Starting Late In Life
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I agree w many here that company sponsored is the way to go. Yes there is a year or so commitment, but its s good thing. They invest in training you. Most training companies have top notch equipment etc. I have read good things about Hirschbach. The negatives usually involve the lease purchase. I need not say anymore on leasing. Read thru the site for info on that.
Joel C..........I like their equipment and decent sign on bonus and they offer lease operator which I've done in the past and will do again. Had a friend that worked there as well and has no complaints. Also You can google " wild beard trucking on you tube.......he's not with them now but he has some videos of when he was with Hirschbach
Thanks for the welcome , been lurking a long time but never posted.
I worked for FFE previously and actually have nothing bad at all to say about them....I may go back to FFE , but I've recently been talking with Hirschbach , They have a terminal in the DFW area , nice trucks with a TV , satellite and refrigerators. and a decent sign on bonus
What have you liked about Hirschbach? I’m interested in them as well!
A friend just reminded me; Raider Express trains, and IS in Texas.
Still think you should start with: Apply For Paid CDL Training.
Best to ya!!!
~ Anne ~
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.
Terminal:
A facility where trucking companies operate out of, or their "home base" if you will. A lot of major companies have multiple terminals around the country which usually consist of the main office building, a drop lot for trailers, and sometimes a repair shop and wash facilities.
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What have you liked about Hirschbach? I’m interested in them as well!
Terminal:
A facility where trucking companies operate out of, or their "home base" if you will. A lot of major companies have multiple terminals around the country which usually consist of the main office building, a drop lot for trailers, and sometimes a repair shop and wash facilities.