Millis Transfer

I have been talking to some truckers on Facebook (Truckers Wall of Shame). One recommended Millis because after two years, they haven't ever don him wrong. I have been researching the company and to me a newbie, looks pretty good. Can anybody tell me the downsides of their training program.? And can someone verify that the info on TT is valid? I have no experience whatsoever and am planning on getting my permit. Also, since I currently live in Indiana and their closest terminal is in Ohio, will I be able to take a truck home? Also, do they assign or slip seat. I'm gonna call and talk to them, but wanted some driver feedback since some recruiters try feeding newbies a line.

I started orientation at Millis today in Eden, NC and everything has been going just as I was told by their recruiters. You need to call them at 800-937-0880 and ask your questions.

Yes they do let you take the truck home. Info here is awesome. Everyone is here to help. You can look up "Trucker Who" on YouTube. He vloged his training and daily driving. He went to Millis school in Ohio and he still drives for them. He averages over 3000 miles per week.

Thanks for the replies! And I will check out trucker who. I did talk to a recruiter on some questions but she seemed impatient so I decided to try again later. Does anyone know if I could refuse to haul alcohol on a religious conviction/preference or is it forced dispatch no matter what?

Thanks for the replies! And I will check out trucker who. I did talk to a recruiter on some questions but she seemed impatient so I decided to try again later. Does anyone know if I could refuse to haul alcohol on a religious conviction/preference or is it forced dispatch no matter what?

I am not too sure about Millis so this is just my opinion but I highly doubt it. From what I understand Millis does a lot of beer loads so this may be the bulk of the freight. You could always ask your recruiter they may know the answer to this.

I don't remember the last time I saw Millis NOT hauling beer. I would think they haul other freight as well but Millis might not be the best place to go if you don't want to haul alcohol. Truth is, any otr carrier you go to is going to have you haul liquor sometimes. Half the time you don't even know what you're going to pick up--you just have an address and a pick up time. In other words, being picky about what loads you're gonna haul just doesn't work in this industry.

I suppose you could haul flatbed--I don't think they haul beer! LOL.

Thanks again ! Good point about DNA as well. I don't know if I mentioned it, but I have absolutely no experience. I am looking at companies that will train me. Reviewing Roehl right now since I have read that they are decent. Are there any other "no experience" companies for flatbed I should consider?

Thanks again ! Good point about DNA as well. I don't know if I mentioned it, but I have absolutely no experience. I am looking at companies that will train me. Reviewing Roehl right now since I have read that they are decent. Are there any other "no experience" companies for flatbed I should consider?

I can only speak for Prime as that who I drive for as a flatbed driver. They have been really good to me and the longer training program really helped me out when I upgraded and became solo. I do know TMC, McElroy, and Western Express seem to be good starter companies for flatbed as well. I am sure other people have more suggestions.

So after doing some searching, I'm not sure bout flatbed since it seems that companoes require flatbed drivers to be more physically fit. Not a great prospe t when one is already out of shape. Add to that the dangers such as cables and chains breaking and falling off a tapped load.

Conservative, there are some fit flatbed drivers yes. There are also guys out here in their 60s doing it. I ran into a lady in her 50s running flatbed. It's not a job for lazy people no but it is doable. Just turned 27 and not in perfect shape myself but you can definitely do it. We don't haul beer and it's possible to have Sundays off or mostly.