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Hay Jimmie! Yes, we DO try to be NICE, up in here, haha!
About your research; don't concern yourself TOO MUCH with the cpm (cents per mile.) For instance, CRST is teams, so that's why it 'appears' to be a lower rate. Look at Stevo Reno's diaries, and MillionMiler24's, about CRST. If you want to team, they're a great place!
Regarding USX (US Express) ... they DO have some dollar store accounts (which we don't recommend for newbies) that pay a higher cpm because, well... you're not really DRIVING all that much. Lots of hand unloading.
There are SO MANY variables; comparing cpm shouldn't be your first one. A GREAT TRAINING COMPANY is paramount.
My first suggestion?!?!? Start here: Paid CDL Training Programs. See who invites YOU in, and let us know from there; we can help you 'weed it out.'
Second suggestion? Read ALL YOU CAN in the diaries section here on Trucking Truth. Some that stand out to me:
That's just a 'tip of the iceberg' .. but better than indeed, haha!
Ask away, after you do your homework above, LoL! Include your state in your profile; I may have MORE!
Best wishes!
~ Anne ~
ps: Kearsey's You Tube Channel is a WEALTH of information: Kearsey on YouTube!
CDL:
Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
A CDL is required to drive any of the following vehicles:
LTL:
Less Than Truckload
Refers to carriers that make a lot of smaller pickups and deliveries for multiple customers as opposed to hauling one big load of freight for one customer. This type of hauling is normally done by companies with terminals scattered throughout the country where freight is sorted before being moved on to its destination.
LTL carriers include:
Linehaul:
Linehaul drivers will normally run loads from terminal to terminal for LTL (Less than Truckload) companies.
LTL (Less Than Truckload) carriers will have Linehaul drivers and P&D drivers. The P&D drivers will deliver loads locally from the terminal and pick up loads returning them to the terminal. Linehaul drivers will then run truckloads from terminal to terminal.CPM:
Cents Per Mile
Drivers are often paid by the mile and it's given in cents per mile, or cpm.
Reefer:
A refrigerated trailer.
OOS:
When a violation by either a driver or company is confirmed, an out-of-service order removes either the driver or the vehicle from the roadway until the violation is corrected.