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Discussion in 'LTL and Local Delivery Trucking Forum' started by TahoeTrucker, Aug 31, 2015.

  1. TahoeTrucker

    TahoeTrucker Light Load Member

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    OK so this is my situation, I've had my CDL for just over 3 years. I went OTR for a month and hated it and my neighbor enticed me to take a local ready mix job so I did. Well after having only class b experience no one would give me the time of day for a class a job. I finally got a job in the oil field here in Colorado and have 9 months of class a finally. As everyone knows oil is not doing great hours are slim, my 80k a year job is now 60k a year and things might take a real turn for the worse in the coming months if oil takes a nose dive.

    I'm looking at ltl as being my way out of the oil field and into something more long term. I do have a wife and young daughter so home time is fairly important. Linehaul is looking pretty good. I'm fine with long hours 12-14 is usually what is expected here in the oil field and I don't mind driving at nights, as I'm already on the night shift. I don't mind overnights as long as I get back home within a week like 5 days out 2 off type thing or an overnight at a hotel.

    I would love some input from anyone that is familiar with Colorado ltl carriers. I'm looking at Denver or Cheyenne and seriously considering old dominion. I currently have 11 months total class a experience.
     
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  3. Big Don

    Big Don "Old Fart"

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  4. TahoeTrucker

    TahoeTrucker Light Load Member

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    Hey thanks I will check them out!

     
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    Big Don "Old Fart"

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    There are several in the Denver area. Bullocks Express is another one that comes to mind, but I don't know anything about them anymore. Been out of it too many years.
     
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    MACK E-6 Moderator Staff Member

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    R+L has a terminal in Denver.
     
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  7. upnorthwpg

    upnorthwpg Road Train Member

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    Freight is down in ltl all over. Make sure you ask if your applying for a open position, or will you be on the flex board.
     
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    TahoeTrucker Light Load Member

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    Thank you that's some good info to know! I talked to the local ABF TM in Loveland and they are looking for a casual that could bounce between Cheyenne, Loveland and Denver. They only have 7 guys and a couple are eligible to retire sometime this year.

    I was thinking freight might pick up if oil drops down around $30 a bbl.

     
  9. upnorthwpg

    upnorthwpg Road Train Member

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    Just be aware that as a flex driver, your not guaranteed work. So if your finances can handle a couple of lite weeks here or there, go for it. Small barns are much better. More like a family,less drama.
     
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  10. TahoeTrucker

    TahoeTrucker Light Load Member

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    That's the feeling I got. Pretty laid back, the TM was really helpful. Once I hit that full 1 year of experience I'll be jumping on any opportunity I can. ABF or ODFL would be more than I could ask for.
     
  11. NewbiusErectus

    NewbiusErectus Medium Load Member

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    I think univar in Cheyenne is hiring, chemical distributor. Home daily. If it's like other locations, run tanks and van/LTL and mebbe some warehouse work. Very good hourly, OT after 8hrs. Not sure how much OT but base should be 50k + for 5 days, 8 hrs.
     
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