Anyone an O/O with Heartland? Please share any info you can.

I looked at them awhile back. they don't have a good reputation. Good rates but basically how they get those good rates is they take freight that was not picked up by other trucking companies. SO your loads start out late before you get them. The guys I talked to had some horor stories due to that since the reciever don't really care what the situation is. they want their freight and they want it at the appointment time

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Yeah Wheat Light, there are a couple dispatchers in Kingsport who actually have trucking experience. I wish I could run out of there but living in Atlanta and being system that won't work for me, so I'm stuck with the anal-retentives in N. Liberty.
Heartland knows they have a problem getting drivers through terminals because we just got a message yesterday saying they will use the computer to report trucks through inspection. They are doing away with the schoolboy little notes to take to dispatch so you can leave. Heartless is alot like the government. They want to control the drivers every thought and deed and don't care how it affects the drivers.
I came through Chester to pick up a load last week and had no time to screw with the long inspection line and other BS. So I went in and told disp. that if I had to wait in the line the load would be late. He called the GS and said GO! If it's their time on the line you move, if it's only the drivers time, well we all know thats totally worthless.
Yes, for any drivers wondering, the new prostars are miserable. They ride smoother and handle better. However they're so full of driver-controlling devils courtesy of Heartland that any intelligent competent driver will hate them. I don't rest nearly as well as I did in the old truck especially in the Summer. Thank God the heat is almost over with.

I think it is funny that people are looking at this as a bad way to downsize.
I know this is an old thread, but downsizing thru attrition is the best way for them to do it without hurting any employees.
This is the definition of attrition...

Unpredictable and uncontrollable, but normal,reduction of work force due to resignations,retirement, sickness, or death.

I would much rather have a company I work for downsize by not replacing workers than laying off people. Much nicer way to do business.

Would also like to know. Hope it's not too late but I have orientation set-up for next week and some of the stories I've seen on here now have me wondering.
Still low miles and a lot of sitting around?
Still being treated lousy?
Any chance of making $$$?
Home time?
Condition of equipment?
What's the scoop?
Thanks

Supposed to go to orientation next week and am now wondering if I've made the right decision after reading some of these posts.
Still experiencing low miles?
Sitting around waiting for a load?
Real short hauls?
Driver treatment?
Condition of equipment?
Can you make $$$?
What's the real scoop today?
Thanks

I have been looking for answers to the same questions, but I figure I will go and see. I need to get back to work. I will be doing orentation next monday in Columbus OH.

not sure what it is you are wanting to know..can you make a payckeck? it depends on how much do you need. if you communicate with your fleet maager you will not set long for a load.. dont be late on any load ever! pack plenty of blankets, 'cause the new trucks will not idle at temps above 44 degreees. inter city loads are free..yes you heard that right..no pay for intercity deliveries..no matter how long it takes.layover pay is practically non existant. pay on hhmg about 10 percent less than you actually run..shortest route. 1200- 2500 miles depending on what area you are in. not sure on payscale now...i get mixed answers from new drivers. i have been here for 2 years..first year grossed 65k.. this year about 15 k less it looks. its a trucking company that expects you to do what you are being paid to do.. they are not babysitters, and probably dont care about your home life or problems..they are in it for themselves. as am i. i am here because i make enough to pay my bills and take care of my family. its a job. i have yet to see a friend pay my bills.

I always communicate with my dispatcher. He/ she is my lifeblood. They can make or break any driver.
Don't need anyone to hold my hand. I just need a load to go.
Hometime, not really worried about it. They say home 3 weekends a month, that would be nice, but I am not holding my breath.
If they have me sitting waiting for a day I will push for layover though. They have the policy, and I will push to get it.
I need to get moving, been laid off long enough, and my last company does not see it picking up till spring, and I cannot wait that long.
I am hopeing it will work out. If so then great. If not then I will hold on till the economy turns around then see how it goes then.
The pay has dropped allot at Heartland. I know what they use to advertise, and I see what they are saying now. It has gone down a good 10cpm.
On idling. I normally do not idle between 45-78.
If it will idle outside those ranges I will be ok. Much over 78 gets too darn hot. I can really do up to 85 if I have to, but would rather not. I cannot sleep well if it is over that. I am use to cool though. It has been in the 40s every night here lately and my window is open in my bedroom.
Last 2 years driving I averaged about 1000 a week take home. Unemployment is only 440 or so a week. So I am pretty sure I can make enough to beat that.
Not paying anything for intercity loads is some BS though. They should have a flat rate or local drivers to do that. Working for 0 money in that situation is illegal. So not really sure how they are getting away with that one. But I will have to wait and see.

just moved out to phoenix and looking for a decent outfit to run for,have 4 years experience and a clean record any ideas for people living out west here