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Which company is best for starting out?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by The sharpshooter, Jan 30, 2011.

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  1. Jan 30, 2011 #1
    The sharpshooter

    The sharpshooter Bobtail Member

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    Ok, so in honest opinions...Which company is best for starting out? US Xpress? Schneider? Central? Other???? I want to hear what experience has to say
     
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  3. Jan 30, 2011 #2
    Jbrake1960

    Jbrake1960 Light Load Member

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    This question has been asked and answered a gazillion times. Do some reading and a little research.
     
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  4. Jan 30, 2011 #3
    The sharpshooter

    The sharpshooter Bobtail Member

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    I wanted a fresh opinion, but thanks for being an ###. 2 yrs doesn't make you an expert anyways. I drove for 10, took 15 off, all of which revolved around the industry, and I was looking for a fresh prospective. Excuse me for not having the time to read every post ever written on here.
     
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  5. Jan 30, 2011 #4
    Luzon

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    If you want to pull vans then I'd start with these.
    Crete Carriers
    Con-Way Truckload
    Millis Transfer
    Schneider
    Roehl
    Marten Transport
    Pride

    If you want flatbed:
    Maverick
    TMC
    BTC
    PGT

    There's many, many others, but those, of the bigger companies, are the one's I happen to think are better than most. The next driver may have a totally different opinion.

    I would highly advise you to stay away from CR England. I'd be wary of Werner, Covenant, JB Hunt, any of the Comcar companies.

    Again, this is MY throughts. The next driver will probably have different advice.

    Good luck and please keep us posted as to what you do.

    L
     
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  7. Jan 30, 2011 #5
    NoCoCraig

    NoCoCraig Road Train Member

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    Good consensus list (I think), both good and bad ones. Definitely a good place to start.
     
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  8. Jan 31, 2011 #6
    Ranger_309

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    Stay away from Werner trucking. Like I always say:


    Werner trucking: "A more wretched hive of scum and villainy would be hard to find in the Galaxy."
     
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  9. Jan 31, 2011 #7
    xlsdraw

    xlsdraw Road Train Member

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    How did CRST miss out on the list?
     
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  10. Jan 31, 2011 #8
    NoCoCraig

    NoCoCraig Road Train Member

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    Where are you going to cut it off? There are a lot of companies that could be added to both lists. That is why I said it was a good start.
     
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  11. Jan 31, 2011 #9
    The sharpshooter

    The sharpshooter Bobtail Member

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    Thank you all. Being from the Omaha area I have seen and heard enough to stay away from weaner lol. I had been thinking along the line of SCHNEIDER, Rhuel or Us Express???? I will keep you up to date on what direction we take. Again thanks
     
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  12. Jan 31, 2011 #10
    NoCoCraig

    NoCoCraig Road Train Member

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    You say "we take". Are you planning on being a team?
     
    NoCoCraig, Jan 31, 2011
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