Question from a prospective driver

Werner now does hair follicle!

Yes, it's worth it to get into this industry. It's a great career.
The misdemeanors won't hurt you. Even if they were last week, plenty of companies will hire you.

I highly recommend Abilene Motor Express right there in Richmond. They hire new cdl grads and have an excellent reputation with drivers. @MidWest_MacDaddy can answer your questions.
Abilene would be good also in that they can work on your truck while you're on hometime if the truck needs any repairs or preventive maintenance.

 

There's other companies with more regional routes, but I still think Abilene is better:
All these hire new cdl grads.
Averitt Express
Schneider
ABF Freight
JRayL Transport

If it were me the top choices would be these because I don't like those short regional routes:
Abilene Motor Express
Magnum Ltd.
Freymiller
Tyson Foods

Submit several applications and see which companies offer a job. Do it now; don't wait until graduation.

 

Personally, I wouldn't work for Averitt, ABF or JRayL. The only reason I listed them is because you asked for companies with regional/local runs. Yep, Schneider does hair follicle; the tanker division does for sure.

MidWest_MacDaddy can fill you in on Abilene. I think it's urine test, but let him tell you for sure.

Abilene is 100% driver no-touch freight. I believe Freymiller is also.
Magnum is a good outfit - @ncmickey

 

Hello,

First, I would seriously take a good long look at any company listed by @Chinatown ... I too was looking at USX when I can here and opted to go another direction when he gave me a few non Megas to check into. That and the group of Abilene Drivers that I talked with here on TTR confirmed that I wanted to apply with Abilene. So, please look at every company that he listed as you too may find a perfect fit for you too.

Second, I would be very happy to answer any and all of your questions if you are interested in checking out Abilene. They have both local drivers in Richmond and Regional Drivers for our NE Region too. And as mentioned above you would get a fair amount of unofficial home time because you live in the Richmond area and can just run home between loads when you return to the yard.

To summarize Abilene, good trucks, great freight, and lots of miles. And as a bonus, it's right in your backyard too.

Stay Safe wherever you land!!!

MD

 

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