Which is the best starter Company

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by Desertdiablo, Oct 27, 2012.

  1. Desertdiablo

    Desertdiablo Bobtail Member

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    I am thinking of becoming a truck driver again after going through a lot of bull#%*+! With Swift transportation 4 yrs. ago. So I have been doing some research here on the reviews, but after reading a lot of nightmares I’ve gotten down to four. Now this is where I need some help because I don’t know If they’re good choices but these are the ones that sounded less sh!++¥. FFF transportation, Schneider National, May Trucking and maybe Knight Transportation. I just need to go through a refresher course because I have my C.D.L. And my record is clean and no problem with staying out three or four weeks as long as they keep me moving and making money i dont have a problem, I can take a lot of sh!#.If I can get feedback on all these Company’s from people who actually work there or have worked there in the past year, good or bad it would be great thanks.
     
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  3. Wooly Rhino

    Wooly Rhino Road Train Member

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    If you are the same person you were 4 years ago, you will have the same problems. The BS is the same. It is how we handle BS that changes.
     
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  4. Desertdiablo

    Desertdiablo Bobtail Member

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    Thanks wooly rhino I appreciate your honesty. I know there is no perfect company out there I'm just trying to weed out the ones with less turnover rates. For example Swift has more than Schneider and others. But I don't want to be out there three four weeks and be sitting half of the time and sending home 250-350 a week like last time do you know what I mean. I want to work hard while I'm out there and expect to get paid at least 600wk. to start my sacrifice.
     
  5. White Dog

    White Dog Road Train Member

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    Apparently, you didn't do much research.....because you have Knight on your list.

    Do me and yourself a favor....and remove them from your list.
     
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  6. Desertdiablo

    Desertdiablo Bobtail Member

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    Hahaha! Ok white dog you got it they are gone. Any others you suggest? FFE and Schneider look pretty good what do you think?
     
  7. White Dog

    White Dog Road Train Member

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    Sorry....I have no experience with large "starter companies" other than Knight, and 8 horrorific miserable weeks with J.B. Hunt (keep them off your list also); so I can't help you with what company or companies to look at----just steer you away from impending Knightmares.:biggrin_25513:

    Go to the "Discuss Your Favorite" forum, and see wich ones appear to be more truthful than others. Good luck.
     
  8. thedriver27

    thedriver27 Bobtail Member

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    :biggrin_2551:NNNOOOOOO!!!!!! Stay away from Schneider National. Not going to put them on blast just yet because I still work here (for now) but not a wise investment if you want to work for a company you can take pride in as well as pay your bills with!!
     
  9. walstib

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    Depending where you live, I'd recommend Watkins Shepard...They don't have trainer time when you're fresh out of school, you'll get a remedial of some kind but even if full orientation, it's only 10days and you're on your own...
     
  10. Easy Steamer

    Easy Steamer Road Train Member

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    You may want to consider lookng at the Prime threads also, As far as the ones you listed the only one I would even consider looking at would be MAY
     
  11. Desertdiablo

    Desertdiablo Bobtail Member

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    No. I heard a lot of crap on prime. There was a guy at the orientation at Swift who had a bad time 4 yrs. ago with prime. I appreciate your help Easy but no. FFE Sounds like a good outfit what do you guys think? Or May trucking any comments on them?
     
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