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Nakeya C.'s Comment
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Hello šŸ‘‹šŸ¾ everyone. Iā€™m very new to the trucking business. Trying to get my CDL. I have been researching companies what seem like forever and not making any progress. I would like to get some ideas on good starter companies to get my CDL through. I have been leaning more towards Stevens transport. Anything will be great! Thank you

CDL:

Commercial Driver's License (CDL)

A CDL is required to drive any of the following vehicles:

  • Any combination of vehicles with a gross combined weight rating (GCWR) of 26,001 or more pounds, providing the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of the vehicle being towed is in excess of 10,000 pounds.
  • Any single vehicle with a GVWR of 26,001 or more pounds, or any such vehicle towing another not in excess of 10,000 pounds.
  • Any vehicle, regardless of size, designed to transport 16 or more persons, including the driver.
  • Any vehicle required by federal regulations to be placarded while transporting hazardous materials.
Anne A. (and sometimes To's Comment
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Hello šŸ‘‹šŸ¾ everyone. Iā€™m very new to the trucking business. Trying to get my CDL. I have been researching companies what seem like forever and not making any progress. I would like to get some ideas on good starter companies to get my CDL through. I have been leaning more towards Stevens transport. Anything will be great! Thank you

Howdy, Nakeya;

Welcome to Trucking Truth! WE are ALL ABOUT the best starter companies..it's our mission!

Your best bet would be to start here, doing some reading/learning:

Included above is the free book from the site owner, and some study/training materials, to assist you in deciding.

When you are feeling more comfortable as to this being the path you want to take, next step:

A quick click, here ~ Apply For Paid CDL Training!

The blogs section, diaries, and whatnot are SOOOOOO educational, for both women and men alike.

If you have any further questions, please feel free to ask away; either here, or in the General Discussion forum, and glean some experience and answers from the guys, too!

Stevens is a good company; you'll see that from the above links I've attached. We've MANY great companies, within for your perusal. I'd suggest checking many.

Instead of putting your eggs in one basket; you'd be best off to fill out our 'mini app' (the last link I attached) and just receive some information, no strings, from some of our best of the highly recommended training companies out there.

Wish you well; see ya here, soon!

~ Anne ~

ps: You could always watch some videos, from our own moderator: Truckin' Along With Kearsey!

(She's a trainer for Prime; our list above will take you there!)

CDL:

Commercial Driver's License (CDL)

A CDL is required to drive any of the following vehicles:

  • Any combination of vehicles with a gross combined weight rating (GCWR) of 26,001 or more pounds, providing the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of the vehicle being towed is in excess of 10,000 pounds.
  • Any single vehicle with a GVWR of 26,001 or more pounds, or any such vehicle towing another not in excess of 10,000 pounds.
  • Any vehicle, regardless of size, designed to transport 16 or more persons, including the driver.
  • Any vehicle required by federal regulations to be placarded while transporting hazardous materials.
PackRat's Comment
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Don't start at Stevens is my suggestion. Too many other companies that train and pay better out here.

George B.'s Comment
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I would suggest Millis Transfer depending on your location. Continental Express trains in Indianapolis. Of course look at the links here on TT. RE West outside of Nashville is a smaller co. that trains.

Silent Night's Comment
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If you don't mind flat bed I would go with Maverick Transport. I am in my last 3 weeks of CDL school at a community college and that's who I am going with. Always heard good things about them.

CDL:

Commercial Driver's License (CDL)

A CDL is required to drive any of the following vehicles:

  • Any combination of vehicles with a gross combined weight rating (GCWR) of 26,001 or more pounds, providing the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of the vehicle being towed is in excess of 10,000 pounds.
  • Any single vehicle with a GVWR of 26,001 or more pounds, or any such vehicle towing another not in excess of 10,000 pounds.
  • Any vehicle, regardless of size, designed to transport 16 or more persons, including the driver.
  • Any vehicle required by federal regulations to be placarded while transporting hazardous materials.
Anne A. (and sometimes To's Comment
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If you don't mind flat bed I would go with Maverick Transport. I am in my last 3 weeks of CDL school at a community college and that's who I am going with. Always heard good things about them.

Yep, they ARE awesome. Grandpa Clark has a diary going w/ them now, in the diaries section.

Also, please consider reading my reply to you, in another thread.....may be inclusive with your sharing!! I just don't wanna see your getting your hopes up, should a prior contract with Prime (AND your current school, whomever that may be) hinder your chances.

Best to you both, of course;

~ Anne ~

ps: I'm just now realizing; I believe you misspoke in your other thread. There is no affiliation with Maverick and TMC; however they are often compared, and competitive.

"Maverick Transportation is most highly rated for Culture, and TMC Transportation is most highly rated for Compensation and benefits."

From, the CEO collaborative.

CDL:

Commercial Driver's License (CDL)

A CDL is required to drive any of the following vehicles:

  • Any combination of vehicles with a gross combined weight rating (GCWR) of 26,001 or more pounds, providing the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of the vehicle being towed is in excess of 10,000 pounds.
  • Any single vehicle with a GVWR of 26,001 or more pounds, or any such vehicle towing another not in excess of 10,000 pounds.
  • Any vehicle, regardless of size, designed to transport 16 or more persons, including the driver.
  • Any vehicle required by federal regulations to be placarded while transporting hazardous materials.
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