McElroy Truck Lines - Cuba, Al.

I'm a line haul driver now but, My first trucking job some 16yrs. ago was with Builders Transport. So as a newbie in the trucking business flatbedding was very much a trial by fire type endeavor! I learned everything as I went, (load securement, different driving for different loads etc...) There were times when I scared myself to death, other times when I couldn't have been more proud of myself.
I very much enjoyed the many challenges of flatbedding and I feel very strongly that it made me a better and more concientous driver. As long as you have the right head about you, and respect what you are doing and especially pay attention to detail, I think you'll find it to be a pretty cool job.

 

Butterbean,

I'm happy to give you honest answers (good and bad) about anything having to do with McElroy as far as I am able. Keep in mind, however, that I am based out of the Pleasant Hill, NC terminal, so I know very little about the typical runs that drivers based out of the TN or TX or AL terminals usually get except by word of mouth from fellow company drivers. Although I am home now for the holiday, I usually can't check these forums until the weekends. If you prefer, you can PM me but once again, I cannot usually reply until the weekend.

My school had like 8 recruiters come and talk. The recruiter for McElroy wasn't the most impressive by far, but when the rubber hits the road, McElroy has been everything they said they would be to me - better starting pay than van companies, home every weekend, decent and comfortable truck, good health insurance, etc...etc...

Best wishes

 

Anyone run out of the South Pittsburg terminal? I live fairly close to there and look over that way every now and then. usually see about 5 or 6 trucks on the yard.

 

My DAD always said IN THE LONG RUN THERE WAS NOT 2 CENTS DIFFERANCE BETWEEN MOST COMPANIES YOU JUST HAVE TO FIND THE ONE THAT WORKS FOR YOU
lRGR

 

I worked out of that terminal from 7/07 to 1/08, the sole reason that terminal was bought was for the Bridgeport USG Sheetrock plant. Biggest hassle loads ever. LONG waiting times. You will also see Tuscaloosa (TAMKO shingles easiest loads) and Columbus,MS at the Golden Triangle Steel Mill (coils, 2nd biggest hassle). BUT, if you live close it could be more convenient for you than working for another company.

 

i applied to them and was denied. i was never told why. i have applied to about 15 companies and been denied everytime. i have 15 years in the military, no felonies or misdemeanors, and need to find out why i cannot get an otr job. If i can work for the military for 15 years how come i cannot find a civilian job driving

 

Have you ever had a civilian driving job? Run your DAC report.

 

i have nothing on there but when i tell them i need to be home for reserve training they tell me they couldnt guarantee me to be home on time. i just

 

i have driven locally for WM and for a city in nc for the past 4 years no tickets, no accidents, i have a military secret clearance. i been told by a recruiter they dont like to hire drivers and see them deployed for 12-15 months because they just trained them to be there.

 

I spent 4 years active and 16 reserves. You will miss some drills it happens, but they can not not hire you for that.