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Tough newbie decision to make!

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Smith-n-Solomon-student, Oct 6, 2008.

  1. Oct 6, 2008 #1
    Smith-n-Solomon-student

    Smith-n-Solomon-student Bobtail Member

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    I am a recent graduate. Researched MANY companies. Applied at 20 or so. Am down to about 5 or 6;
    TransportAmerica, Trans-Am, Roehl, Watkins-Shepard, Werner. Also...Maverick, wants an accident to be 1 yr.(10/24!) But they said ok.
    Have been "pre-hired" or "pre-approved" by all 5.
    I pretty much x'd on Werner and W-S. But you never know.
    The other's seem to be very good companies though.
    All offer decent training, pay, and benefits. But I just can't decide.
    Roehl can only give me the 7/4-7/3 deal to start considering my location and I have to drive to and from the yard every 7 days after going otr.(1-1/2 hrs.)
    Trans-Am looks like a great choice. Can't find any real bad posts about them. Anywhere!
    Transport America I haven't found too much bad either.
    So it's going to be 1 of these 3. But which one???
    Any comments or suggestions would be GREATLY appreciated!!
    Thanks.
     
    Smith-n-Solomon-student, Oct 6, 2008
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  3. Oct 6, 2008 #2
    im6under

    im6under Heavy Load Member

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    transport america but I'm not to sure about nj.

    seemed the bigger fortune 500 companies john deere, home depot ect were all chicago and west. every time I got to the east coast it was hopscotching all over heck to try and get back into a longer run lane.

    course maybe from nj they hopscotch ya around at the first of the week and then give ya a long one home???

    good company, on par with roehl... safe equipment... decent pay....
     
    im6under, Oct 6, 2008
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  4. Oct 10, 2008 #3
    Sullyman

    Sullyman Bobtail Member

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    I would also say Transport America, that is who I went with and they have a pretty good training program, I could have done with out going to Scottsburg, Indiana, They got a couple of miserable people there, but the rest of the company is pretty good. I get decent miles, and for the most part get home when I ask for it. Good Luck with your decision, it will be a tough one.
     
    Sullyman, Oct 10, 2008
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