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Brickman81 · **^ Top** #11 02.04.2009

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Originally Posted by rakusa

Hi Brickman81,
Central appears a good starter company and per their website is the 10% of the freight is driver unload claim true in you experiences? Also my only hurdle being work history is inconsistent from layoffs, but not bad from terminations or anything so do you know of anyone recently hired with an this type of work history? Since the $3k for school is on the employee I am wondering if that relieves the strict focus on work history. Thanks

Its pretty rare that we ever have to touch anything ourselves, but it can happen. I have talked to drivers that said they have had to do it, however I have yet to do it... I don't get paid to unload, I get paid to drive a truck.

Your work history shouldn't be a problem I don't think, but they have been getting real picky as of late with you they take on. If its all just layoffs & nothing bad on your record then I don't see why they would say no. I quit one job then got laid off at the next & then went back to the first one again... then quit again to come to Central.

And just FYI get your permit BEFORE you come to the school, that way you won't have to pay the full 3 grand. You will only have to pay the refresher course price which I think is only 1,500. However I could be wrong with that pricing, I just know that its less the 3 grand.

rakusa · **^ Top** #12 02.06.2009

Thanks Brickman81,
Good to hear about the unloading and chance to hire and good to know you like Central with your experience or you wouldn't still be there. My issue is big gaps in employment and don't know if they consider a current vending machine business as employment.
How are things going at Central now compared to the past? I always check out otr drivers and they look content and at ease. No one to bother them while working. I have been reading the various boards for years and know about the issues truckers deal with and wondering what it was like for you (or anyone who wouldn't mind sharing) at the beginning as far as likes and dislikes of which you have probably overcome now. How was the shaking and bumpiness on the bod if an issue one has to overcome? I am 53 divorced now and no kids so that relieves the family issues and home time. Thanks..

jess-juju · **^ Top** #13 02.06.2009

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Originally Posted by rakusa

Thanks Brickman81,
Good to hear about the unloading and chance to hire and good to know you like Central with your experience or you wouldn't still be there. My issue is big gaps in employment and don't know if they consider a current vending machine business as employment.
How are things going at Central now compared to the past? I always check out otr drivers and they look content and at ease. No one to bother them while working. I have been reading the various boards for years and know about the issues truckers deal with and wondering what it was like for you at the beginning as far as likes and dislikes of which you have probably overcome now. I am 53 divorced now and no kids so that relieves the family issues and home time. Thanks..

JJ has been with Central for over a year and he hasn't had to touch any freight, occasionally you do have to stand on the dock while they unload you ( Not often) Central are a good starter company to get your foot in the door so to speak lol.

The pay for a company driver isn't that great, but it isn't as bad as some other larger companies.

We have never had a problem getting home on the date we put in for (Great FM who keeps her word)

How you do at Central depends on who you get as a FM, IMHO

chucky · **^ Top** #14 02.11.2009

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Originally Posted by Brickman81

We are not owned by Swift, but we are owned by a family member of the guy that owns Swift.

We are affiliated with them in a few ways, but not owned.

Brickman thanks for setting that straight for me. It was a rumor I had heard.

Brickman81 · **^ Top** #15 02.11.2009

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Originally Posted by chucky

Brickman thanks for setting that straight for me. It was a rumor I had heard.

No problem, you hear lots of things out here on the road. Just wait to see things for yourself, or only rely on people that you know you can trust.

cb22122 · **^ Top** #16 02.11.2009

how is centrals lease program? getting ready to head to slc a week from monday

Brickman81 · **^ Top** #17 02.11.2009

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Originally Posted by cb22122

how is centrals lease program? getting ready to head to slc a week from monday

I'm not for anyone getting into those company lease deal, however I do know a driver on here that is in a lease with Central & he is making a go of it so far.

I personally believe they are all scams, but that just me.

DonPissedOff · **^ Top** #18 06.25.2009

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Originally Posted by Jimbo56

I should have posted the response to my application before this. I let my application sit almost two weeks before I called after receiving no response. I wasn't given a reason, just "No". I haven't been in a truck in over a year, and if your post is correct about not hiring east of Iowa is true, I now know why. I've had no accidents, tickets, DUI, etc, so that explains it. Sitting out of the industry for over a year and the Bush/Obama economy has pretty much put an end to my desire to return to the road. Hope everyone stays safe and maybe, just maybe I'll be out the when the economy pics up.

dont blame Obama for trying to fix in 6months what took 8yrs to develope under Bush. never has a president been scrutinized and held so much to his word than Obama. if everyone did that with Bush we wouldnt be here in this mess today....BELIEVE THAT!

teampitts3 · **^ Top** #19 06.25.2009

You know there is a politics thread right. He stated the "Bush/Obama economy" Take your political views over there. Yes they will let Democrats talk too

steelersfan · **^ Top** #20 06.25.2009

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Originally Posted by DonPissedOff

dont blame Obama for trying to fix in 6months what took 8yrs to develope under Bush. never has a president been scrutinized and held so much to his word than Obama. if everyone did that with Bush we wouldnt be here in this mess today....BELIEVE THAT!

There is no way you believe that unless you are blind and deaf. Like The Bam if you want; but dont get carried away with him, REMEMBER Hitler gave great speeches too, and the world is alot worse off because of him. BELIEVE THAT.

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