[jonp]

Good luck! Hope it works out for you. the above advice is very good and I hope you take it to heart. My first job was at Swift and I drove for them for 3 years or so. Did just what the previous guy said. Didn't complain much, took every load and ran hard. Got the miles and everyone was happy. You have to do that when you start to get the experience.

[VPIDarkAngel]

Congratulations. Should you ever find yourself in South Boston, VA, let me know... Odds are, I'll be around there.

[rapatorr]

Originally Posted by jimjim

What fleet are you going to, Van, Refer? You mentioned little exper., they having you go out with a trainer and if so, how long? Good luck to ya.

I only have have driving school exp. I'm going to be with a trainer for 8 weeks,I need to complete 300 hrs behind the wheel before I go solo and I was told I could work on the 11 western states since I live in California. I start Oct.5.
To everyone else that commented on this thread,Thank you for your support, the positive reinforcement is well received, Again, Thanx:thumbsup:

[rapatorr]

Originally Posted by VPIDarkAngel

Congratulations. Should you ever find yourself in South Boston, VA, let me know... Odds are, I'll be around there.

For sure DarkAngel!! most likely I'll be there in the next couple of months,if I am,I'll let you know. You guys will see me around here more often now, asking for advise and what not.

[P A Frederick]

I have a friend who worked for Werner for a couple years right out of training on a dedicated Cat run from IL to the Carolina's. Said the same kind of things other have said. He made a good living, was home a good bit, and liked them.

I know I was at a freezer south of Atlanta last night and there were tons of Werner Refrigerated trucks picking up or dropping off (they were drop/hook at this place). I was surprised to see how many new or nearly new looking trailers they had. That says something to me if a company has decent equipment they take care of.

Good luck, let us know how it goes!

[ordinaryguy]

their reefer trailers are in pretty good shape...now some of their dry vans..that is another story haha...i think all of our reefer trailers are air release tandem pins...and all the reefers are air ride...

[BHG0069]

Stay safe and don't damage any trailers. Always run a legal logbook. And NEVER let anyone but you drive your equipment when behind the wheel.

Also, never, Never, NEVER get into a hurry when driving a big truck. When you rush bad things often follow. Just a few months ago I almost lost my job for getting into a hurry and forgetting to lower the landing gear (all I was thinking about was getting home), luckely I always watch my mirrors.

Be safe driver.

[geargrinder]

Originally Posted by rapatorr

Yup, I finally got a job with these guys, I hope there a good company to work for, the thing is I have like zero experience so that's one of the reasons I'm doing it, and second, i haven't worked in like a year so yeah, just thought I'd share it with you guys.

Better than winning the lottery.

[geargrinder]

Originally Posted by VPIDarkAngel

Congratulations. Should you ever find yourself in South Boston, VA, let me know... Odds are, I'll be around there.

I can't figure out why you guys running 62mph trucks think you are gonna make up lost time in 45mph, double fine, construction zones?

Anyone care help me with this confusion?

[devildice]

Congrats and BOL. Some good advice has been posted so listen to the "vets" and you'll be fine. Take care and be safe out here.




P.S. Please don't take my fender off when you're backing into that hole. :lol: