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Old 05.13.2009
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I am trying to understand this-- i go to covanent next week for training, it was that or cr england. and the things i hear about them scares the heck out of me. if it was not for this drug felony 16 yrs ago when i was a kid- i would be able to go to a good company. I was told by the lady at trans am to get 90 days in and they will take me. I am hopeing to stick it out with for the 90 days is covenant that bad? or should i keep looking for a company that will take a felon. I am a newbee myself

TransAm......NOOOOOOOOOoooooo. Dont do that at all. Alot of companies will take u with a felony. research. dont mess with Trans Am at all. Been there, Done that.
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My husband and I work for Covenant now. Been with them for 9 months. It was pretty rough in the beginning...sat A LOT. Things have slowly gotten better, though. Some weeks are definitely better than others, but from what I'm hearing from drivers out here from all companies, it's the same everywhere. Freight is just slow right now.

We have a pretty good dispatcher. Have had a few issues with our pay, but they have always fix it....you just need to bring it to their attention. We got our $5000.00 sign-on bonus, but I hear they've discontinued it...so not sure how that will work out for new employees.

Before we delivered our load yesterday, we had 2 preplans waiting for us...so it's not horrible. I'm finding a big part is your attitude. We have had to decide that this is an investment in our future. Get our experience and then see what happens. Right now isn't the best time to be looking to change anyways, with the economy and all.

The best thing about this company is the safety policy. You don't chain and you can shut down whenever YOU feel it's not safe...they don't give you any grief at all. It sure made our first winter out on the road a lot less stressful...that's for sure.

Good luck to you in whatever you decide.
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My husband and I work for Covenant now. Been with them for 9 months. It was pretty rough in the beginning...sat A LOT. Things have slowly gotten better, though. Some weeks are definitely better than others, but from what I'm hearing from drivers out here from all companies, it's the same everywhere. Freight is just slow right now.

We have a pretty good dispatcher. Have had a few issues with our pay, but they have always fix it....you just need to bring it to their attention. We got our $5000.00 sign-on bonus, but I hear they've discontinued it...so not sure how that will work out for new employees.

Before we delivered our load yesterday, we had 2 preplans waiting for us...so it's not horrible. I'm finding a big part is your attitude. We have had to decide that this is an investment in our future. Get our experience and then see what happens. Right now isn't the best time to be looking to change anyways, with the economy and all.

The best thing about this company is the safety policy. You don't chain and you can shut down whenever YOU feel it's not safe...they don't give you any grief at all. It sure made our first winter out on the road a lot less stressful...that's for sure.

Good luck to you in whatever you decide.
Willocouple, I am so happy to hear from you again! I have been wondering how you and your hubby were doing. Glad that you have been able to hang in there. Keep us posted!
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Willocouple, I am so happy to hear from you again! I have been wondering how you and your hubby were doing. Glad that you have been able to hang in there. Keep us posted!

Hey CIFTeam....I got your message a while ago and I'm so very sorry I didn't get back to you. Was going thru a real rough time then and wasn't really in touch with anyone. Long story so I won't bore you.

What did you and your hubby decide to do? Are we coworkers?? Let me know how/what you're doing? I'd love to catch up! Hope all is well you with.
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Hey CIFTeam....I got your message a while ago and I'm so very sorry I didn't get back to you. Was going thru a real rough time then and wasn't really in touch with anyone. Long story so I won't bore you.

What did you and your hubby decide to do? Are we coworkers?? Let me know how/what you're doing? I'd love to catch up! Hope all is well you with.

No, me and hubby gave up the search and found regular old jobs working in retail. Very disappointing after all we went through, but at this point, we are just happy to have a job. I just have to keep telling myself that everything happens for a reason, and it just wasn't meant to be for us. I have to live out my truckin dreams through other peoples blogs

I never thought the economy would get this bad, it really is unbelievable. I'm so happy that you and your hubby were able to work through all the bs and hang in there! Hopefully this economy will pick up soon and everyone's lives will improve. Stay positive!
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Im now with Covenant. GP Dedicated division. I DONT SIT. 2500mls a week or Better. I never new your hands could swell by driving so much. Runnin the slack adjusters off this mother. My seventh day here and I already ran 4000miles. This #### is crazy. God Blessed ME. Hearing all the baD #### about the company, i dont care. theyt r runnin me. I thought that i hated when i ran out of hours. The driver managers are pissed more than i am. Good Job. Be Safe
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Im now with Covenant. GP Dedicated division. I DONT SIT. 2500mls a week or Better. I never new your hands could swell by driving so much. Runnin the slack adjusters off this mother. My seventh day here and I already ran 4000miles. This #### is crazy. God Blessed ME. Hearing all the baD #### about the company, i dont care. theyt r runnin me. I thought that i hated when i ran out of hours. The driver managers are pissed more than i am. Good Job. Be Safe
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I hope your good fortune continues...

But I have to see the glass as half empty on this one. Your a new hire, your paid less than others with more experience, and, the dispatchers are seeing how far they can push you, befor you push back.
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if you get 3000 miles as a team, should be higher, but not from what i am hearing. Your pay before taxes will be $420.00 a week. You might not see home for a month. Does that sound like decent pay? If you ran 5000 a week $700 a week before taxes. I can take home after everything is out 800-1200 a week and be home on weekends and not have to live with anyone in a shoe box. A brand new driver with us can make $980 a week before taxes with weekends home based on 2800 miles.
that is slave labor!!!!!!!! Unreal some guys work that cheap
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