Active USA - Piggyback Truck Transport

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  1. brandon.vose

    brandon.vose Bobtail Member

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    Hey guys curious if anyone has any info on Active USA. I have an interview with them on Thursday and was trying to get a drivers side. I know that they are Teamsters and deliver (and un-deck) piggyback trucks. I'm hoping someone may have some info on both the Springfield, OH (Navistar/International) terminal and the Chilicothe, OH (Kenworth) terminal. I'm open to both, but I'm more wanting to see the difference such as sometime, pay, and general operation. About all I know is pretty much all of the loads out of Springfield, OH go into Canada. Any info, opinions or advice would be great.
     
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  3. RandyM

    RandyM Bobtail Member

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    I am also looking for information about Active Transport. But I have to wait until about March 2015 to apply, so any information about them would be helpful. Especially annual salary.
     
  4. slybaldguy

    slybaldguy Light Load Member

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    I work for them what do you want to know? There is plenty of money to be made the benefits are awesome.
     
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  5. RandyM

    RandyM Bobtail Member

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    I was curious about the annual salary and the benefits. Also about the traveling, airports,rental cars etc.. Also, do you travel with tool box and tools? I filled out and online application for the Chillicothe OH location and was contacted almost the next day by Robin out of Springfield. I talked to her for a few minutes, said she would send me more information, but never received anything. I was also wondering about hiring out of one terminal then transferring to another terminal later on. Also, how are they to work for? I really appreciate the information. Thank You
     
  6. slybaldguy

    slybaldguy Light Load Member

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    Salary they will force you to make 50 K a year just depends on your work ethic. Benefits cost you nothing other than monthly Union dues about 50.00 a month. Airports you will spend some time in them they purchase your tickets and not many direct flights. If you do a short haul like say 250 miles you can fly or rent a car. Like I work in Denton Tx I took a run to Oklahoma City 170 miles. My wife drove up and picked me up it paid me 150.00. If they rent you a car they will pay you 0.30 a mile to drive home. I have been here since June 2014 and I have made almost 45 K.
     
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  7. slybaldguy

    slybaldguy Light Load Member

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    I forgot about the tools . Yes you will carry a tool bag and you have to buy your own tools. The Impact Wrench will be the most expense. I paid 500.00 bucks for mine. The company will pay for tool bag and personal bag fees on the plane. Depending on where you go they will pay for a third bag in extreme cold conditions with approval
     
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  8. draker

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    So do they pay you per mile or per delivery? What is home time like? I saw one post on Craigslist but it didn't have much info.
     
  9. RandyM

    RandyM Bobtail Member

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    Have the airlines ever messed up and lost or misplaced yours or other employees' luggage and/or tools? If one would go home (away from a terminal) with a rental car for a couple days off, do you turn rental back in then rent another to get back to terminal or keep in possession until you return to work? I really do appreciate your time and input. Thank You
     
  10. RandyM

    RandyM Bobtail Member

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    I was also wondering what you carried your tools in. Wasn't sure what to look for to put tools in. Does the tool bag or box have to be 50 lbs or less? Thank You.
     
  11. mxpx148

    mxpx148 Road Train Member

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    Still with them?
     
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