dear drivers,
i'll keep this short and to the point. i'm research saturated. need driver input.
just got cdl. been in and around big trucks and drivers of/on my whole life. construction my previous career. time for change. got several pre-hires (flats, reefer, van).
leaning towards flat but worried about back injuries. i'm pushing 50 and in #### good shape for 50, but $#!* happens. reefer would be next choice.
here's what i'm looking for:
here's what i'm offering:
- all the freight and miles a company can dish me
- good driver support
- reliable/safe equipment
- hoping for starting cpm around .30
all input greatly appreciated, BULLET
- willing to move freight anywhere, anytime (except mexico). if there's a road to it that'll carry the load, i'll give it a go
- willing to stay out for 6 weeks +/-
- i'm a self-starter and no stranger to the road. #$$ wiper not required. i know when i've got a job to do. just let me know what you need; ill take care of the rest
- multitude of life experience, clean driving record, no dui/dwi (EVER)
- my mantra "if it's worth doing, it's worth doing right"
Need Advice on Selecting a Company
Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by bulletfinger, Apr 24, 2011.
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Well... at the risk of starting another thread war, all of your requirements would be satisfied on the company side at Prime. Solo starting after training is 33cpm - and we have a number of shippers and receivers in the Murfreesboro area.
bulletfinger Thanks this. -
are all prime trucks limited to about 60mph speed?
Mikeeee -
being a real worker you would probably be happier with a flatbed than reefer, due to the BS often encountered loading/unloading, lumpers, excessive waiting time etc. that is often associated with grocery type operations.
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Here is something that most people look over....
How about apply with companies & go to work with the one that hires you? -
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lumpers seems to be a definite issue. don't want to have to spend my money to have THEIR product off-loaded.
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tks redd. have applied to 14. now it's just a matter of making the best first move for me so that i can gain some experience
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If I'm required to hire a lumper, do you reimburse me for the cost?
If I unload the trailer myself, how am I paid for it?
Some carriers will pay you what a lumper would charge...
My carrier got tired of drivers hurting themselves - and covering workman's comp claims, so they make sure its not worth your time to do it - 10 cents per case if you do it. However, if you hire a lumper they pay 100% of the cost - its no cost to you. Its better to take a nap so you can run hard and make some money driving.
Don't kid yourself - a lot of folks get seriously hurt unloading freight for what boils down to chump change. Most docks will require you show a training certificate before they'll allow you to use any power equipment, and they may not allow you to use their pallet jacks. That means you're going to pull the freight off manually, and then restack it yourself.
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