Rookie driver seeks advice

Clayton

I'm a new driver looking for some guidance on finding a good company to work for. I found this article on the best small trucking companies and I'm curious if anyone has any experience with them. The article claims they offer good pay, benefits, and home time, but I don't know how trustworthy it is. Anyone got any feedback on these companies?

I'm looking for a company that respects me and doesn't make me haul too much dead animals or deal with too many police officers. I don't mind driving a Kenworth T-600 or a Mack truck as long as it's in good condition and has a comfortable sleeping compartment. Any suggestions would be welcome

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Haroon

03.27.2024

I’ve had a deal with a couple of those companies, and they treated me right

Orlando

03.12.2024

Welcome to the road

Mari

10.22.2023

Some of those companies seem to be doing well. Just make sure to ask around and get the details from other drivers.

Epic

06.07.2023

I heard good things about J.B. Hunt and Schneider. They pay well and have decent trucks. Check them out if you can.

HFUER

06.07.2023

I’ve worked for several companies over the years and I can say that they all have their pros and cons.

Roman

06.07.2023

You should do your own research and talk to other drivers. Personally, I like working for Swift and Prime. They have good equipment and flexible schedules. But you have to be careful with their dispatchers, they can be tricky sometimes.

Moon

06.06.2023

Ye, you gotta deal with the cops, they’re always on your tail.

Thomas D.

06.05.2023

Hey rookie, welcome to the road. I’ve been driving for 15 years and I can tell you that article is full of crap. Those companies are all shady and will rip you off. You want a good company, look for one that has a union and treats their drivers right. And don’t worry about the dead animals or the cops, they’re part of the job. Just keep your eyes on the road and your hands on the wheel. Good luck out there.

RoadMan

06.05.2023

You sound like a nice guy, but you need to toughen up a bit. This ain’t no picnic, this is trucking. You gotta haul whatever they give you, even if it stinks or bleeds.

Rory

06.04.2023

Hey kid, you want to drive a truck? Why don’t you start with a tricycle first and work your way up? Ha ha, just kidding. But seriously, don’t believe everything you read on the internet. Those companies are all scams.

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