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Trucking company options for a newbie in Richmond VA

Discussion in 'Discuss Your Favorite Trucking Company Here' started by richmondnewbie, Dec 28, 2011.

  1. Dec 28, 2011 #1
    richmondnewbie

    richmondnewbie Bobtail Member

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    Ok I'm still attending John Tyler Community College in Chester VA but I'm looking at my options.

    Been thinking about and researching the following companies

    Epes
    TMC
    Maverick
    WEL

    Any recommendations on any of these for a rookie?
    Thanks, all info is appreciated.
     
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  3. Dec 28, 2011 #2
    fnlou88

    fnlou88 Light Load Member

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    If you are looking to go flatbed, have you considered McElroy TruckLines? I started with them right out of school and did pretty well for several years before I went local. You may want to check them out.
     
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  4. Dec 28, 2011 #3
    The Challenger

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    Epes and Maverick would be my choices out of the four. You are just starting out and need to get good training which both Maverick and Epes do provide. Both Epes and Maverick have high standards and are very good to their drivers. You just need to decide what you are interested in doing as far as van and flats go. WEL is good but my personal opinion is when one is starting out, the less things to worry, the better. I am referring to the Refers they haul. In other words, perishable and temp sensitive goods. In conclusion, both Epes and Maverick have the freight to keep you moving and have good training programs.

    KH
     
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  5. Dec 28, 2011 #4
    Bigarmin88

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    Epes would be my first choice,good home time and run mostly east coast.
     
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  7. Dec 29, 2011 #5
    richmondnewbie

    richmondnewbie Bobtail Member

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    Thank you all :)
     
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  8. Dec 29, 2011 #6
    sdaniel

    sdaniel Road Train Member

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    Richmond , I am a trainer with Epes . Been good to me ! Would be glad to ans any ques you may have.
     
    sdaniel, Dec 29, 2011
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  9. Dec 29, 2011 #7
    richmondnewbie

    richmondnewbie Bobtail Member

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    Thank you Sdaniel. Sent you a pm.
     
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  10. Jan 8, 2012 #8
    homealone

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    Try cox transportation in Ashland rite outside Richmond the good company honest too
     
    homealone, Jan 8, 2012
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  11. Jan 9, 2012 #9
    richmondnewbie

    richmondnewbie Bobtail Member

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    Thank you Homealone. I'll look into them as well.
     
    richmondnewbie, Jan 9, 2012
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