5 of the Best Companies for Getting Into Commercial Trucking

If you are looking to begin a career in trucking there are several companies that offer programs to assist and subsidize or cover the cost of employees obtaining their Commercial Drivers License (CDL) before they begin working for them. Here are some of the top companies that offer this type of program and are good options for those looking to get into truck driving.

Schneider

This is a company that also offers a good lease program for those interested in leasing. One of the benefits of the lease program is that you get access to their load board and can pick your load - no need to wait on that pesky dispatcher all day. They are known for their training and emphasis on safety.

Swift Transportation 

Although this company has achieved meme status in recent years, they are still a good company and solid option to consider for those looking to start truck driving.

Prime Inc.

Prime has a very well regarded training program for new drivers. They boast that a large percentage of their freight is drop and hook and that drivers never need to touch any cargo, which is nice plus for new drivers. One drawback is reports that drivers are required to purchase their own equipment out of pocket.

Maverick Transportation

This company is highly regarded for their top notch training to some of the highest standards in the industry. They are known for their securement training specifically and seem to treat their employees quite well.

TMC Transportation 

Similar to Maverick they are known to teach excellent flatbed and securement skills. They are known to run a tight ship and have some of the cleanest trucks on the road.