Terpening vs. ARG

Looking for detailed info on both companies. I'm kinda leaning towards ARG but I don't know much about Terpening, such as pay, shifts, etc. I have 18mos exp but it's all tugging a van or reefer. And I'll throw it out there that I'm torn between flatbed with TMC and hauling fuel. I know they are 2 different job types but I'm trying to weigh the positives of one to the other. I think flatbed would be a more interesting job but hauling fuel I'd be home everyday. Any and all info on these companies and others alike in my area would be greatly appreciated.

 

Rochester, NY

 

I'll also add that I have a local job making $1,300/wk gross working 6 days at 65-70 hrs/wk. Will I be able to make the same or more with fuel while only working 5 days? I know what TMC is about but kinda skeptic le on the pay for hauling fuel.

 

ARG and has mostly brand new Macks with autos but I called them both today. ARG's training is 7-10weeks long at $15/hr. $18/hr after training and $21.75 after 6 months. $2,000 sign on bonus. Guys average 45-55hrs per week. She couldn't give me average numbers that the guys are making but based off those number its not very much. Terpening has training 6 weeks long, $15.25/hr mon-fri days. Then they get paid 3 different ways, by hr, mile, and drop which averages out to be $21-$22/hr. This time of year the guys are averaging 65hrs per week but in the slower season, they are averaging 55-65hrs/ wk. Average weekly pay is $1,300. I'm about 30mins from both places but I'm leaning toward Terpening just because of the pay difference.

 

I'm not sure about the truck. I'm sure it's slip seating but have the same truck everyday. And Terp has trucks in rochester but I can't find any info on an address. And Terp I believe is by the hr while unloading, Mike while driving and load which is per stop. The recruiter also said there is pay differential for night shift and a "premium" paid for working weekends and a 6th day. Nor sure what premium means but he seemed kind of guarded with the info. ARG was offering me info in detail on everything I asked her.