Profile For Tawanda

Wow you remember me? Ha. No unfortunately I am not still at Prime. I was set to get my own truck when they let me go. Long story.

I went to work for a local Intermodal company in Puyallup, Bartelson Transport, hauling shipping containers in and out of the port. Don’t really want to mess with containers or ports anymore.

After them I drove with a friend of mine for BLC for a few months, but my “friend” turned out to be a raging psychopath, so I left. Now I’m looking to drive solo OTR.

Graham was actually one of our biggest rivals at Bartelson. They were always poaching drivers from us. From what I know they do mainly intermodal, so not sure they would be a good fit.

Great hearing from you!

Stay safe!

Casandra

Hey there. I’ve been driving for about 3 years now, a mix or dry Van, Reefer and Intermodal. I’m currently looking for a company that is either close to where I live (Portland) or runs regularly through the area. Biggest wants are decent home time, no NE, and decent pay for someone with experience. Not looking for starter companies or local jobs. Prefer regional or OTR. Thanks in advance.

Tawanda

Hay, Tawanda~~!

Long time no see, for sure. Did you end up sticking w/Prime?

Anyway . . . have you heard of GTI ? Graham Trucking Inc. ; we know of them in and through a boat racing circuit via my family in Florida. They are up by you, and quite 'elite' .. and smallish. With 3 successful years, I'm sure they'd love ya!

Also, Marten does rather well up and over your way, so I hear.

Lastly, you need to change your 'status' to Experienced Driver ~!

Best of luck;

~ Anne ~

Hey there. I’ve been driving for about 3 years now, a mix or dry Van, Reefer and Intermodal. I’m currently looking for a company that is either close to where I live (Portland) or runs regularly through the area. Biggest wants are decent home time, no NE, and decent pay for someone with experience. Not looking for starter companies or local jobs. Prefer regional or OTR. Thanks in advance.

Tawanda

Thanks! Yeah they've been pretty good so far. Only have 10 more states on my "to see" list. I'm about 1,000 miles away from upgrading to my own truck.

Just an update. Prime took me. Interstate almost took me, they have a 3 year rule they also do a 6 month hair follicle test. Just FYI.

Wow. Good for you. Can't do much better than Prime to start with. Glad to see you got your 2nd chance.

Thank you for your service to our country!

Just an update. Prime took me. Interstate almost took me, they have a 3 year rule they also do a 6 month hair follicle test. Just FYI.

It wasn't a DOT related test.

Hey guys.

I just got my CDL Class A. I went through a private trucking school, paid for by the VA. I was active duty Navy for 9 years, was honorably discharged and joined the Navy Reserves. I was given a Administrative Discharge for weight and a failed drug screen (Marijuana). That was 3 years ago. I've been told by CRST that I have to wait 10 years and Shneider told me 5 years. Is this going to prevent me from gaining employment as a long haul, OTR driver? I haven't smoked in months, passed my DOT physical and drug screen and currently hold a Class A CDL.