Flatbed Regional

Discussion in 'Maverick' started by Mark Thomas, Nov 15, 2014.

  1. Mark Thomas

    Mark Thomas Bobtail Member

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    Hey Guys,

    I have had a CDL since 1993. Went back in the military and just got out in 2013. I've got a couple of questions. I am looking closely at Maverick or McElroy but leaning toward Maverick. There's a big difference for a newbie in pay - Maverick is like 32 cpm and McElroy is 44cpm, BUT Maverick pays tarp. Questions:
    1. How does the pay equal out between the two?
    2. I Live in North Georgia - off 365 in Cornelia, GA. Is that a traveled lane for Maverick?
    3. Which company has best trainers (and closest to my area)?

    Thanks,
    Mark
     
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  3. runwme

    runwme Bobtail Member

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    mcelroy starts at .46 and most all loads are pretarped.
    trainers with any company is hit or miss as to good and bad ones.

    i enjoy McElroy but those maverick automatic trucks sure would be nice to have in Atlanta or DC traffic
     
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  4. Chinatown

    Chinatown Road Train Member

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    Keim TS in Winchester/Chattanooga, TN is also a good one.
    Melton Truck Lines
    Halvor Lines
    Decker Truck Line

    Several good companies hire out of North Georgia.
     
  5. Chinatown

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  6. Truckermania

    Truckermania Road Train Member

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    I work for Maverick. One thing to note about the pay is that you do get raises quickly and there is a good bonus program. I'm not sure on regional pay as I am in USA division which is home only every other week but my pay started out at .35 per mile and will increase to .38 per mile at 3 months and to .44 per mile at 6 months. Maverick also has a bonus program called PFP ( pay for performance) whereby you can earn up to a .06 per mile bonus so at 6 months I could be making .50 per mile with the bonus. Maverick pays $25 per tarp and I have been averaging about 2400 miles per week. Not sure how many miles you get per week at Mcelroy or if they have a bonus program. Good luck with your decision!
     
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  7. Mark Thomas

    Mark Thomas Bobtail Member

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    Thanks for the information. I am leaning toward Maverick Regional or Glass.
     
  8. Jeff King

    Jeff King Bobtail Member

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    If u live north GA McElroy is a good choice good freight all around u and starting pay 0.46 a mile.I average 1,000 plus dollars a week and home every weekend.
     
  9. hesgoneagain

    hesgoneagain Medium Load Member

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    Hubby is in RAT (Regional Atlantic) He makes it home almost every weekend. I think he has been hung out 4 times this year. They did offer to get him a load swap but he said the miles were good so he would just stay out. He averages around 2400-2500 miles a week. Been there 3 years and is making .45 cpm + .06 pfp bonus= .51 cpm. This year he gets 2 weeks paid vacation.
     
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  10. Fixed-Wing

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    I'm filling out an application for Maverick's Regional Flat right now. Any advice? I live near Nashville TN.
     
  11. plentygood

    plentygood Road Train Member

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    You live in a good area for sure. Just be sure to write down any questions you may have and talk to a Maverick recruiter.
     
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