Suggestion On Choosing A Company That Supports Veterans

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George M.'s Comment
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I'm new to this sight and i have learn a bunch, thanks for the great info you folks are putting out their. so I'm a week away from completing CDL school in Miami, passed my pre trip now the rest next wk. I'm thinking of going with Werner because they offer tuition reimbursement and have the apprenticeship program thru the VA. They offer 30CPM to start after 275hr of driving with trainer.I haven't found another company that has those benies and is paying more than 30cpm. ill take any advise i can get. I know that i have to pay my dues, but if i have choices why not look.

Thanks George

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.

CPM:

Cents Per Mile

Drivers are often paid by the mile and it's given in cents per mile, or cpm.

HOS:

Hours Of Service

HOS refers to the logbook hours of service regulations.
guyjax(Guy Hodges)'s Comment
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You won't find many in Florida. Not enough money to be made from Florida so most companies avoid that area.

Ernie S. (AKA Old Salty D's Comment
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I do know that Prime hires from FL. They have a really good benefits package and I know for sure they like veterans (I did my training through Prime).

I am retired USN, I know lots of either veterans or military retirees at Prime.

Ernie
Tazzy's Comment
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Swift has a terminal in Ocala, I know that's way North of you, but......... you wouldn't be at your terminal much

Swift also reimburses for tuition, but I believe it's only $3900, reimbursement is $150/mo until it's paid off = 26 months. They also have a program for veterans.

Their starting pay once you go solo, after your done with your mentor of .36/mile, one of the higher starts for someone who has just acquired their CDL's.

Good Luck and keep us posted, it's nice to read other's experiences as I am a newbie myself.

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.

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.

Tazzy's Comment
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Click the URL below, it appears to be around 100 trucking companies in Florida, not sure what they are about, but seems a good starting point.

http://www.fleetdirectory.com/ByLocation/Florida.htm
George M.'s Comment
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I do know that Prime hires from FL. They have a really good benefits package and I know for sure they like veterans (I did my training through Prime).

I am retired USN, I know lots of either veterans or military retirees at Prime.

Ernie

Thanks for the info ill look into it.. I'm Retired Coast Guard Aviation, Metal bender 22 years.

George M.'s Comment
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You won't find many in Florida. Not enough money to be made from Florida so most companies avoid that area.

Thanks Guy. I'm not to worried about finding a company out of FL, more focused on the pay and being able to bring my truck home when i have my home time. I'm retired so the medical benefits aren't a big deal for me.

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