[Saylor]

How is Con-Way for a new driver? I haven’t done my school yet. I had considered Swift but now I have reconsidered that after reading some of the negative here. I have looked at Con-Way’s web site and am considering it. I don’t mind OTR but I do want to take my wife on some trips with me. I need to make as much as I can and am willing to put in the time to do it. What companie :shock: s are good to work for when as a rookie?

[rcpilot]

CFI has schools and have recently been folded into Con-Way... search the threads ref. CFI and you'll see alot of info here... also check out their drivers forum cfidrivers.com

[Saylor]

Thanks, CFI seem to be a good company to start with from the post that I read on their site. I feel like I get real information from the post instead of the Bull that comes from the recruiters. Any information would be appreciated. I have been in manufacturing for 40 years as a designer and engineer but it has got where it really isn’t a good choice any more. With all of the “out sourcing” made in China, manufacturing jobs are not paying and they are looking at younger engineers with lower pay. I am burnt out on it and ready to do something else. It is stressful and tiring to think all day and workout hundreds of details. :idea:

[Jimbpard]

Conway has their own training program. Check with a terminal near you.
For the most part they require you to work the docks in exchange for cdl training.
After you get your cdl, it's still tough to get on the road with them as all the old timers are sticking it out as long as they can.

Thats all I know......Though every terminal may be different, so give it a shot.

[MADLUX]

Originally Posted by Jimbpard

Conway has their own training program. Check with a terminal near you.
For the most part they require you to work the docks in exchange for cdl training.
After you get your cdl, it's still tough to get on the road with them as all the old timers are sticking it out as long as they can.

Thats all I know......Though every terminal may be different, so give it a shot.

That holds true if you want to do LTL and other local work, you ll need to contact cfi for there truckload (OTR) part

[Night Zombie]

Originally Posted by Saylor

I have been in manufacturing for 40 years as a designer and engineer but it has got where it really isn’t a good choice any more. With all of the “out sourcing” made in China, manufacturing jobs are not paying and they are looking at younger engineers with lower pay. I am burnt out on it and ready to do something else. It is stressful and tiring to think all day and workout hundreds of details. :idea:

Welcome to the world of low stress and decent pay. I was in computer programming for 16 years, and know all about the stress of a technical career. I am a newbie trucker. Been doing it for 1 year now. It's good. Drive from point A to Point B. Dop load. Hook empty trailer, drive from Point B to Point A. Unhook empty. Do some paperwork, bs with some fellow drivers, go home, sleep. I never lie awake dreading what tomorrow will bring, as I used to as a programmer. :shock:

As a trucker, I make 66 % of my programming salary, have one only 10 % of the stress. The good folks in Bangalore, India now have my programming stress. 8)

I just really hope the politicians do not allow a massive wave of hiring of foreign workers into trucking, which would drive our wages down to "global serf" wages, and result in trucking being touted by Bush as another "job Americans won't do". :evil:

[ibamars]

I talked to them before I made a decision of going with UPS Freight. From what I gathered, if you can make it through the first three years, which includes 70-80 hrs week 7 months of the year. then 17 hrs a week for the remaining period until you rise on the list a little bit. I would say go for it.

Good company. Just some major BS when you start.

I got my info from the #1 driver on the seniority list here in this area.

[Saylor]

Thanks for the information and encouragement. It can be scary changing careers and moving out of my comfort zone. It has become uncomfortable though and I refuse to be under paid for the knowledge and experience that I have. It is also exciting to start something new also. But to be at the bottom of a career in time and experience instead of at the top will be a new experience.

[oldrookie]

After 7 years and an excellent record in every way; my son in law got starved out. Cannot say if it was intentional or slow freight. Just remember to save your money. :?

I would reccomend cfi/conway to train and get your year but they are becomming a training company like swift, schneider, etc.