 | studentI know they are out of wisconsin. They haul alot of paper from mills.This is all very heavy and tuff on the vans there loaded in. I see lots of broken cross members under there equipment. Most of there tractors do not seem to be in the best of shape either. |
Posted 1 Week Ago at 05.08 AM by jessiejammes01  |
| | Looking to get started. Any advice?Welcome to the industry. All of the companies you mentioned are good starters. I would have to say from 21 years out here. I would recomend swift for a true starter.They have good insurance, 401k and there fleet is by far one of the best maintained.The others have all been at one time or another in bankrupsy,or byouts.Swift has always been doing the buyouts.Give them a try. As for advise from someone. Please keep your head up tall. Dont comprimise your values.And when other drivers try to teach you short cuts on being a respectful driver....DONT LISTEN TO THEM.You and you alone when driving your rig will be held to standards.None of the others will do so. Good luck sir. |
| Posted 1 Week Ago at 04.59 AM by jessiejammes01 |
| |  A trucker who is deseparatly looking to get back on the road.that is going to be there hard part' with what you said about your driving record alot of companys are going to look at that and put up a red flag. |
| Posted 1 Week Ago at 03.07 AM by wolfpack67 |
| |  The End To Overeating: Food Is A Drug!Good article. I've heard about the Kessler book and I think it's very important. Diabetes, heart disease, and acid reflux disease are just three examples of diseases related to bad dietary habits and in America these are major killers. Incidentally, these problems related to diet are helping to jack up the cost of health care. |
Posted 1 Week Ago at 08.54 PM by slabrunner  |
| | Looking to get started. Any advice?I am in Southeast Louisiana. |
| Posted 1 Week Ago at 03.39 PM by Hammerhead75 |
| | From the inside outjohnn5272000 , Thanks for the comments and the insight from the inside. I think that a perspective from management will be educational and informative. Sometimes I think we as humans can get a little caught up in our stuff, thinking that we are always put upon and not thinking about the company's side, however there are times when company personal do try to throw their weight around and do some not so intelligent things. I have owned two businesses, and believe me, to make a profit and continue to be successful is a monumental task. If an employee gets off track and is not following the business plan it can really do damage to a business. The times that we are in now are extremely tough and companies have to do some belt tightening that we probably don't understand, and have a hard time appreciating. Unemployment rates indicate 9.7% and that's just new filers and does not take into account the actual number of people that don't have jobs. I for one can tolerate a bit of unfavorable treatment in order to be employed. None of us want to put up with stuff but our goal should be to work together (with our perspective companies) to be profitable. So what if I have to do something I don't particularly care about, if it's not too much out of line I should welcome the chance, or face not being employed. If we think that it's asking too much to do the little extra things and put up with a little more stress through the workplace then we should move on and not stir up too much of a fuss along the way, just move on. I have always said that the grass is not always greener on the other side but it's different grass! If that's your choice go for it, but beware in these difficult times! Just my thoughts, thanks for the ear. |
| Posted 1 Week Ago at 12.40 PM by Nomadic |
| | roehl?i have just under 2 years exp, driving van and i'm thinking about trying out flat bed, can i get some pro's and con's about it. also i like the looks of TMC'S company. thanks for any info. |
| Posted 1 Week Ago at 07.09 AM by chevyoutlaw |
| |  USXPRESSYou have to have at least 6 months current otr and you cant have a sudden leave from a job with no notice or us xpress will not hire you that i do know, good luck. |
| Posted 1 Week Ago at 07.09 PM by Peanut Butter |
