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Originally Posted by redsfan
Why limit yourself to starting out with a Mega carrier to get experience and then move on? Why not try to find that "perfect" company and start with them right off the bat and then move on to greener pastures within that same company?
I've never worked for Swift, CRST or CRE, but I've heard a lot of stories about them. I'm sure there are several drivers at all three companies that are happy, but a 120-140% turnover rate says something about each one. I've never understood the mindset of starting with a crappy company just to get a little experience and move on. From what I've read most of the people who think that way end up dang near starving in their first year and then they quit. Next thing you know, they're owing that company a bunch of money for training and they come on here bitching about it. Why???? Most of the "better" companies will take noobs also and they will have a reputable training program.
IMO, try to find the best long-term fit for you right off the bat and go for it. No better time to be doing your research and homework than before you start. You end up getting mad and quitting and then you have to take whatever comes down the pike because you need to work.
Never worked for them, but I've heard a lot of good things about Gordon and they're big in the part of the country that you are referring to. I know they have dedicated positions and, as big as they are, they probably have local gigs that you could work yourself into.
Just my 2 cpm...
Good luck.
Well said! This is my opinion and they way I approached the decision of which company to go with. I think one key is to have some money ahead to tide you through the first year. Otherwise you may starve and become disgruntled and leave before you get enough time in to start making real money. As far as Gordon: they are a highly respected company in the Northwest. They do have local drivers. However, even talking to their drivers and recruiters, they don't pay squat to their local drivers. I can't remember the exact amount. but, if the recruiters talk bad, it must really be bad. If you can stand the color of their trucks, go for it! LOL