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Rider Policy for my next company

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Dostoevsky, Jan 10, 2014.

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  1. Jan 10, 2014 #1
    Dostoevsky

    Dostoevsky Bobtail Member

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    Hi Everyone,

    I have been a professional driver since 2010 driving both OTR and local and now that I'm a bit more experienced and can afford to be a little more picky about who I work for I was hoping someone would have some rider policy information.

    Most companies seem to either allow no rider or that rider must be an immediate family member. I would like to take my girlfriend with me and wanted to know if anyone had suggestions for a company that fit the bill hiring out of Seattle or Oregon. I already know about Gordon Trucking, but need a few backups in case they don't work out (I also understand that Gordon has a window of time you must be working for them before you can take a rider and that amount of time seems to change depending on who I speak with)

    Thanks everyone
     
    Dostoevsky, Jan 10, 2014
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  3. Jan 10, 2014 #2
    8thnote

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    I live on the opposite side of the country, so I don't know anything about the specifics of the carriers in your area. I just think that with 4 yrs experience that you could definatly find something better than a mega-carrier like Gordon. I work for a smaller carrier based here in TN and the only restriction on riders is that they must be at least 10 yrs old and you can take a rider starting on day one. You just have to pay $45 per year for rider insurance. Good luck with whoever you choose to go with.
     
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  4. Jan 10, 2014 #3
    Boka

    Boka Light Load Member

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    Your best bet would be to find few companies you would like to drive for near you and just call them...
     
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  5. Jan 10, 2014 #4
    STexan

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    My company only allows immediate family, but will also allow "common-law spouse" (long-term "live-in" girl friend) but that may be limited to Texas and only a few other states
     
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  7. Jan 10, 2014 #5
    Chinatown

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    Holland Enterprises has rider program starting from day 1.
    The website doesn't specify "immediate family" just has "rider."
    You're in the hiring area.
     
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  8. Jan 10, 2014 #6
    jsprocket

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    Melton it doesn't matter and except 10 is minimal age and kids only during summer.
     
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  9. Jan 10, 2014 #7
    Chinatown

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    Yes, Melton Truck Lines is a good company also.
     
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  10. Jan 10, 2014 #8
    Dostoevsky

    Dostoevsky Bobtail Member

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    Thank you, I should also mention that I have only run dry vans. Has anyone driven for Holland? Do you know if they would train to run a reefer?
     
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  11. Jan 10, 2014 #9
    Chinatown

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    You will get reefer training during orientation; nothing to it.
     
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  12. Jan 11, 2014 #10
    Dostoevsky

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    Thank you Chinatown and everyone else as well. I'll give Holland a call on Monday, they look like a great option. If anyone else has any other suggestions however I definitely wouldn't mind bumping Gordon down on the list.
     
    Dostoevsky, Jan 11, 2014
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