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Badger · **^ Top** #**101** 06.16.2008

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Originally Posted by latanea

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this is the primary local in jacksonville -

ABF Freight Systems
Allied Systems
Alsco
Aramark
Crowley Liner Services
D-Graphics, Inc.
Gate Gourmet / Gate Safe
H & M Warehouse
International Paper
NADEP Public Employees

Pat Salmon
Penske Truck Leasing
Praxair
Progressive Personnel
Reichhold Chemicals
Roadway Express
Trumbull Asphalt
United Parcel Service
YellowFreight Systems

all of these companies are represented and covered by local 512.

contact tis local for detail on what is going on in Jacksonville...

I just talked to local 512 and was told that you need three (3) years of experance for any of the companys that they deal with the hiring of truck drivers and I told them that I was new to driving and then was told that none of the companys were hiring. So it seams like your going to just have to wait for the teamsters. I have been in unions for the last 23 years last one was the steel workers local 775 , but I never heard of any union putting a time limit on your experance to be able to join.I thought that the teamsters were started for the protection of truck drivers. So for me I'll just have to wing it. No union that has those kind's of restrictions are for me thanks but no thanks. If I am wrong please let me know I may have misunderstood what she said. I am for unions though.

lionman · **^ Top** #**102** 06.17.2008

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Originally Posted by tmorr37

You know, Things things you talk about are not true in the carhaul business
basically it just comes down to what shift and what truck you will drive

Who do you drive for and where are they out of ???

lionman · **^ Top** #**103** 06.17.2008

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Originally Posted by latanea

no problem -

yep it is an open invite to any and all who need a better option.

for 2007 I was in my own bed 218 nights (at home with wife).

I worked an average of 49 hours a week.

I drove about 119,000 miles.

I grossed $86,743.22.

not a bad year for me and my fellow union brothers and sisters out there...

there are options guys many many options - and the long haul companies want you to think THEY are where all the money is.. and that THEY have the best choices...

there are options.....

Where do you live and where are these job's at ???

rockee · **^ Top** #**104** 06.17.2008

I dont think its the union that puts a restriction on experience its probably the company. I dont know about down there but here ABF will take new drivers. I would go straight to the company for hiring info instead of the local there.

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Originally Posted by Badger

I just talked to local 512 and was told that you need three (3) years of experance for any of the companys that they deal with the hiring of truck drivers and I told them that I was new to driving and then was told that none of the companys were hiring. So it seams like your going to just have to wait for the teamsters. I have been in unions for the last 23 years last one was the steel workers local 775 , but I never heard of any union putting a time limit on your experance to be able to join.I thought that the teamsters were started for the protection of truck drivers. So for me I'll just have to wing it. No union that has those kind's of restrictions are for me thanks but no thanks. If I am wrong please let me know I may have misunderstood what she said. I am for unions though.

Etosha · **^ Top** #**105** 06.17.2008

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Originally Posted by rockee

I dont think its the union that puts a restriction on experience its probably the company. I dont know about down there but here ABF will take new drivers. I would go straight to the company for hiring info instead of the local there.

I agree with rockee. I approached the Terminal Manager of the company I had selected to work for. The company happened to be a Teamster company. I started on the dock, and got my CDL then went driving for them. Best thing I ever did.

latanea · **^ Top** #**106** 06.18.2008

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Originally Posted by rockee

I dont think its the union that puts a restriction on experience its probably the company.

- I suppose I thought this was obvious....

sorry for the confusion - but you WORK for the company / you BELONG to a the teamsters when you work for an outfit like this...

latanea · **^ Top** #**107** 06.21.2008

we are hiring in many locations (not all) for local work -

day cab home every night stuff.

pay is 50-75K a year - etc etc

other union companies are also getting ready to hire after this "change of ops " goes into effect in a few weeks.

if interested put your application in now.

lionman · **^ Top** #**108** 06.22.2008

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Originally Posted by latanea

we are hiring in many locations (not all) for local work -

day cab home every night stuff.

pay is 50-75K a year - etc etc

other union companies are also getting ready to hire after this "change of ops " goes into effect in a few weeks.

if interested put your application in now.

Where is this at ??? I live just west of Terre Haute IND !!!! ????

Badger · **^ Top** #**109** 06.23.2008

Thanks for shedding some light on this for me. I must have just heard that lady wrong. I will look for some of the Union company's down here.

Thanks

Badger

latanea · **^ Top** #**110** 07.29.2008

we have interviewed a lot of ALVAN drivers - and are road testing some mor guys today...

looks like Roadway in cincinnati will be hiring at least 8 for road work

orientation should start either later this week - or monday of next.

anyone interested - let me know - and I can get you in the right direction - not sure how many more will be hired - but I figured I would mention it.

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