What Are The Best Trucking Companies To Driver For
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I graduated in 2011 with my Cdl with airbrake and tanker endorsements. I want to change careers, but don't want to make the mistake of choosing the wrong company. I have to find a better way to support my family. I'm at a dead end job, and can't advance. I got my CDl as a back up in case something happened to my current job. I need a change with better pay. Any help would greatly be appreciated, thanks, tony
The "best" company is the one willing to give you a chance. You have to understand there is "good," "bad," and "ugly" in every trucking company.
Dave
CDL:
Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
A CDL is required to drive any of the following vehicles:
- Any combination of vehicles with a gross combined weight rating (GCWR) of 26,001 or more pounds, providing the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of the vehicle being towed is in excess of 10,000 pounds.
- Any single vehicle with a GVWR of 26,001 or more pounds, or any such vehicle towing another not in excess of 10,000 pounds.
- Any vehicle, regardless of size, designed to transport 16 or more persons, including the driver.
- Any vehicle required by federal regulations to be placarded while transporting hazardous materials.
OOS:
When a violation by either a driver or company is confirmed, an out-of-service order removes either the driver or the vehicle from the roadway until the violation is corrected.
Anthony. There is no best company. There is only the company that is best for your needs. Pick a company based on their hometime policy, what type of freight they haul, a company that hires out of your area. Find a company that is perfect for what you're looking for.
All these companies do the exact same thing with the exact same equipment.
Also, since its been a while since you got your CDL you shouldn't expect them to just give you a truck. You'll have to either go through their training all over again or have to go through a refresher course. Your recruiter should tell you what they'll put you through.
CDL:
Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
A CDL is required to drive any of the following vehicles:
- Any combination of vehicles with a gross combined weight rating (GCWR) of 26,001 or more pounds, providing the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of the vehicle being towed is in excess of 10,000 pounds.
- Any single vehicle with a GVWR of 26,001 or more pounds, or any such vehicle towing another not in excess of 10,000 pounds.
- Any vehicle, regardless of size, designed to transport 16 or more persons, including the driver.
- Any vehicle required by federal regulations to be placarded while transporting hazardous materials.
Yeah, it's not about choosing a "good company", it's about choosing a company that suits you well. We have an excellent series of articles about How To Choose A Truck Driving School. They'll give you a much better idea of what options you have and how to get the right information.
We also have a great listing of Truck Driving Jobs that will help you determine which companies hire from your area.
OOS:
When a violation by either a driver or company is confirmed, an out-of-service order removes either the driver or the vehicle from the roadway until the violation is corrected.
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I graduated in 2011 with my Cdl with airbrake and tanker endorsements. I want to change careers, but don't want to make the mistake of choosing the wrong company. I have to find a better way to support my family. I'm at a dead end job, and can't advance. I got my CDl as a back up in case something happened to my current job. I need a change with better pay. Any help would greatly be appreciated, thanks, tony
CDL:
Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
A CDL is required to drive any of the following vehicles:
OOS:
When a violation by either a driver or company is confirmed, an out-of-service order removes either the driver or the vehicle from the roadway until the violation is corrected.