Which company to work for?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by DaveHaze, Nov 23, 2015.

  1. DaveHaze

    DaveHaze Bobtail Member

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    Hi, I am attending a truck driving school and should graduate in a couple of weeks. There are so many companies to chose from and quite honestly I really don't even know which questions to ask the recruiters. Could someone give me some guidance on this? I want to go otr and I also need a company that will allow me to bring my dog with me. I have done some research and have called and talked to some recruiters but need all the help I can get, any suggestions would be greatly appreciated, thanks!
     
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  3. Chinatown

    Chinatown Road Train Member

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    Which state/city do you live in?
    Do you have endorsements?
    Your age; over 21,22,23?
    Provide this information to us and we can give you companies that fit your criteria.
     
  4. IronWeasel80

    IronWeasel80 Medium Load Member

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    Chinatown will steer you in the right direction.

    Word of advice - most, if not all, recruiters will tell you whatever you want to hear instead of the truth until they get your butt in a seat. It's their job to get you into one of their trucks and most of them will use whatever shady tactics they need to accomplish that. As a general rule, the bigger the company, the more they'll lie to you.
     
  5. DaveHaze

    DaveHaze Bobtail Member

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    I live in Hemphill Texas and have tanker and doubles and triples endorsements and I am 56 years old.
     
  6. Chinatown

    Chinatown Road Train Member

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    OK, you're in good shape for many OTR jobs. Do you have hazmat endorsement?
    Pet policy & OTR:
    CTL Transportation
    Navajo Express
    National Carriers
    Abilene Motor Express
    Melton Truck Lines
    Pride Transport
    Frozen Food Express
    WEL
    Magnum Ltd.

    I'm sure there's more other drivers will list.
     
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  7. Chinatown

    Chinatown Road Train Member

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    Submit job applications right now; don't wait until graduation.
     
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  8. Chinatown

    Chinatown Road Train Member

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    All the companies I listed hire new cdl grads. Some websites aren't up to date and may still have "experience required" so ignore that and apply.
    Submit as many applications as you want; the more the better.
     
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  9. Allow Me.

    Allow Me. Trucker Forum STAFF Staff Member

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    Prepare to pay a pet fee, usually not refundable.
     
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  10. Canned Spam

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    There are over a million trucking companies to choose from. Good luck
     
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  11. DaveHaze

    DaveHaze Bobtail Member

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    Thanks! I will check them out!
     
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