Stevens Transport, FFE, Or CR England?
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Well, they may be good schools, and they may be in your area. But theres alot more than just that to help you decide what company you want to go with. FFE is not driver friendly, when it comes to unloading freight. Their drivers lump alot of freight. CRE is a fine company, as is ST...but you need to be sure that you want to drive for them for the amount of time it will take to pay off your schooling. ST and CRE both want you to lease a truck right out of school. They are ruthless about it, and I've heard that they will tell new drivers who have just graduated, that there's no company truck for them, but they can get into a lease truck right away.....to me, that is strong arm tactics..a new driver in a lease truck is a recipe for bankruptcy. Theres an area on this site that will help you take a little broader look at trucking schools. Before settling on whats closest, do some research. Dallas Fort Worth is a major hub and freight lane for nearly every truck line operating at this time. So broaden your horizons, and keep in mind that just because the main terminal for a trucking company is near your home, doesn't mean that they will get you home any more often than any other trucking company....
Terminal:
A facility where trucking companies operate out of, or their "home base" if you will. A lot of major companies have multiple terminals around the country which usually consist of the main office building, a drop lot for trailers, and sometimes a repair shop and wash facilities.
Well, there is Swift in San Antonio. That would also be an option. I have a friend that drives for Swift and he really likes it. He been with them for 7 years now and now drives a dedicated route with Sears. Thoughts on Swift? I've heard good an not so good (21 cpm to start) but they are very good about hiring their students.
Dedicated Route:
A driver or carrier who transports cargo between regular, prescribed routes. Normally it means a driver will be dedicated to working for one particular customer like Walmart or Home Depot and they will only haul freight for that customer. You'll often hear drivers say something like, "I'm on the Walmart dedicated account."
CPM:
Cents Per Mile
Drivers are often paid by the mile and it's given in cents per mile, or cpm.
You don't need to limit yourself to companies located close by. They will bus you in for school and you can take the truck home for home time. As long as they send trucks through your area you shouldn't have a problem getting back home.
I'd suggest reading up on the companies that provide training and fine one that suits you. Dont limit yourself to location and small things when choosing where to start. Weigh all of the options and find what you prefer.
I don't know much about ffe or stevens but cr england I believe is mostly reefer. I didn't like the school structure or the lease pushing of those companies so I don't know any more about them.
Reefer:
A refrigerated trailer.
HOS:
Hours Of Service
HOS refers to the logbook hours of service regulations.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.
They can all be excellent companies to work for if they have what you're looking for. They're all different. Swift is mostly dry van , CR England and Stevens are long-haul refrigerated, and FFE is mostly short-haul & driver unload refrigerated. So it's not a matter of choosing a "good company". It's a matter of choosing one that has what you're looking for in job duties, lifestyle, and measurables like pay, benefits, home time, etc.
We have an excellent series of articles on How To Choose The Right Trucking Company. Check those out. There's quite a few articles but they all have helpful information that will assist you in understanding your options and finding the information you need.
Dry Van:
A trailer or truck that that requires no special attention, such as refrigeration, that hauls regular palletted, boxed, or floor-loaded freight. The most common type of trailer in trucking.HOS:
Hours Of Service
HOS refers to the logbook hours of service regulations.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.
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I am looking at either Stevens Transport or CR England for school after I retire from my current job. I am looking for no touch freight or at least very minimal touch. Do ST and CR E have dry van or reefer only? I looking at those two because they are here in the Dallas area. I considered FFE too as they are in Fort Worth. What are your thoughts? I have heard that these are all good schools.
Dry Van:
A trailer or truck that that requires no special attention, such as refrigeration, that hauls regular palletted, boxed, or floor-loaded freight. The most common type of trailer in trucking.Reefer:
A refrigerated trailer.
HOS:
Hours Of Service
HOS refers to the logbook hours of service regulations.