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Discussion in 'Central Refrigerated' started by polarisryan, Sep 5, 2013.

  1. Sep 5, 2013 #1
    polarisryan

    polarisryan Bobtail Member

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    I am going through the initial recruiting process, and hope to go to training in SLC, assuming I don't get the job offer from Halliburton I am after. >.<

    I am curious, what type of trucks are new drivers getting these days? I've done a bunch of forum searches, but most of the info I find is a couple years old or more. Anyhow, thanks for the info!     :icon_smile:
     
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  3. Sep 5, 2013 #2
    born&raisedintheusa

    born&raisedintheusa Road Train Member

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    Your 4 main concern are:
    1) getting the truck driving job
    2) the company adheres to all federal, state, and local safety regulations
    3) BASIC pay and benefits since you are a beginner
    4) any truck that is safe and in excellent running condition with everything on it working

    God bless every American and their families! God bless the U.S.A.!
     
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    polarisryan

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    Trust me, those are among my primary concerns, but those concerns also bring some stress to someone who is changing careers. I figured having something fun to look forward to (i.e. the excitement of knowing what type of truck I might get to look forward to) might help to alleviate some of that stress, and bring an element of fun to the process.
     
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  5. Sep 5, 2013 #4
    born&raisedintheusa

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    You may want to call up the trucking company and ask what type of trucks they drive. If the trucking company has a website, the information might be on there.

    God bless every American and their families! God bless the U.S.A.!
     
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  8. Sep 7, 2013 #6
    Treputt

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    That equipment link is outdated a bit. Most new company drivers can expect to get '12 or newer Cascadias, Volvos, or perhaps a ProStar. The greatest percentage are Cascadias, although I got a '13 Volvo right after upgrading. Nearly all of the Petes are for leasing, although there may be exceptions.
     
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