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Going back trucking with PTL

Discussion in 'PTL' started by rcd127, Dec 29, 2013.

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  1. Apr 17, 2014 #171
    O.Henry

    O.Henry Road Train Member

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    Information given to me by a recruiter (?) that phase two drivers make between $400-$600 a week,and that it last about 3 months if you dont take any home time. Git-R-Done!!
     
    O.Henry, Apr 17, 2014
    O.Henry, Apr 17, 2014
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  3. Apr 17, 2014 #172
    Jrdude5

    Jrdude5 Heavy Load Member

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    When I was there in phase 2 in February we were getting 1800 to 2200 miles a week no where near the 400 a week they promised I would be making most I made in 1 week 202. But best of luck everyone's experience is different.
     
    Jrdude5, Apr 17, 2014
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  4. Apr 17, 2014 #173
    O.Henry

    O.Henry Road Train Member

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    How long did it take without any home time?
     
    O.Henry, Apr 17, 2014
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  5. Apr 17, 2014 #174
    Jrdude5

    Jrdude5 Heavy Load Member

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    The miles I was averaging it would've taken 4 months plus so I got a local gig and left.
     
    Jrdude5, Apr 17, 2014
    Jrdude5, Apr 17, 2014
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    O.Henry and 123456 Thank this.
  7. Apr 17, 2014 #175
    hilltoptrucker7714

    hilltoptrucker7714 Bobtail Member

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    Recruiter told me phase 2 average 5000-6000 a week. So was I lied to?
     
    hilltoptrucker7714, Apr 17, 2014
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  8. Apr 17, 2014 #176
    O.Henry

    O.Henry Road Train Member

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    Start reading at post#171.
     
    O.Henry, Apr 17, 2014
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  9. Apr 17, 2014 #177
    rcd127

    rcd127 Medium Load Member

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    Today was a tiring day. I was on this load that delivers in Indy anytime today,so yesterday I get an urgent message the the appt is 1400 firm. I call my FM and they get it changed to drop at our Indy yard which I did at 0730 this morning.

    I immediately get a new PP to pickup a trailer on the yard and deliver in Planifield,IN. I was so tired already that I took a half hour nap before going to this D/H. I get there and drop the trailer and ask the yard jockey to put it in place I couldn't do it. I look all around for an MT. None to be found. My FM sends me a pickup MT about 2 miles away. I take over an hour to find the place.

    Hook up to the MT (had to sweep it out) and pull it out. The trailer ABS light comes on in the truck. I check and someone had pulled the wires out of the trailer light. Message my FM I want to take it to Indy yard to be repaired. He sends back to pick up my new load first.

    So I go another 3 miles to another place I can't find and they take 3 hrs to load 6 rolls of paper. I finally get to our yard and the trailer repair people here are contractors so the get right on it.

    After another 3 hrs of them actually working very hard ( the ABS sensors had to be replaced) I am done for the day. I have a long run 628 miles to Lexington,SC for a 1530 appt.

    Nite all.....
     
    rcd127, Apr 17, 2014
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  10. Apr 17, 2014 #178
    Jrdude5

    Jrdude5 Heavy Load Member

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    Yes they lied my partner said he started getting about 3k per week after I left don't forget 15 cents a mile but 6 cents is per diem and if you leave before a year you owe them 2k lol.
     
    Jrdude5, Apr 17, 2014
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  11. Apr 17, 2014 #179
    justa_driver

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    Id say it is possible that youd get that many miles a week as a team if you get the right loads and stuff. I was getting right at 3000 every week when I was with them as a single driver, course I was an Owner Operator and you have to keep that left door closed.
     
    justa_driver, Apr 17, 2014
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  12. Apr 19, 2014 #180
    rcd127

    rcd127 Medium Load Member

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    That long run tired me out especially when you start at 0230. Made the delivery at 1445. When I showed up they said we aren't accepting any deliveries. I sweet talked them into unloading my 6 huge rolls of paper. Then off to a new Love's about 5 miles away to sleep.

    Well before going to sleep they sent a new PP even though my PTA was set for 0400 Saturday. This load picks up in Irmo,SC and delivers in Romulus, MI on Monday 0900. Only 699 miles but gets me through the weekend.

    Took my time this morning started out at 0800. Went to the pickup which was a D/H. Dropped my MT and there were 2 PTL trailers in docks so which one is mine? I walk up to the shipping door and there is a note "PTL door 6 for Romulus". I hook up and out of there.

    Right now at a Flying J in Mount Airy,NC which was my fuel stop for my break.
     
    rcd127, Apr 19, 2014
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