Need Help Choosing Company Please Help

[hooperjay]

Hello, I am in school at chattanooga state for my cdl and I have 14 job offers, but have got it down to 4 companies and if anyone has anything good or bad about these companies please let me know. Here they are:
Averitt Express, Maverick, McElroy, and Colonial.

I am looking for a company that have great insurance(I have a family of 3), great equipment, great miles, good money, and good home time. I have talked to all these companies about three or more times, but still cannot decide on which one to go with.

I was in the military for 4 years and hauled my on equipment on flatbeds and like it(but I know that the exper. don't transfer). I have talked to a Maverick employee(wonderman) and He loves Maverick. But would like to talk to someone that works for the other 3 companies to see how it compares to maverick. Any info would be great. Thanks for your time. :?

[mike3fan]

I am looking for a company that have great insurance, great equipment, great miles, good money, and good home time

Me too!!,instead I bought my own truck and took some control of all those thing myself.

[hooperjay]

I am looking for a company that have great insurance, great equipment, great miles, good money, and good home time

Me too!!,instead I bought my own truck and took some control of all those thing myself.

Thats sounds great but want to drive for atleast a year before I buy my own truck.

[GMAN]

I used to run into a lot of Averitt drivers when I pulled a box around. Most seemed to be happy with them. Since you are in Tennessee, you should not have any problem getting home. They are a bit rigid about your appearance, but that only serves to present a professional image. Oher than that, I don't recall any negative information. We have heard from several Maverick drivers on this forum. Most seem to be happy with their choice. I think it boils down to what you want to do. If you want to pull a flat bed I would probably go with Maverick, at least starting out. I think they have a decent training program. I am not sure about the others. You could do a search and probably find out a lot of information on any company.

[Jackrabbit379]

Along with GMAN's post,someone else that would be good for you in Tennessee would be First Fleet. They are a dedicated contract carrier. They are based out of Murfreesboro(spelling). In fact,First Fleet has a yard right down the road from our yard. They have,I would guess,10,or 12 trucks here. I see almost all of their trucks in their yard on the weekends,and some atleast once during the week. That would also be a good company to go with.

[whorutommy]

post all the job offers on your wall and ask 1 of your kids to through a dart. Good luck!

[1984muddyblazer]

I would go with Averitt being a family man. Read my tread about Averitt.

[marcel27208]

yeah ive heard good things about averitt...... first fleet is a good choice also... dont know if they except newbs but JTC is company paid medical insurance must be nice

[hooperjay]

[quote="Jackrabbit379"]Along with GMAN's post,someone else that would be good for you in Tennessee would be First Fleet.

First Fleet requires 2 yrs exper. to drive for them.

[songbird]

I haven't read too much about the other companies on any MB I've visited, but have read repeatedly that Maverick's securement training is excellent. Maybe you should look at that aspect of the 4 companies to help narrow it down. As a newbie, I would think you would want to get the best training possible as it will set the tone for the rest of your career. BOL with this.

[Jackrabbit379]

First Fleet requires 2 yrs exper. to drive for them.

Didnt know that. Sorry about that.

[USXRecruiter4080]

Hello, I am in school at chattanooga state for my cdl and I have 14 job offers, but have got it down to 4 companies and if anyone has anything good or bad about these companies please let me know. Here they are:
Averitt Express, Maverick, McElroy, and Colonial.

I am looking for a company that have great insurance(I have a family of 3), great equipment, great miles, good money, and good home time. I have talked to all these companies about three or more times, but still cannot decide on which one to go with.

I was in the military for 4 years and hauled my on equipment on flatbeds and like it(but I know that the exper. don't transfer). I have talked to a Maverick employee(wonderman) and He loves Maverick. But would like to talk to someone that works for the other 3 companies to see how it compares to maverick. Any info would be great. Thanks for your time. :?

I believe we did a job fair at Chatt State about 3 or 4 weeks ago. Did you speak with Jake or Lyle at the US Xpress tent? We are close to your home, which makes for easy home time. Also you would have the option for the local in Tunnell Hill after about 6 months.

Just a thought. Ask Don Hunt over the training school about us. He loves us since we gave him that new Volvo 780 for you guys' school.

[hooperjay]

I have talked to someone at usexpress but really not interested, sorry but have two guy in my class that is going to usexpress. I really dont like the auto trucks.

[syl77dar]

good luck

[hooperjay]

OK Down to 2 Companies, TMC and Maverick. Anyone have anything?

[richey94]

There is a ton of info on TMC and some on Maverick on the What about this company board. Both TMC and Maverick are a good place to get a start. You have to see which one fits with you better. TMC has nicer equipment and better insurance. Maverick pays better during training. Both get you home most weekends and have really good training.TMC is percentage pay or CPM and Maverick is CPM.

[dragracert99]

Call Falcon. Flatbed.
I've got almost six months with them and they get me home every weekend and I average about 1 k a week.
Some times I get home once a week.
Also have 3 insurance programs to choose from.
Not the fanciest stuff but a good starter.
Basic is a good way to descibe it.
I started in a 2000 , 590k truck and now drive a 05 with 190k.
Training wasn't to hot but you may get a better trainer.
Get to pick runs a lot of times.
Two months and I got on a dedicated mostly.
terminal showers are bad, lol.
A paid motel room once a week though.
They pay for showers and reimberse for stuff.
Terminal in T.N.
Call them at least.

[syl77dar]

try mcleod they pay real well they are flatbeds out of illinois

[GoldiesPlating]

You can call me at TMC this coming week and I'll be happy to answer your questions. If you like, my cell # and email address are also on my web site below.

[Rawlco]

One thing that I have seen posted about Maveric on another forum recently is that during orientation you are required to lift 140 pounds. The examiner keeps adding weight to the bucket and you have to lift it onto the trailer. If you can only lift 130 pounds you are out of luck and sent home. I do know know how accurate that is, but if I read it on the internet twice then it must be true.