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Looking for a good company in SW Ohio

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Miles Ohio, Jun 5, 2015.

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  1. Jun 5, 2015 #1
    Miles Ohio

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    Hi all,

    I am hoping someone can recommend a company either based in, or with a terminal in, southwest Ohio (Dayton-Cincinnati).

    I am going to CDL school soon, doing a mid-life career change. I do have some driving experience, but it was 25 years ago so I am essentially starting from zero again.

    These are my requirements:

    * Home at least once a week
    * No-touch freight
    * Treats drivers well
    * Trucks with APUs and manual transmissions

    I would prefer a small local company, but I know most of them won't hire new grads.

    Any recommendations based on personal experience would be much appreciated!
     
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  3. Jun 5, 2015 #2
    Chinatown

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    Superior Carriers has a terminal in Cincinnati & make probably $65K or more per year.
    Your wish list is tough. Many companies are now switching to automatics because the trucks get about 2 mpg more with autos.

    Ozark Motor Lines - home weekends & 100% no touch freight.
    Tyson Foods
    Watkins-Shepard - terminal in Berea, KY
    Tidewater Transit
    Dutch Maid
    Bay & Bay
    J&R Schugel
    H.O. Wolding
    Pride Transport - no touch freight/satellite TV/refrigerator/XM radio/10 speed manual transmission.
    JBS Carriers
    Dartco Inc.
    Roehl Transport| Home Weekly | Van Dedicated Northeast Kraft Fleet. Mason, OH 45040
    Van Dedicated Northeast Dedicated Kraft Fleet Truck Driver.

    Millis Transfer - Cincinnati, OH - Midwest Regional
    With our new Tax Advantage option, drivers will take home more money after taxes.

    There you go; study the websites and decide if you can deal with any of them.
     
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  4. Jun 5, 2015 #3
    Miles Ohio

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    Thanks very much for that list Chinatown, I will check out their websites and see what people have to say about them on this forum.

    If everybody had automatics it wouldn't matter, but as I understand it if I start out driving an automatic for 6-12 months, it will be harder to get hired by another company who still have manuals, is that true? That is my big concern.
     
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  5. Jun 5, 2015 #4
    Chinatown

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    Don't be concerned about the transmission. Companies need drivers, so if you have a good record the company will teach you to drive a manual. Probably take all of an hour or two to master the manual transmission.
     
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  7. Jun 5, 2015 #5
    GregH65

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    DOT Foods has a DC in Cambridge City Indiana. They have a big push on right now for no-touch transfer drivers. Home at least weekly, 65k average, automatic volvos.
    Great company, great benefits, good pay and bonuses. No apu's but they have a liberal idle policy and inverters.
     
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  8. Jun 5, 2015 #6
    Miles Ohio

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    Thanks Greg, I checked out their website and they look really good!
     
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  9. Jun 5, 2015 #7
    GregH65

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    You apply online. DOT is a food company, not a third party freight hauler. The growth is always huge. We deliver to docks only on the delivery end, not restaurants or stores. Quarterly profit and safety bonuses, 401k and profit sharing, speed and idle bonus if you want them.
    Training pay is $500/wk for new grads, $1000/wk experienced and they buy your meals also.
    PM me if you apply so you can list me as referral.
     
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  10. Jun 5, 2015 #8
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    Continental Express is Headquartered in Sidney.
     
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  12. Jun 6, 2015 #10
    Mike2633

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    I was going to say GFS Springfield DC but GFS is food service and there 100% touch freight. Not to far from you though solid company.
    I see DOT foods at Hillcrest Food Service in Cleveland. DOT hires people from Ohio? I thought you had to live near one of there terminals.
     
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