Old dominion or abf
Discussion in 'LTL and Local Delivery Trucking Forum' started by PALOU, Jan 19, 2015.
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Probably a horse a piece. I think ABF is union, not sure about OD.
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Meaning ???
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i heard od pays more
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Well, not sure if you've ever worked for a union company, and we're not going into that (per moderators), let's just say it's different. I have a friend that works for a non-union company and has been hauling a lot of ABF freight in their own trucks. Not sure how they get away with that, but it would make me nervous.
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I understand that OD and ABF both don't have as many daily line haul lanes because they don't move as much guaranteed freight. I run line haul, lots of Cincinnati, Fremont IN, Columbus OH and I see very few OD or ABF wagons rolling at night. Lots of Con-way, UPSF and Fed EX Freight.
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As a card carrying union member I say go with ABF however OD may be one of the best non union companies to work for..
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ABF's guys are getting over $.60/mile plus company paid benefits which includes contributions to the pension fund. They also get drop and hook pay. You would probably start at 85% of top rate. I think they have 3year tier system. I do not think OD is union. Probably no overtime until like 45-50 hours if you are working on the clock. ABF's top guys are pushing $100/ year. Part of ABF's problem is they are short handed. They are picky who they hire and they have next to turnover.
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It you like a union environment and the stability it offers, go for ABF.
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OD is non union, start out at $.56 per mile.blairandgretchen, wawtrucker, 77smartin and 1 other person Thank this.
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