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Rookie choosing first company

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by lil penny, Nov 30, 2017.

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  1. Nov 30, 2017 #1
    lil penny

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    Is it of significant that the company be based in region where you live?
     
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  3. Nov 30, 2017 #2
    spyder7723

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    Not at all. Unless of course it's a local job you are applying for.
     
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  4. Nov 30, 2017 #3
    lil penny

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    OK,so no difference if company is based in neighboring state or four states away?
     
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  5. Nov 30, 2017 #4
    06driver

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    With the Swift and CR England cases I think they have to send you home to get a real license, not a temporary. May be the only consideration if there is a comp any in your state you can get your CDL with. No idea what the PIA factor is for getting a CDL with an out of state driving test.
     
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  7. Nov 30, 2017 #5
    lil penny

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    Ok,im getting licensed in Tennessee...what is PIA?
     
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  8. Nov 30, 2017 #6
    spyder7723

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    Pain in the a ss
     
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  9. Nov 30, 2017 #7
    06driver

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    Pain
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    I'll go with tuckus.
     
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  10. Nov 30, 2017 #8
    06driver

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    Really just check with the DMV (because a recruiter will say anything) about out of state testing.

    I know England had so many problems they paid the FMCSA for an exemption to keep students in trucks on a paper permit. Of course they are rather a scumbag outfit.

    Couple good companies to get started with in Tennessee.
     
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  11. Nov 30, 2017 #9
    lil penny

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    Ok,im early in the process,Ill be attending CCS Truck Driving School in March.Which Tennessee companies are you refering to?
     
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  12. Nov 30, 2017 #10
    tscottme

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    Somewhere out West, in my mind.
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    If you want to get home more than every month or two it's VERY important. The company will have the majority of their freight in the region they are based.
     
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