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Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by trucking for family, May 11, 2016.

  1. Chinatown

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    Keep the applications going. "Experience required" on trunking company websites doesn't mean much these days; they're bending their own rules.

    Try these, and keep us posted:

    Freymiller
    NTB Trucking Co.
    Abilene Motor Express
    May Trucking Company
    USA Truck
    Navajo Express

    Apply to all of them and take the best offer. Abilene is one of the better outfits around right now; mostly dry van but some reefer.
    All those listed are good though to get back on the road. In a few months it will be easy to change companies if you wish.
    Do the online applications, then follow with a phone call tomorrow and say, "I'm checking on my job application."
     
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    I am currently in talks with NTB and man the run a tight ship! Everything is going well so far.

    I talked with Super Service again today as they are also right down the road from me. This was the second recruiter and the second time I am unimpressed. They promised a hometime fleet to be home for 34 to 36 hours each weekend but then turned around and said it had to be approved and made it sound like it was the end of the world to try and get it approved o_O Common I live 60 miles from the main terminal! ;) The benifits where run of the mill and they miles they clain to avg for new drivers where 2800 to 3600! :eek: Hmmm How come nobody else claims 3600 :p

    NTB and Super Service both sent me an Email with more info. NTB was extremely patient with my questions and over the top honest and polite! NTB's email has a load of good info in it!

    Super Service well not rude was simply put hurry up and get to the next call. Email was basically a link to the application and a phone number with the recruiters name ( which will stay anonymous )

    NTB has 10% match 100% vested at enrolment retirement, guaranteed 48 hrs off, regional Meijers and Target, good student pay weekend .03 cpm incentive pay, profit sharing, holiday incentive and the list goes on. @Chinatown thank you for the heads up on those companies.

    NTB is in Lansing literally 35 minutes away!
     
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    Well @Chinatown good news NTB pre approved me and has been very very professional on the phone. I have talked to three of their drivers and all of them had nothing but good things to say....

    @dngrous_dime Hutt was also very friendly however I was told my experience is too old for them to hire me.
     
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    Congratulations with NTB. Your new career is off to an excellent start.
     
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    What did they say was the minimum amount of experience required? I've forgotten.
     
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