Good Companies in Florida for inexperienced drivers

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  1. Jazzy_J

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    Hi, I got my CDL about 6 months ago, but I'm just now looking for a job. Needless to say I'm a bit rusty. What are some good companies that will take new drivers from Florida, give you a lot of training, decent miles per week, and won't ask you for copies of every W2 or proof of employment from your previous employers(had that experience with one recruiter). Thanks a bunch!
     
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  3. Chinatown

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    Florida Beauty Express in Miami.
    Big paychecks. One new cdl grad posted his first week paycheck was $1700.00
    Run Miami to California every week or run the big triangle; Miami to California to New York & back to Miami.
    Nice benefit of taking as much time off as you want between runs without fear of losing your job.
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    @Gin86 said she clocked a Florida Beauty Express truck last week running 80 mph. I wouldn't mention that though if you apply there.
     
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    Where are you in Florida?
     
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    Jazzy_J Bobtail Member

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    Thank you Chinatown, I really appreciate it! That sounds like a great first check! I'm about 200 miles north of Miami in the Cocoa Beach area. Do they give you a fair bit of training?
     
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    Florida Beauty Express, lots of training running as a team. They have some solo runs though, I understand.
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    If that doesn't work out, try MCT Transportation in Sanford. Their orientation is held in Auburndale.
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    Just thought of another one, but don't know if it's a good outfit or not.
    Vero Logistics in Margate. They do hire new cdl grads.
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    Monterey Boats in Williston is another you can check.
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    I did that for a year or so hauling for Pro-Craft running 48 states. I trained for about a month for boat hauling.
     
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    Will look into both and check back in on the forum. Thanks again!

     
  9. Moose1958

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    Unless Comcar has done some major changes I'm not sure they do any MCT orientations in Auburndale. Auburndale is the corporate headquarters of Comcar and the main CCC terminal. I don't think they do MCT orientations there. I use to drive for WSE before they merged in MCT. However CCC is there and I think they are always looking for drivers.
     
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    Did Willis Shaw close that terminal in Idaho? Years since I've thought about that place.
    MCT website still shows orientation in Auburndale, but that may be out of date. Thanks for the info though.
     
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    This is what I just got from the comcar website. You were looking at the CCC side.

    Orientation takes place in Atlanta, GA. Travel assistance, lodging and three meals are provided during orientation and ADTP. Fleet Driver and Owner Operator orientations also available in Elm Springs, AR, Sioux Falls, SD and West Chicago, IL.

    • Paid Orientation: Tuesday – Thursday, $100/day
    • Advanced Driver Training Program (ADTP): Friday-Monday, $71.43/day immediately following orientation
    • Driver training for 7,500 to 10,000 miles (average 4 weeks out) paid at a flat rate of $500 Per Week
     
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