carolina Logistic

    thanks in advance for all the help
     
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  3. Chinatown

    Chinatown Road Train Member

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    I'd choose between USA Truck and TransAm.
    If it were me, I'd probably go with USA Truck as a first choice.
    You lucked out and got 4 pre-hires; your career has begun.
    Don't make any final decision yet; wait until close to graduation from school.
    Show all 4 job offers to the cdl school.
     
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  4. yzar78

    yzar78 Bobtail Member

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    thanks again bro @Chinatown really appreciate all the help... and yes this is the plan I will get the CDL first and then make sure to choose wisely with the help of ppl like you and others in this forum
    thanks again
     
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  5. yzar78

    yzar78 Bobtail Member

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    oh and btw you gave me 5 companies names and the only reason 2 of em didn't give me the pre hire was cause Florida beauty express told me that they don't hire GA drivers and I didn't contact Carolina cargo because of thread I read here make me scared of em XD
     
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  6. Chinatown

    Chinatown Road Train Member

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    @Aradrox drives for USA Truck and will tell it like it is there. He seems to be doing well there.
     
  7. Aradrox

    Aradrox Heavy Load Member

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    2300 avg miles a week.. 1 day of hometime accrued for every 6 days on the road, stay away from lease purchase, APU and 1500w inverter in all trucks. 10spd internationals with isx15 Cummins, and Kenworth t680s autos, and a mix of auto and 10spd frieghliner cascadias, 65mph governed speed, can sometimes be tough to get an empty, we do run the northeast but no west coast... If you got any other questions about USA truck let me know
     
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  8. JV_620

    JV_620 Medium Load Member

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    How far west do you guys run?
     
  9. Aradrox

    Aradrox Heavy Load Member

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    I35
     
  10. yzar78

    yzar78 Bobtail Member

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    thanks for your answer. i'll be honest am not really sure about the terms you used in your replay like APU and isx15 cause i didn't start the school yet but am sure i'll learn soon and get back and read your answer with the knowledge of what you mean...
    one last question would you recommend it for friend to start and learn with USA truck pls is it good option to start for any new driver or is it just the best one i have
    and oh the 2300 avg mil per week is that good? sorry to ask very noob questions i don't even have friends in trucking business
    thanks
     
  11. Aradrox

    Aradrox Heavy Load Member

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    APU is auxiliary power unit let's you have AC heat and power without the need for to run the big engine... ISX15 is a engine model... 2300 miles a week is ok it's not great but not a bad place to start out of the megas if no one else will take you
     
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