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I didn't see anything on here about numbers, so here you go. 4mph or below=3rd gear Around 6mph =4th gear Around 10mph =5th gear 15mph=6th gear 25mph=7th gear 35mph=8th gear 45mph =9th gear 55+Mph =10th gear. That's for a 10 speed of course. I hope it helps a little bit. Just remember, if you're having trouble getting it into gear, more than likely you're trying for the wrong gear! !! Lol. Good luck!

Did you take your test in Tennessee Bob?

The answer is simple, move further south!! Lol

Ok thanks. Also, hate to pry, but what kind of pay do their regional drivers get?

Well I'm fresh out of school, They start fresh out of school students at. 37 cpm for regional truckload. They've also got a crap ton of dedicated accounts which you can get as a new driver. For regional truckload they require you too get your hazmat and tanker endorsement within I think 90 days. If you apply within 30 days of your initial hire date they reimburse you in full. When you go look on there website, everything they say on there, and what the recruiters tell you is 100% true. Don't listen to the bonehead slack offs that talk crap about them lol. Communication is key with this place.

Is it true they don't allow facial hair? My woman will have none of that lol

Thanks Sonnydogg! And CT they have actually gotten more lenient with there facial hair policy. You can have a full beard and moustache as long as its neat and clean and no longer then like a quarter of an inch. I had a duck dynasty beard going before I started, and my woman hated when I told her I had to trim it short, but she got over it lol. But there's a couple foreign guys here that won't cut there's because of there religion. Just tell them your religion forbids you too cut your facial hair!!! Lol! But the reason they're starting to gain more business and accounts is because of how high they set the bar for there employees. They aren't really too awfully strict, they just want you looking professional and presenting yourself with dignity and respect. Good luck!!

I'm currently stationed in Florida but will be going back to Texas toward the end of May. Swift's training is only about 20 miles from my house, and TDI is about an hour away in Dallas. I completely forgot about the permit. I may have missed it or forgotten, but do I need to get it before I attend training? If the training is in Texas, that's easy. If I go with an out-of-state company like Maverick, that's a whole different story.

Don't hold me to it, but I do know the one here in Tennessee they help you study for your permit and everything. That's basically all you do the first week. That parts idiot proof. Lol. And then you spend the next two weeks doing pre trip, backing, and have plenty of road time. I would advise you too check into it though. Honestly, if you can go through the training you did in the military, you can go through there three week course. On top of that, you're not contracted with a certain company. You're a free range chicken free to come and go as you please. Which is really an advantage for you because you're G.I Bill will cover your tuition therefore you have no loan to pay. Once you pass all your tests, all you have to do is focus on your life and career.

And depending on where you're located, I attended TDI. I would recommend them to anyone. They trained me beyond what they were required to. They definitely care about training new drivers the best they can.

Honestly I would go do it on my own. Now, I'm not a veteran, but I financed my training, and I was bent on going with maverick because they seem like one of the best companies out there for rookies. But then, the recruiter for Averitt express came in, and now I'm employed with them. I never even knew they hired rookies. Lol. Just my experience lol. And thank you for your service friend! Good luck out there with whatever you do.

Good evening y'all. Just thought I'd give some updates on my progress with Averitt so far. I have two more days left of orientation and so far they have been awesome people to work with. I checked in early Sunday afternoon to get settled in my room and get some rest for the upcoming week. The hotel is really nice for me not having to pay anything. Being an ole country boy like me, this is luxurious. Lol. My roommate is a little weird. But that's a different story lol. Monday was long and super boring with the computer training, paperwork, getting uniforms, physical and drug test. We started the day at about 6am and didn't get back to the hotel until around 7pm. But the food was good I must admit. Today we had to show up at 8am for company orientation. It was definitely a fun day. Started with a nice hot breakfast, followed by a lecture about the company and why it is why it is. The CEO came in and introduced himself to us and he is a good, humble guy. Then we went over our benefits package which was kinda boring, but we made it fun lol. Lastly we got to meet our recruiters which was nice. It's been a long week so far, but I have to say, this company has already shown why so many people want to work for them. I'm eager to get out on the road and learn all I can and work for one of the best companies on the road. Stay safe everybody!! And cheers!!

The biggest problem people had in my class was forgetting to release there brakes. That should be the first thing you do lol. And always I mean ALWAYS remember to turn your power back on and let your gauges sweep. To me the hardest part was the numbers (4 psi in one minute, low air light should come on between 20 and 45 psi etc. ) luckily I passed on the first try lol. Just remember to release your brakes. Lol good luck! !!!