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Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by CalculatedRisk, Apr 4, 2026 at 5:50 PM.

  1. CalculatedRisk

    CalculatedRisk Heavy Load Member

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    good evening,

    It's been a while since I've posted. I'd like to apologize if I offended anybody. The last time I posted I believe I said I could not find a company. With my driving record now clean, I'm turning my attention to having a better life for myself.

    that being said, i've searched for companies left and right that are willing to give me a chance. I know the chances of me getting a job are better than last time. I have a clean driving record, and a current employer who actually wants me to go truck driving because they feel that's what I want to do and are willing to support me and let me come back in case it doesn't work out.

    With that being said I have narrowed my list to three companies. If there are any more you feel I need to check out, please let me know.

    Heartland Express
    WEL Companies
    Swift

    thank you so much for your time. I know I'm sort of beating a dead horse but I'm tired of living a mediocre life. I have no intention of taking the calculated risk without doing my nitty-gritty research which is why I'm on here.
     
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  3. Chinatown

    Chinatown Road Train Member

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  4. CalculatedRisk

    CalculatedRisk Heavy Load Member

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    i'm in Viera.

    let me give you a little bit of background on myself since I have last posted. I work for a gas station chain and one of my regular customers is a 5,000,000 mile driver over at Walmart out of South Carolina. whenever I work overnight, I always make sure there's a fresh hotdog for him or I personally make him breakfast.
     
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  5. nextgentrucker

    nextgentrucker Road Train Member

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    If you don't mind Flatbed check out Cypress Truck Lines in Jacksonville, they're decent. Melton also hire sometimes.
     
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  6. CalculatedRisk

    CalculatedRisk Heavy Load Member

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  7. CalculatedRisk

    CalculatedRisk Heavy Load Member

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    heartland training program is 10,000 miles with a trainer in the right hand seat and it is at $.34 a mile. what is your opinion on that one for the veterans?
     
  8. Chinatown

    Chinatown Road Train Member

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    Flatbed. Can you handle heavy tarps and chains.
     
  9. CalculatedRisk

    CalculatedRisk Heavy Load Member

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  10. bryan21384

    bryan21384 Road Train Member

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    Are starting you out or do you have experience?
     
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