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TransAm Trucking a good place to start?

Discussion in 'Motor Carrier Questions - The Inside Scoop' started by markm79, Aug 14, 2008.

  1. Aug 14, 2008 #1
    markm79

    markm79 Bobtail Member

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    So after a couple of months of researching companies that hire recent grads, I finally decided to go with TransAm trucking, and am being sent to Mesquite, TX for training on 8-16-08. I am pretty nervous, and up until today haven't read anything really bad about the company. Anyone have any info on this company, and it's quality of training. I badly want to get the best start possible in this industry, and have my fingers crossed. Any info on this would be helpful.

    Also, I see that their fleet is Autoshifts. In anyones opinion, is this going to hurt me in the long run starting with autoshifts? I feel completely confident in my shifting skills, but I only have what I learned in school to go on. I was very quick to learn, and I am hoping that getting my experience with TransAm won't hurt me in the future.

    Thanks in advance.
     
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  3. Aug 16, 2008 #2
    doubledragon5

    doubledragon5 Road Train Member

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    Personally auto shifts is not the best place to start your driving career. Think about it you learn how to drive a standard, and if you don't use it over time you will loose it. It is harder shifting a truck than a car, that is why I choose not to go with a company with autoshift.. I knew a guy who worked for US Xpress for 3 yrs, and when he left he needed to go with a trainer with his new company just to learn how to shif again..
     
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  4. Aug 18, 2008 #3
    chaser1

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    I really have not heard anything negative about TransAm thus far. Just be nice & polite to the trainer & dispatcher and try to get your loads to the customer in a safe & timely manner.

    If the wheel's aren't turning....you won't be earning !

    Money talks and the other stuff walks....
     
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