Anyone answer CTL Transportation questions?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by koog, Sep 15, 2014.

  1. koog

    koog Bobtail Member

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    CTL wants me to drive their tankers but I know nothing about them. Can anyone answer the following questions?
    - how do they pay for rookies is it cpm or loads?
    - what and where is their orientation like?
    - is it team after orientation or really out with a trainer in the next seat?
    - what's they physical like. Lift 70lbs thumbs up from floor to eyes etc.?
    - what kind of tractors do they have?
    I would appreciate any help with getting a better picture of this company so any information you think I should know would be helpful
     
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  3. blairandgretchen

    blairandgretchen Road Train Member

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    Where are these guys out of? I'm not familiar with them.
     
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  4. Chinatown

    Chinatown Road Train Member

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    They're a division of Comcar based in Florida. They hire new CDL grads and run hazmat/tankers. Good place as any to get started in tankers and make some good money.

    I guess they still us Mack trucks. Pretty decent looking Mack sleepers.


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    CTL began operations in 1964, by hauling bulk commodities for the phosphate industry in Central Florida. During the following twenty years, CTL became the principal carrier serving the phosphate industry.


    In 1980, CTL moved its headquarters and terminal operations to its present location near Mulberry, Florida. In 1985, CTL merged with Comcar Industries , its parent company, and began an expansion program into the general chemical industry. This expansion started with opening terminals in Jacksonville, Florida, and Savannah, Georgia, in 1986 and 1987 respectively. Soon thereafter, additional terminals were established in Mobile, Alabama, and Atlanta, Georgia. Since 1993, expansion has continued at St. Gabriel, Louisiana; Houston, Texas; Sterlington, Louisiana; and Freeport, Texas.


    CTL quickly established itself as a quality service company in the general chemical transportation industry. Each terminal serving the general chemical industry has local, regional, and long-haul traffic. CTL shares common terminal facilities with its affiliate companies in Tampa and Jacksonville, Florida and Atlanta and Savannah, Georgia. CTL is now a significant player in the nationwide chemical hauling business. With 11 terminals in six states, CTL services all 48 contiguous states and Canada. [/TD]
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  5. david123abc

    david123abc Heavy Load Member

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    I believe CTL is on the low end of the pay spectrum when it comes to tank companies. That said, you will probably still make considerably more money than a new driver at one of the large van companies.
     
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  6. koog

    koog Bobtail Member

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    Thanks for your responses. I think I may cut my teeth at this company. One more question.
    i am short and I don't want to tear up my knees on the ladder because my step is half as short as the first ladder step. Do they have step extensions that I can buy and hook on to the bottom step of the tanker ladder and that it's portable. Any ideas will be greatly appreciated.
     
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  7. Chinatown

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    Get a 4' step ladder and carry with you. 3' step ladder may also work.
    If you're in gravel, use a bungee to secure it to the bottom step of the trailer step for safety/stability.
    Good move with tankers; you will love tanker work.
     
  8. 123456

    123456 Road Train Member

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    Get your experience with them, and move on.



    Low pay rate.
    Old, slow trucks.
     
  9. xlsdraw

    xlsdraw Road Train Member

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    The Florida version of CTL is exactly as 123456 states. I had a buddy start his career with CTL in Mulberry, Florida years ago. Very low pay, even for Florida. Load pay and decent money when he could actually make enough turns in a day, most of the time he could not. Slip seat, mostly phosphate mine related trucking to and from the mines to the Port of Tampa. You will (part of the time) wear hazmat gear in a tropical environment (heat stroke). You and your equipment will get quite stinky and dirty. You'll deal with some nasty/dangerous products like Molten Sulfer. You'll work 12 hour shifts 5 days a week and earn approximately $100-$140 per day (hope you live close). You will start on Nights (approx. 4pm-4am). And you will have Sergio as your ride along. If your a really tough/safety conscious dude, go for it. If not, look elsewhere.
     
  10. koog

    koog Bobtail Member

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    Actually I would be out of at ST. Gabriel LA. They said they want me for OTR Tanker, what does that mean?
     
  11. Eddie Kingpin

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    CTL is not worth the time in my opinion. I went there right out of school and was told if make around 700-1000 a week locally but in reality it's more like 200-400. Local drivers get paid a flat rate that varies based upon the length of haul. If you do two local loads a day you'll make about $600 (gross) in load pay alone not including detention pay and break down pay (If St Gab is anything like Houston the. Expect to break down weekly)
    as much as everyone would like to do two local runs a day, most days you'll only get one load. Roughly $70 for a day's work. long story short: pay isn't do-able if you have a fam to support so stay away.

    Equipment: terrible shape and all filthy from the last driver. None of the drivers want to do regional runs out of fear of inspections at weigh stations. (Can't say I blame them because when they bring up truck issues to managers, all repairs have to be given the ok from Florida...which defeats he purpose of a terminal manager in my opinion.) speaking of terminal manager... The Houston terminal has had 3 different managers this year. They keep quitting.

    I don't recommend this company at all, not at least until they get their stuff together. The only benefit of working there is the local work if you don't want to go OTR.
     
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