Tyson Foods vs Pride Transport

most tyson drivers seem happy

pride is just another part of the family of C R ENGLAND

 

The only relation Pride has with CR England is by Blood Relation. They have nothing to do with CR and vice-versa. As small outfits go, they have alot going for them. They are very personable, Have a good shop, and decent equipment and the Owner is still out there driving truck.. Their pay has changed since I last researched them, but you won't be making .30 for very long.
Would you be moving to Salt Lake City? Or does Pride has another terminal that I don't know about.

Tyson, I know nothing about. Most of the Drivers I have met are snotty as hell, but that doesn't mean anything. So are UPS and Walmart Drivers, but they are also some of the best paid in the industry. It seems like with Tyson, you'd be hauling your own product out and maybe back hauls or something coming back, so that may be a more stable freight base, VS hauling everything under gods green earth, with PRIDE.
I think Both Companies are good choices. Just compare notes of what the recruiters say and se which best fits you.

Good luck

 

Mileage pay is only a portion of the final paycheck.
Depending on the company, sometimes it's better to work for less mileage pay if the other assessorial pays are good, such as stop pay, detention pay, layover pay, etc. These pays are usually listed on the websites. Do both companies run the areas you want to run in? For some, especially new drivers, the running areas are important. Someone with a family may not be as concerned about that & look strictly at the bottom line.

 

It's over before it starts. Here's a break down on miles run for equal paychecks

Tyson 2000miles = pride 2600miles
Tyson 2500 miles = pride 3250 miles.

Run don't walk to Tyson.

 

I'm not sure where you are getting the .39cpm for tyson. I haven't looked them up but when I applied they where on a slidding pay scale. So the shorter runs make the most money and the longer runs the least. I think you would do better at Tyson because you are in the heart of chicken country. I'm sure they will keep you busy and probably get by the house often. Trucks also go 70 so that's a plus.

 

Wow they changed it up. seems like they add to .39 if you get the short runs. Not bad at all.