Comments By Chris K.

Isn't Donners Pass on I-80 in California?

I have seen ads for military vets from Stevens, Werner, Swift, USA Truck, etc

Trucking truth needs a flat bed only forum w Old School as the leader. Personally I plan on reefer/dry van or tanker(in long run). I'm first too admit i am a bit of a $$&&y when it comes to the hard work of flat bedding. Ok ramblings again. Many props to Old School for his insight and honest in your face facts about this business.

Oh and you were out 7 days tops home 2. Furniture and Princess house from Mt Airy produce back.

There's a team company there called Cooke and they are pretty decent. Zone pay. Now ten years ago it was La and back 750-800 for the trip. Washington and back 850/900 but I'm not sure what they pay now.

My knowledge of HO is from years ago and they were known for some run down equipment, no other negatives that I remember besides normal unhappy driver gripes. I

Swift gets a bad rep from some drivers even on here. From what I read about there training, mentor stage, then to solo, I personally think they are a stand up company. I considered going to Richmond academy but am most likely going to CDS in Roanoke instead. Will most likely send them an app anyway. I have my eye on a smaller company also. Check out Western Express also, they advertise "Have a CDL?, No Experience, No problem!" Of course you will have to go out with a trainer. How far are you from Mt. Airy?

Mission BBQ??

Typical of today's society. I gave a driver in here some smaller companies in my area that would hire him w the experience he had(very little) and he scoffed at it. He trained w Stevens and left for unknown reasons. He was worried about his opportunities and I let him know smaller companies in the area that would take a look at him. He said "no" they are reefer companies and I will only do dry Van. Ok good luck. Don't even get me started on people in the restaurant business.

When I was training years ago I wanted to stop on 101 and run out my foot or hand in Pacific Ocean and my trainer laughed, said no. I did however almost had him talked into stopping along Columbia River in Oregon and fish for Salmon. Did not have enough time on load to stop and figure out how to get a fishing license.