which company would you choose

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by marke2801, Apr 18, 2013.

  1. marke2801

    marke2801 Bobtail Member

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    Werner, Us express, Schneider, Prime, Maybe super service.
    I need to do my 6 months to a year, then I know I can move on to a better company.
    Werner and Schneider have military apprentice ship program. no contract you just use your Gi bill to get an extra 1250 for 6 months and the 975 for 6 months. I have an orientation date for all but super service.
    Im curious as to what people are going to say? I am clueless as to where I should go... a lady from E.l Hollingsworth just told me im goint to have to grit and bare it for awhile. Have to put in your dues like anything else in life....
    Thanks
     
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  3. chemsoldier1

    chemsoldier1 Medium Load Member

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    Out of all those you listed, I would choose Schneider. Haven't worked for any of them but I've never talked to a happy Werner driver, didn't know Super Service had a training program, and USX has been mixed to bad. Prime would be my second recommendation, just don't let them sucker you into the lease purchase.
     
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  4. carrkool

    carrkool Heavy Load Member

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    I know a guy who works for SS and he loves it. he did say the first year was rough but after that he said it was great. He has been there 10 years how and makes some good money
     
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  5. StayBusyTrucker

    StayBusyTrucker Medium Load Member

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    Pick Ffe lot better then those cdl mills..
     
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  6. sharp.dressed.man

    sharp.dressed.man Heavy Load Member

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    I would say out of the ones you have listed they are all going to treat you about the same except Werner they would treat you the worst out of the ones you have listed.

    You need to look at the training requirements for each company and compare those requirements to your wants. If you want a longer training interval go with Prime if you are wanting something short go with Schneider. USX is an ok company, but their training program isn't very good.
     
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  7. marke2801

    marke2801 Bobtail Member

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    Thanks everyone... Any one have experience with U.S express? ive heard bad things about there orientation i.e. employment verifications been done @ orientation, here's what is worrying me I have been dealing with Jill at express, she gave me a pre hire with orientation date. I have left a message every day stating I have questions about getting verified before orientation she has yet to get back with me...This is a red flag to me because other companies are very willing to answer questions and in a timely manor, and have all done background and employment verifications in advance...
    Haven't heard about ffe are they otr? do they recruit out of Michigan?
    I will be calling super service tomorrow to see what they have to offer.


    How many miles to Prime solos get per week? they stary out at .36 after training, not bad
     
  8. Ghost Ryder

    Ghost Ryder Road Train Member

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    Call the IRS and have them send you your tax returns.
     
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  9. StayBusyTrucker

    StayBusyTrucker Medium Load Member

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    Yes Ffe is otr tgey hire from any state however you must have a cdl when you come to the Academy unless you live in Tx..
     
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  10. The Challenger

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    I'd go with schneider or Prime Inc. Both have excellent training programs. If you want a truck with apu, then go with Prime Inc. Has one of the highest starting pay periods around.

    KH
     
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  11. StayBusyTrucker

    StayBusyTrucker Medium Load Member

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    And the slowest big company truck on the road..
     
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