What are some relatively small trucking companies for a rookie?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Divadanidem, Nov 22, 2021.

  1. Divadanidem

    Divadanidem Bobtail Member

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    I want to go OTR 48 state but the mega companies seem a bit too much of a hassle. For example they literally search into your soul for any type of drugs (i dont do any illicit control substances but take some drugs that dont want to disclose) also they have in house physicals that they literally can fail you for anything rather than going to regular urgent care.
    What are some small not so recognized companies that go 48 state that arent so strict with the whole process and dont make you fee like a number. For rookies? Thanks guys
     
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  3. N00bLaLoosh

    N00bLaLoosh Road Train Member

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    You're going to need to get over this no matter where you end up working.

    The in-house physicals aren't really to catch you using drugs, they're to get you on a CPAP machine.
     
  4. jethro712

    jethro712 Medium Load Member

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    danny herman trucking. u wont see pnw or northeast. laid back, no micro management. 1.5 days off/wk out.
    only p test if ya already have dot physical.
     
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  5. DRTDEVL

    DRTDEVL Road Train Member

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    No such thing. The only way a company can train is to be self-insured. The only way to become self-insured is to grow into a mega.

    The only way around this is to find a local gig that will train, like driving a spotter at a plant or shagging trailers for washout, but that's the furthest from 48 state OTR you can get.
     
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  6. Divadanidem

    Divadanidem Bobtail Member

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    Ill look into them thanks
     
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  7. Divadanidem

    Divadanidem Bobtail Member

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    I already have my cdl. Does that change anything?
     
  8. Chinatown

    Chinatown Road Train Member

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    Where is your location? Probably get some job leads if we know your location; state & nearest town/city.
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  9. DRTDEVL

    DRTDEVL Road Train Member

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    Not really. Still practically uninsurable.
     
  10. Chinatown

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    USA Truck hires new cdl school grads and has a program; as a company driver with 6 mos. experience with USA Truck, you can choose your loads and run where you want to.
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  11. tscottme

    tscottme Road Train Member

    The tests for all substances in your body are way too expensive for trucking companies to use on new-hires. They test for opiates, cocaine, THC, amphetamines. Some big companies require you to do a drug screen and get a new DOT Card, which will also test for blood sugar levels.
     
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