Best Tanker Co in SoCal?

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  1. plant

    plant Heavy Load Member

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    Cmac is probably better anyway. And cmac does a lot of costco, the easiest stations! Tons of room and helpful attendants.
     
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  3. Diesel Dave

    Diesel Dave Last Few of the OUTLAWS

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    So let get this right, have you been driving for Gardner for 1 1/2 years or have you driven for 1 1/2 years period ? What did you do a Gardner, flatbed, doubles, doorslammer ? Did they pay you percentage, hourly, or per mile ?
     
  4. JayRod

    JayRod Light Load Member

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    1.5 years TOTAL. WITH Gardner I did some Flatbed, was doing Double Flats for a bit (didn't get paid #### for the work you put in) and now I'm just Vans. I'm hourly right now.
     
  5. Diesel Dave

    Diesel Dave Last Few of the OUTLAWS

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    I know someone personally that gave his two week notice due to the same issues your going thru. And he has about the same time experience you have. Before his two weeks came up, they offered him and almost match where his new job was going to be. To say the least, he is happy. Talk to the recruiter JT or JP I think his name is. I would stick out at Gardner at least until you reach 2 yrs exp. If your a valuable driver to them, you will be surprised what they will do to keep you around. They just don't want all the drivers to know. Good luck
     
  6. JayRod

    JayRod Light Load Member

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    Haha bro, I've seen it myself. Drivers threatening to leave, and end up staying because Gardner caved in to them. I like this company because the work is there, and to be honest it's not all that bad. I just hate that there is no incentive to work toward. The one thing we did have (safety bonus 2x a month) is not gone. And raises?? Forget it. There's guys that have been here 5+ years and making what I make or less. You are right though, maybe I just tried jumping into the gas game too early. I will have a talk with JP though and see what we can work out. Thanks man.
     
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  7. Cali kid

    Cali kid Road Train Member

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    Don't worry about it you will find a spot
     
  8. TankerP

    TankerP Road Train Member

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    SoCal needs a lot of class A- x drivers right now.
     
  9. JayRod

    JayRod Light Load Member

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    Doesn't seem like it lol. Cox said "we're going with a different candidate" and Just recently PTL decided to kick me to the curb too. I interviewed with CMAC Tuesday and supposedly got the green light but needs insurance to approve. Should have an answer by Friday/Monday. Everyone else (Superior, KAG, MJ, etc) haven't even called.
     
  10. dclerici1

    dclerici1 Medium Load Member

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    If you want to work for them then YOU do the calling, and calling, and calling.......!
     
  11. JayRod

    JayRod Light Load Member

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    I did... And email after email after email. Well guys today it finally paid off. Cox called me today to schedule a second interview Tuesday at 1230. He said the reason they rejected me was because at the time I applied I literally just completed my first year of experience, plus I had a license suspension that was a little too recent for them. But says he talked to dept heads this time and they said I shouldn't have a problem this time around. Guess we'll see come Tuesday.
     
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