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cyclingtrucker · **^ Top** #**171** 02.05.2009

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Originally Posted by Sacred Feline

We came off the road last August, we were running as a Team, and just got sick of being out there. My Fiance got a local job and was doing really well, pretty busy etc until now..! January has been a terrible month and this week he has 10hrs worth of work..!!.. I have been seeking work since we got home and now into the 5th month I still have nothing, I have applied everywhere - not just trucking jobs and not one phone call back EXCEPT Trucking companies wanting me to go over the road.~sigh~. There are too few jobs here and too many people wanting them I guess.

The last thing we want to do is go back over the road but we will if it is the only option to be able to keep our house and pay the bills. We are thinking about Conway as well, not sure what they pay teams but it appears that teams get a T660 with 86" sleeper, which I know is not a reason to go with a company but hell if we have to go back out there we wanna be a lot more comfortable this time.

You will find that Conway is not the only company who will tell you something like this. Local driving, in most companies eyes, does not go towards OTR experience however I would have thought that driving through Oregon & Washington would have a fairly big sway towards it esp. winter driving which is important to a lot of companies..? Go Figure.

Best of luck and let us know how you go...

My wife and i have been driving team for Conway for 3 years. The pay for teams is . 44 cents per mile. You will get a .01 cent safety bonus payed quarterly. Hazmat is .03 cent per mile. Teams haul many hazmat loads for the LTL division. Although some teams do drive the Kenworth 660 with studio sleeper, Conway also uses the Cascadia and a few kenworth T2000.
Best of luck to you.

kmfishing · **^ Top** #**172** 02.05.2009

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Originally Posted by chevyryder86

I did it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!I got my cdl today!!!!!!I failed last tuesday so I kept it quiet till today.I called Christine today but she wasnt there.So we will try tomorrow.Thanks to all my supporters and hope to see you in Joplin!

That is awesome! Glad to hear you made it through the school part. Christine is one busy lady but she always makes sure to call you back when you leave a message. I started my application and passed the oral interview already. So, if all works well I should be starting school soon through a school in Oklahoma that Conway approved. Good news again chevy and let us know how Joplin treats you. Congrats again!

Sacred Feline · **^ Top** #**173** 02.06.2009

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Originally Posted by cyclingtrucker

My wife and i have been driving team for Conway for 3 years. The pay for teams is . 44 cents per mile. You will get a .01 cent safety bonus payed quarterly. Hazmat is .03 cent per mile. Teams haul many hazmat loads for the LTL division. Although some teams do drive the Kenworth 660 with studio sleeper, Conway also uses the Cascadia and a few kenworth T2000.
Best of luck to you.

Thanks for the info much appreciated, 44cpm is a little low but it is a lot better than most companies pay. When you say that Teams pull a lot of hazmat for the LTL division does this mean we get to pull doubles..? (we both love pulling doubles and wish we could find a company that would hire out of Florida pulling doubles).

I have a question, what sort of miles are you guys getting..? We are not the sort of Team that wants 6,000+ miles a week, we would be happy around 4,500 - 5,000 or thereabouts.

Thanks again and be safe

cyclingtrucker · **^ Top** #**174** 02.07.2009

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Originally Posted by Sacred Feline

Thanks for the info much appreciated, 44cpm is a little low but it is a lot better than most companies pay. When you say that Teams pull a lot of hazmat for the LTL division does this mean we get to pull doubles..? (we both love pulling doubles and wish we could find a company that would hire out of Florida pulling doubles).

I have a question, what sort of miles are you guys getting..? We are not the sort of Team that wants 6,000+ miles a week, we would be happy around 4,500 - 5,000 or thereabouts.

Thanks again and be safe

We do not pull doubles the LTL division uses us to move the freight long haul from terminal to terminal. This freight has the advantage of parking at the location and always being drop and hook.The miles of 4,500 - 5,000 is about what we average after home time. That is only an average you will have some 7000 mile weeks follwed by a 3000 mile week.

Sacred Feline · **^ Top** #**175** 02.07.2009

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Originally Posted by cyclingtrucker

We do not pull doubles the LTL division uses us to move the freight long haul from terminal to terminal. This freight has the advantage of parking at the location and always being drop and hook.The miles of 4,500 - 5,000 is about what we average after home time. That is only an average you will have some 7000 mile weeks follwed by a 3000 mile week.

Thanks for the information...I appreciate it. I forgot to ask, how fast do the trucks go...? Had heard a rumor that they are like 62 ...? Also what is the idling policy..? being a team we would not be idling that much but there will be some...

Blue Streak · **^ Top** #**176** 02.08.2009

kmfishing, congratulations on getting cdl. I am finishing up with school and will take driving test this week. I am scheduled to be in Joplin on the 23rd for orentation so hope to see you there.

cyclingtrucker · **^ Top** #**177** 02.09.2009

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Originally Posted by Sacred Feline

Thanks for the information...I appreciate it. I forgot to ask, how fast do the trucks go...? Had heard a rumor that they are like 62 ...? Also what is the idling policy..? being a team we would not be idling that much but there will be some...

Trucks are 65 mph.There is no idling policy ( you can idle) There is a minimum MPG policy. It is very easy to meet the MPG standards as a team. I think the minimum is 5.8 mpg. Company average is 6.2 ours is 7.16.

kmfishing · **^ Top** #**178** 02.09.2009

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Originally Posted by Blue Streak

kmfishing, congratulations on getting cdl. I am finishing up with school and will take driving test this week. I am scheduled to be in Joplin on the 23rd for orentation so hope to see you there.

I think I may have confused you. I have not gotten my CDL yet but I did get approved by Christine to be able to attend a trucking school that they have approved. I will be attending Central Tech in Drumright, OK on March 4th. Where are you going to school? Good luck on your test coming up this week.

Sacred Feline · **^ Top** #**179** 02.10.2009

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Originally Posted by cyclingtrucker

Trucks are 65 mph.There is no idling policy ( you can idle) There is a minimum MPG policy. It is very easy to meet the MPG standards as a team. I think the minimum is 5.8 mpg. Company average is 6.2 ours is 7.16.

Well 65mph is much better the 62. The interesting thing about the MPG policy is if you idle it affects your MPG, does the company take this into consideration or are you still required to keep it about 5.8mpg regardless of what you are doing. I agree it is an easy target to meet.

cyclingtrucker · **^ Top** #**180** 02.10.2009

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Originally Posted by Sacred Feline

Well 65mph is much better the 62. The interesting thing about the MPG policy is if you idle it affects your MPG, does the company take this into consideration or are you still required to keep it about 5.8mpg regardless of what you are doing. I agree it is an easy target to meet.

MPG is calculated by gallons purchased divided by miles dispatched. All other uses of fuel will reduce your MPG. Like i said it is very easy to maintain 5.8 mpg. I dont know of a single team that could not do it. If you regularly Bobtail a 100 miles on the weekends or never turn off the truck you may have problems. The trucks all have bunk heaters that will keep the truck warm in the winter without idling. I idle much more in the summer. I have a pet so i need to keep him cool in the summer.

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