Young new driver w/ questions

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Bubsaroni, Nov 13, 2018.

  1. x1Heavy

    x1Heavy Road Train Member

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    Wal, the 21 you can drive over the road. It's the age 25 that matters in hazmat, particularly say Fuel, Gasoline etc.
     
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  3. towmantater

    towmantater Light Load Member

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    No no I meant your first year of driving experience. And I mean I don't see why it matters. I was 21 when I started.
     
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  4. Metallica88

    Metallica88 Medium Load Member

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    Who was the girl that worked for Jim Palmer and made all the YouTube videos?
     
  5. Bubsaroni

    Bubsaroni Bobtail Member

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    I've seen her mentioned around here a few times, haven't watched any videos yet. (laptop died on me, stuck browsing in my mobile!)

    browsing around I think my best bet is definitely CC regardless of where I go, something about the company schools keeps rubbing my the wrong way.

    does anyone have suggested / recommended companies? I'd prioritize West coast based, OTR Nationwide driving. off the top of my head, there seem to be more good things said than bad about Schneider, and currently they're at the top of my list. I talked to one of their "online live chat" guys, and apparently they've got open positions here near Walla Walla, which is great, as well as class reimbursement, which is great as well. according to their website, it seems like they also offer their own training, but I'm still more inclined to go the CC route.

    are there any downsides to Schneider I should know about? anyplace better? there's always good and bad opinions about every place, it seems pretty subjective to each driver. just gotta get out there and start working, it would seem!
     
  6. tscottme

    tscottme Road Train Member

    Jim Palmer is a good place for some drivers. I would go there if I didn't know where to start and can get through the longish "riding with a trainer" period. They (and Prime) call it B Seat Driver. You & trainer do 30k or 40k miles. The school and very small class size is very good. Their health insurance, when I looked at it, was extremely expensive. I think it was $375/mo for a single. Your money went into an HSA, so it's always your money but it's not conventional medical insurance. That may have changed. Also, I don't like reefer freight. There are too many reasons for delays.

    I always say picking a company is like getting shoes. It matters how they fit you. Nothing else is as important as the fitbvbwith you. Expensive shoes that don't fit you are not as good as cheap shoes that fit just right, even if other shoes fit me like a dream.

    Jim Palmer & Prime are kind of picky so anything non-optimal in your work history or driving record MIGHT prevent you driving for them. Many other good companies will hire you as a newbie.
     
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  7. stillwurkin

    stillwurkin Road Train Member

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    Allie Knight or something like that? Think she quit trucking.?
     
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  9. Canadianhauler21

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    Hell, I'm 22 and started driving at 21. Had my license since I was 19. I started off with a mega carrier, worked there for 6 months and left for a smaller company with about 25 trucks. Never too young to start driving. Don't regret starting at all.
     
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  10. IvanOst

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    Hello everyone is it worth buying a back massager for long trips?

    I ask because my back is tired, and with a massager I'm afraid to fall asleep during ride, I heard a lot of such stories, is it true? Or advise your choose
     
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