Trying To Make A Decision On A Company.
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Of those 3 you have listed, I'd go with Schneider. They have tons of opportunities within the company hauling every type of freight you can think of. From what I've read from other drivers and those I've spoken to out on the road, they hold up their end of the deal and expect drivers to do the same.
HOS:
Hours Of Service
HOS refers to the logbook hours of service regulations.
Ugh. I hit enter too soon. Fingers forgot how to brain. You're in luck being in Indiana (hello fellow Hoosier) because there's plenty of shipping lanes and just about every company hires from the midwest. Give Knight and some of the other Indiana companies a look too, Celadon, Knight and Schneider all have training centers and terminals in Indy.
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.
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.
Roehl Transport has a terminal right there in Gary. I can say there a good company with strong family values. Good home time policies too. Good luck in your search!
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.
Thanks for the info, I will look into these companies as well.
Tina- Sounds great. Lots of opportunities and you're asking questions. Indy also sounds great, I'm in Missouri. Just recommend using Pm- private message. I also feel teaming would be good. I love the idea of running 6000 miles/week, coast to coast. And having a company say we'll keep you busy 100% because you run continually. I realize there's a lot of things to work out with teaming.
Roehl Transport has a terminal right there in Gary. I can say there a good company with strong family values. Good home time policies too. Good luck in your search!
There flatbed division trains there. They did sound good, I could be wrong but think they are based out of Wisconsin. She could walk out one door and into another.
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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Hello, my name is Tina and I am in the NW Indiana area. I'm currently in school at Driveco in Gary, IN. Love the school, it's going great they break things down real simple to help you learn the maneuvers. I'm in my 3rd week with 1 to go. We have had several recruiters and of course most of them make their company sound really great. I know everyone's experience is different and it really depends on what you're looking for. I haven't made up my mind about teams or regional solo. I feel as though I want to team for 6 months to a year until I feel a little more secure with what I'll be doing (I don't anyone to team with so there's the whole finding a compatible partner to deal with). Then sometimes I think if I can get some good training right out of school I might be alright by myself. A good training program is really important to me. I tried truck driving before many years ago and the schooling and training was not like it is today so I'm hoping to have a better go of it this time. I have a conditional offer with Schneider, I received an offer with Werner today and I'm waiting to hear back from H. O. Wolding. I have tried to research these companies the best I can but find a lot of older reviews, some not so pleasant. I know companies can grow and change so, I was hoping to get some up to date info on any of these companies. If anyone has pro's or con's to share about the companies it would be greatly appreciated.
Regional:
Regional Route
Usually refers to a driver hauling freight within one particular region of the country. You might be in the "Southeast Regional Division" or "Midwest Regional". Regional route drivers often get home on the weekends which is one of the main appeals for this type of route.