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big daddie · **^ Top** #1 03.21.2008

Can anyone out there tell me of the large dry bulk carriers---I am looking into Bulkmatic and TWT as for now. They seem to get home with good pay---thanks for info

islandboy_671 · **^ Top** #2 03.21.2008

cant tell you about bulkmatic but I worked for carry transit a division of superior. I just ran local out of the SF bay area. My thoughts on thiskind of work: BORING. But then again, im not the type to stand around while unloading. Good luck to you.

Scarecrow03 · **^ Top** #3 03.21.2008

There's a moderator on this forum who works for Bulkamatic and makes a great living. I'll let him chime in more about them.

As to the job itself, I worked for a company that was a dedicated carrier for GE Plastics (now Sabic Plastics). I delivered plastic pellets to various injection molding manufacturers. I liked the job and would still be there had my step dad not got the idea to buy the truck I'm driving now.

Another company worth mentioning is A&R Transport. They have a terminal in Charlotte, NC.

big daddie · **^ Top** #4 03.21.2008

I got bad vibes on their hometime--but yes I am not gonna rule A R out. I see them everywhere down here in NC ---but they got some BIG ole trucks---especially since I have been in a volvo daycab----its been awhile since I have been in a longnose truck

MickeyFIN · **^ Top** #5 03.21.2008

Bulkers are good if you do only plastics.
But as driving chaulk, anarthosite mold sand etc extremely fine stuff you´ll hate it...somebody´s gotta wash the tanks too plus while loading unloading it will be static bystanding..ain´t gonna do much good for your back.
Just yesterday I talked to a former O/O that was a bulker,,, now he´s happy with his reefer and gets better pay...at least over here.
And I´m a former bulker too...and intend to keep it that way.
Hope this tells you something.

Scarecrow03 · **^ Top** #6 03.21.2008

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Originally Posted by big daddie

I got bad vibes on their hometime--but yes I am not gonna rule A R out. I see them everywhere down here in NC ---but they got some BIG ole trucks---especially since I have been in a volvo daycab----its been awhile since I have been in a longnose truck

I talked to an A&R driver not too long ago. He lived in Columbus, OH and was home every day. His run was back and forth between Columbus and Evansville, IN.

Chestnut67 · **^ Top** #7 03.21.2008

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Originally Posted by big daddie

I got bad vibes on their hometime--but yes I am not gonna rule A R out. I see them everywhere down here in NC ---but they got some BIG ole trucks---especially since I have been in a volvo daycab----its been awhile since I have been in a longnose truck

I Been at A&R since the first of the year and it's been something of an adjustment as far as learning it. I can say the company is first rate in most every aspect of how they treat the drivers. I work out of Louisville KY and hometime is not an issue at all! I'm home every weekend usually 2 or 3 nights through the week. I'm still pretty new at the pneumatic game but I can bring home 750+ a week and the majority of the drivers are over $1000.
The man that owns the company(and still makes day to day decisions) started as a driver as well as almost all of the terminal managers. I've worked at some of the biggest fleets(Schneider,Werner) small 25 truck fleets,and was a union carhauler for 9 years and this is the first place I can see myself retireing from. It's not all gravy but by far this is one of the best companies I've been involved with.

big daddie · **^ Top** #8 03.21.2008

Sounds good---I just shot em a email about home time...my biggest concern along with pay.I have done real well in the LTL business but want a change and have the same income potential along with the hometime. What is their insurance running a week and how is the vacation paid---on a 52 week average or straight time? I hear you guys can make the money over there--I wish I had enough posts to shoot ya a PM but I gotta get 50 first.

Chestnut67 · **^ Top** #9 03.22.2008

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Originally Posted by big daddie

Sounds good---I just shot em a email about home time...my biggest concern along with pay.I have done real well in the LTL business but want a change and have the same income potential along with the hometime. What is their insurance running a week and how is the vacation paid---on a 52 week average or straight time? I hear you guys can make the money over there--I wish I had enough posts to shoot ya a PM but I gotta get 50 first.

Big Daddie- I dont remember how the vacation is setup without looking through the handbook. As far as the insurance is concerned its not the cheapest but seems to be pretty good. I have all the bells and whistles (short and longterm disability,top level med,dental eye,and life on my wife and I) and it runs abpout $105 a week. I know that's a bit on the high side but with my wifes medical situation(she has 2 scripts that are $1300 a month w/o ins) the insurance more than pays for itself. The 401k is average, I beleive they match 40% up to $1000 a year - not the best but not the worst either.

Good luck and let me know if I help anymore. By the way I used to work for a company owned bt the same family that owns TWT, a small propane and bulk oil company in eastern NC. I have nothing bad to say about them exept that the pay was on the low side but I have no idea how well Tidewater pays.

Firebird · **^ Top** #10 03.22.2008

I drove for TWT hauling both chemicals and bulk tanks. I now drive for A&R transport.

TWT is a good company. I enjoyed my time there, but the pay just isn't up to what it should be. That is the bottom line. If TWT could have matched what A&R pays me I would have stayed without a doubt.

I drove for TWT for 1 year and they hired me straight out of CDL school, then I went to A&R last September.

A&R expects a 14 day dispatch, but they are good at getting you home if you want to come home, but you HAVE TO TELL THEM!! If you don't say anything they will just keep you out.

I drive out of the Charlotte terminal(Kinsport TN terminal when I was with TWT).

If there is anything I can help you out with just let me know.

Dave

Hey Chestnut67. I was just up at Jeffersonville last week. Had to get a little work done on the truck and then loaded out of the railyard(the one at Exit 1 off 65).

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