Have you decided that Trucking is the path for you? If so,
that's fantastic, you made a great choice. The next step is
to find a company that will give you the experience you need to
get where you want to go in your career. In this video, Robbie
will give you an unbiased look at some of the best companies
for new drivers. At the end, you'll have the info you need to
succeed as a new CDL truck driver.
Hi, I'm Robbie with ATS. Every day I talk to drivers looking to
get a start in the industry. And if you're a new driver in the
industry, you may be asking yourself, what is a good company
to start and get my experience with? That's exactly what this
is going to do, it's going to answer that question
specifically and it's going to give you a list of companies
that work with new drivers. The list of trucking carriers that
are going to help new drivers in 2022 are as follows: Swift
Transportation, US Xpress CRST, CR England Prime, Roehl and
Schneider. So let's start with Swift. Swift offers positions
for both graduates and beginners. Swift Academy has a
program to be able to put you through schooling to earn your
CDL. They also have a tuition reimbursement program for new
drivers that got their CDL with another program. Next we'll go
on to US Xpress. US Xpress is one of the largest asset based
companies in the nation. They offer programs for drivers
starting out as well. They actually offer a program for
veterans to allow you to receive payments from the VA while
you're doing your training. They also have a virtual reality
simulator program. Now we'll talk about Prime Inc. Prime Inc.
offers you a training program that pays you while you get your
CDL. You'll need to get your commercial learner's permit in
your home state where you live. And during orientation, they're
going to offer hands-on computer training along with that
simulator. Once you obtain your CDL you're going to actually be
able to go out with a trainer for up to 30,000 miles and they
also offer tuition reimbursement program if you've received your
CDL with another company. Now we're going to talk about CRST.
CRST is one of the largest privately owned companies in the
nation. With CRST, their training program is
approximately three to four weeks long. And then there's a
two day onboarding process otherwise known as orientation.
They have a tuition reimbursement program that helps
you get started by placing you with a mentor CRST is a great
place to start if you have no driving experience, and you're
looking to get started. Now we're going to talk about CR
England. CR England is actually one of the top rated training
companies in the nation. There are driving schools for those
without your CDL. And they have campuses throughout the country.
Drivers that commit to a full year of CR England will have no
upfront costs, and their tuition will be completely paid for at
the end of the year. Now we're going to talk about Roehl
Transport. Roehl has options whether you're fresh out of
Trucking School, or if you're ready to get your CDL. They're a
top rated safety company and they offer higher paying rates
for their drivers. They offer a tuition reimbursement program if
you've already obtained your CDL plus they have paid on the job
training. Next we're going to talk about Schneider. Schneider
does offer paid CDL training, they have options whether you're
looking to get your CDL or you've just obtained your CDL
and you're looking to gain experience, and recent graduates
may also qualify for tuition reimbursement.
As you make your decision consider which companies align
with your values and your career goals. Getting started as a
truck driver can be intimidating. But with a mentor
and the right training, you'll have all the experience you need
to work for a top paying carrier. Want to learn more
about what you can do with the little experience in the
industry. Read the article linked below that lists some of
the highest paying trucking jobs in the industry. Thanks again
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