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Does TMC live up to the hype?

Discussion in 'TMC' started by ArmyMP, Mar 18, 2015.

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  1. Mar 18, 2015 #1
    ArmyMP

    ArmyMP Light Load Member

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    I am about ready to pull the trigger and pick a company. TMC keeps coming to the top of my list.

    They advertise;
    average rookie makes $52K their first year.
    home most weekends.


    Is this true or more recruiter lies? I've done my research I am aware of their higher pay .40 CPM (compared to .32 from some other companies) or %, promised home time weekly, clean trucks etc.

    Thanks.
     
    ArmyMP, Mar 18, 2015
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  3. Mar 18, 2015 #2
    CruisingAlong

    CruisingAlong Medium Load Member

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    The drivers ive met who are with tmc seem satisfied.
     
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  4. Mar 18, 2015 #3
    CruisingAlong

    CruisingAlong Medium Load Member

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    Btw .40 sounds a bit low for a flatbed company... I think melton is .44 and mcelroy is .46 to start.

    I'm pretty sure many of tmc drivers go with % of the load which can be higher than cpm
     
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  5. Mar 18, 2015 #4
    ArmyMP

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    I've heard from more then once source that % will pay you more. Thanks for the response
     
    ArmyMP, Mar 18, 2015
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  7. Mar 18, 2015 #5
    jbourque

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    ask them what there driver turnover rate is. b safe out there
     
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  8. Mar 19, 2015 #6
    ArmyMP

    ArmyMP Light Load Member

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    I had the opportunity to ask their recruiter in person a few weeks ago in school. He went on for 5 minutes, guess he was surprised by the question. He went on and on about "life" and why people leave different jobs. Anyway he quoted 95%+ for most companies out there while TMC was sitting at 59%. (after he pulled out a piece of paper to look at it)
     
    ArmyMP, Mar 19, 2015
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  9. Mar 19, 2015 #7
    jbourque

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    i am not saying he lied to you but the information i have states its about twice the number that he told you. i have stock in heartland express and there shareholders report states there driver turn over is about 109 % and they were happy with that,and they based there numbers against several other iowa based carriers. i am not saying go for heartland just stating there numbers,no way i would recommend heartland to anyone. lots of luck in your choice
     
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  10. Mar 19, 2015 #8
    Dna Mach

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    Obviously not, they spend a lot of money on advertising and "recruiters." There's no driver shortage, just a shortage of drivers willing to work for so little compensation.
     
    Dna Mach, Mar 19, 2015
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  11. Mar 19, 2015 #9
    ArmyMP

    ArmyMP Light Load Member

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    Well I used to be an Army Recruiter, I am well versed in the art of "recruiting". He had a nice package and presentation overall. Nothing he said was different then what I already read on this board from TMC drivers. TMC was already near the top of my list so I was not swayed by his sales pitch. Some of the other students were.
     
    ArmyMP, Mar 19, 2015
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  12. Mar 19, 2015 #10
    jbourque

    jbourque Heavy Load Member

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    i was swayed by the sales pitch the army gave me about jump school nobody will force you to jump, yeah right. 25 inf. 1966 and 1967. being drafted did not have a any choice for my mos. if you need any help feel free to msg. me anytime. jon
     
    jbourque, Mar 19, 2015
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