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ChromeDome · **^ Top** #**5091** 09.03.2009

The best reffer company that I ran into allot was Marten, or is it Martin lol, I think the former. The "Blue Bird" company.
I talked to many many of there drivers in my time with Central, we run many of the same places. They seem to be a pretty good company. At the time I was getting more miles at Central than many of them were. I think at the time there drivers were getting like 2500-2800 a week. Probibly need to check there thread to know though.
All there trucks also have APU's.
They were also a company that needed some experiance. I think it had been 4 months back then, they would probibly want more now.
I will have to check there thread though. I have no idea how the current economy is effecting them.

mama mia · **^ Top** #**5092** 09.03.2009

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Originally Posted by wolfden

I did not come here to get jumped or anything, just stating a fact for what i see. People are giving up jobs to come to Central.

SScrab, the 1300 was miles not money....lol.....He never had over $700 for a week. At McDonalds here they are paying $12 an hour. You make more flipping burgers. For having to deal with people i say they deserve it...lmao...I worked in food before and people are really nasty to you.

If I jumped on you, or that was in any way directed at me, I am sorry it came across that way. I did not mean to jump on you. I understand the situation. We did think through this. Thank you for the information. I am sure someone considering going into this for leasing would find the information and words of heed welcome.

As far as the people there making that at McDonalds, we aren't where you are. Here, you can't even get a job at McDonalds.

Panhandle flash · **^ Top** #**5093** 09.03.2009

I so love my company. lol Just got a message from them that there is more damage than they thought and that it will be next week before I get it back. Well DUH!!!! I knew that before they took it in. Supposed to catch the bus back tonight and their going to put me in a loaner till my truck gets back. Would have been nice if that decision had been made sooner and that I could have cleaned some of my stuff out of the other truck. Who knows what will be in this one. Have enough stuff to survive for a week or so, bare bones, but am going to have to hit wally world for bedding or a very cheap sleeping bag. At least I'll be back out, doing what and like, and making some money while at it.

mama mia · **^ Top** #**5094** 09.03.2009

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Originally Posted by Panhandle flash

At least I'll be back out, doing what and like, and making some money while at it.

Making money and not looking for those bikini clad babes in the motel room.

jess-juju · **^ Top** #**5095** 09.03.2009

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Originally Posted by ChromeDome

The best reffer company that I ran into allot was Marten, or is it Martin lol, I think the former. The "Blue Bird" company.
I talked to many many of there drivers in my time with Central, we run many of the same places. They seem to be a pretty good company. At the time I was getting more miles at Central than many of them were. I think at the time there drivers were getting like 2500-2800 a week. Probibly need to check there thread to know though.
All there trucks also have APU's.
They were also a company that needed some experiance. I think it had been 4 months back then, they would probibly want more now.
I will have to check there thread though. I have no idea how the current economy is effecting them.

JJ was going to do his year with Central and then go to the Blue birds, his Dad worked for them in Salem OR as a Reefer Tech and he said the company has changed and not for the better!

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Originally Posted by mama mia

If I jumped on you, or that was in any way directed at me, I am sorry it came across that way. I did not mean to jump on you. I understand the situation. We did think through this. Thank you for the information. I am sure someone considering going into this for leasing would find the information and words of heed welcome.

As far as the people there making that at McDonalds, we aren't where you are. Here, you can't even get a job at McDonalds.

Its the same here Wally world are not even hiring

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Originally Posted by Panhandle flash

I so love my company. lol Just got a message from them that there is more damage than they thought and that it will be next week before I get it back. Well DUH!!!! I knew that before they took it in. Supposed to catch the bus back tonight and their going to put me in a loaner till my truck gets back. Would have been nice if that decision had been made sooner and that I could have cleaned some of my stuff out of the other truck. Who knows what will be in this one. Have enough stuff to survive for a week or so, bare bones, but am going to have to hit wally world for bedding or a very cheap sleeping bag. At least I'll be back out, doing what and like, and making some money while at it.

Have fun on the bus

Like all companies left hand doesn't know what the right hand is doing!! Try stay away from the Bikini clad Babes there just trouble!

Pismo71 · **^ Top** #**5096** 09.03.2009

Originally Posted by Pismo71

I was recruited bu Sarah, she answered pretty much all my questions. I'm a little skeptical at this point about the miles. She pretty much quoted the 2500-3000 range from Central's website. Am I pretty much looking at realistically getting ~2000 miles after going through the upgrade process?

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Originally Posted by jjranch

You would be correct. Some weeks you will do well and others you might find you moved only between 1300 to 1800. thats when the been giving you short hop miles with alot of time to get there for example a 500mi load and you have 3 days to deliver and you can't get it dropped somewhere so you have to sit on it.JJRanch.

I want to thank you for the reply, I was looking for how things run in the real world. I really appreciate all the time and feedback you and jess put into this thread. I'm glad I read ~200 pages of this thread, almost all of my questions were answered.

My main fears are about quiting my job, and stepping into the unkown. Im looking ofrward to starting up in October. I also wanted to not sound like I was calling out Sarah on the miles quoted. She has been nothing but helpful when I call and ask questions about schooling and getting ready for the cdl permit.

Rick

jess-juju · **^ Top** #**5097** 09.03.2009

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Originally Posted by Pismo71

I was recruited bu Sarah, she answered pretty much all my questions. I'm a little skeptical at this point about the miles. She pretty much quoted the 2500-3000 range from Central's website. Am I pretty much looking at realistically getting ~2000 miles after going through the upgrade process?

I want to thank you for the reply, I was looking for how things run in the real world. I really appreciate all the time and feedback you and jess put into this thread. I'm glad I read ~200 pages of this thread, almost all of my questions were answered.

My main fears are about quiting my job, and stepping into the unkown. Im looking ofrward to starting up in October. I also wanted to not sound like I was calling out Sarah on the miles quoted. She has been nothing but helpful when I call and ask questions about schooling and getting ready for the cdl permit.

Rick

Sarah gets paid to recruit people and she is going to quote what she has been told to say!

Today there was a message on the Squawk Com, don't know if it was Fleet wide or just a message to his fleet?

Any driver who isn't making an effort to be on-time because there is no on-time bonus anymore can leave because Central doesn't need drivers like that!

The on-time bonus for a L/O was $20.00 a load, makes a difference of $60.00-$80.00 a week a little over $3000.00 a year.

Drew99GT · **^ Top** #**5098** 09.03.2009

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Originally Posted by ssccrab

Dang man, that's awful to hear about Swift.

I can't really say I'm at a very good job, though. I'm working at a hotel making only about $490 bi-weekly, having to deal with every a$$hole that comes in the door (some are nice), and ##### managers that aren't even native to this country. I can say, however, that it's better than not being employed, as every little penny helps in this economy.

You make almost a thousand a week working at a hotel, and you want to give that up for a driving job in today's economy?

Can I have your job when you leave?!?

Drew99GT · **^ Top** #**5099** 09.03.2009

Oops, never mind. I'm a MORON!

jjranch · **^ Top** #**5100** 09.03.2009

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Originally Posted by cowboynidaho1971

So JJ has a list of drivers for his company he wants to start Hmmmm and my name is not on it thats funny gotta love family
Cowboynidaho1971

I thought you were going to manage diana's law office atleast thats the last thing you told me when we talked last on the phone and i was talking about starting a small company . If i thought you were interested you should know better by now that you would have been the the first on the list. There is very few people like you out there that can drive all 18 wheels off a truck and make a del in record time.

but you would have to drive a 379 because i don't do freight shaker classics.

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