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Best Company For New Team Drivers?

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by davisbrostruckin316, Nov 23, 2024.

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  1. Nov 23, 2024 #1
    davisbrostruckin316

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    Hey all - hopefully someone out there can shed some knowledge on good, trustworthy companies that offer paid training for newcomers to the industry.

    My brother and I are looking to escape our corporate America jobs, as that lifestyle just isn't for us. We are looking to become OTR truckers with the hopes of starting our own company. I used to work for a factoring company, (RTS and I hated it lol) and I have a lot of the knowledge on some stuff. Obviously nowhere even close where it needs to be, but I was wondering what are some good companies to drive for that will pay for our CDL's? My brother and I are looking to be team drivers for a couple years to learn the industry fully before starting our own company... Any suggestions help and God Bless
     
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  3. Nov 23, 2024 #2
    Chinatown

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    Where is your location? You'll need to find OTR companies that hire in your area.
     
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    We are located in Kansas City, MO
     
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    KLLM Driving Academy - KLLM Transport Services
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    KLLM Driving Academy Locations
    Our two Class-A CDL school/academy locations serve entry-level students and permit holders from Mississippi, Louisiana, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Kansas, Iowa, Missouri, Arkansas, Tennessee, Pennsylvania, and Virginia.
     
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    Awesome, appreciate the recommendations. What are your thoughts on Prime Inc or Schneider? Are those good companies to start with?
     
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    They're both ok for training, but Schneider has a reputation for small paychecks.
    One driver on this forum said he struggled to make even $38K with Schneider.
    Prime drivers say the pay is pretty good.
     
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    Prime will likely want to shove you into a lease purchase, and their training will consist of putting you in a truck with some poor soul who signed up for a lease, but now needs you to help pay the note - you'll be listening to him snoring as you're being 'trained'.

    If you want maximum revenue for a team operation, your best bet is LTL. But you gotta start somewhere.

    Good luck.
     
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