Update on Trimac.

Discussion in 'Tanker, Bulk and Dump Trucking Forum' started by ethos, Jun 14, 2016.

  1. ethos

    ethos Road Train Member

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    So, it's been over two years since I made the switch from Schneider Bulk. Overall, it's been a good time. I finally got into a good truck and things are just rolling along. Trimac is going through some big changes but nothing that effects us drivers.

    I tell you, the absolute biggest difference between Schneider and Trimac are the lengths of haul. I cannot remember the last time I had one under a 1,000 miles. Last week I had an out in back, total of 3800 miles. This week, I'm on a 2400 miler. We run a lot of West coast and the miles are big out here. Easy deliveries too, haven't touched a hose in 2 months and can't even remember the last time I touched my pump. All in all, at this moment I have no complaints. The key is getting a good truck, once you get that all the worries and stress fall away.

    So, I'm still recommending Trimac if you want to run. Don't know much about the local guys or the regular branch drivers but for those who love OTR, it's hard to beat the Elite Team. No one bothers me, I have a great dispatcher, life is pretty good for this trucker.
     
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  3. Chinatown

    Chinatown Road Train Member

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    @Rjtag95 - Here's information about the company I told you about. Something to plan for the future.
     
  4. Cat sdp

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    You might want to touch that pump.. Just a little :)

    Before it freezes in place.....
     
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  5. ethos

    ethos Road Train Member

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    Yeah brother, but I think it's a bit late for that by now. Hey, that will get me out of at least one pump off, lol!
     
  6. Thull

    Thull Medium Load Member

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    Are most of Trimacs loads customer unload or are there some that the driver have to offload as well?
     
  7. ethos

    ethos Road Train Member

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    Oh sure, I still get the occasional offload.
     
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  8. Thermos Bottle

    Thermos Bottle Light Load Member

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    Out west and long haul sounds sweet. What new trucks are they buying?
     
  9. ethos

    ethos Road Train Member

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    Lol, maybe some of those little model ones.
     
  10. Leviathan Tube

    Leviathan Tube Medium Load Member

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    About to wrap up first year at Schneider and continue to follow your threads with interest. Just finished my first west coast run and enjoyed it (except SoCal traffic jams and bad roads). Saw lots of Trimac out there.
     
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  11. Birdman803

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    Really wish they were hiring in my area.
     
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