6 months exp OTR searching for another company

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  1. newnew

    newnew Bobtail Member

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    Hello, I’m looking for another OTR company that currently pays more than my current rate of .53¢/mile. I’m based out of Atlanta & don’t really mind if I stay within the region as long as I’m hitting minimum 2500 miles/week. Preferably a company with APUs, no driver facing cameras, and a pet policy.

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  3. bryan21384

    bryan21384 Road Train Member

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    If you make it 6 more months, you'll have an entire industry to choose from, and be able to get more money. 53 cpm is quite the generous rate of pay for 6 months experience. Why are you thinking of leaving if you don't mind me inquiring?
     
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  5. Opus

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    Millis Transfer has a yard in Cartersville.
    They're a pretty good outfit.

    Experienced Drivers | Millis Transfer

    • Driver Pay Scale - 1 year drivers start 49 CPM and Top Out at 62 CPM
    • Earn An Additional 7 CPM with our Weekly Performance Pay Program
    • Offering One of the Best Pay Scales in the Industry
    • Top-of-the-Line Equipment with ELDs in place, Sirius Satellite Radio, flat screen TV and Free DirecTV subscription
    • Speed Governors set at 70 mph if driver meets safety requirements
    • Dash Camera - you choose to use the driver facing camera
    • Orientation Pay
    • Millis Has Paid Per Diem for Over 20 Years. Our program helps you maximize your take-home pay.
    • Updated Benefits Package now through United Health Care and MetLife. Drivers enjoy small co-pays, extensive coverage and multiple options all at a very reasonable price.
    • 3 Weeks Vacation
    • Hometime You Can Count On
    • Detention Pay after 90 Minutes of On-Time Deliveries
    • Layover Pay Offered at $100+ Depending on Circumstances
    • 401 (k) with Company Match up to 30%
     
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  6. newnew

    newnew Bobtail Member

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    I guess I have no particular reason except little small things and no bonuses, layover pay, etc. Currently I’m working for USA Truck on the Pods account and freight is extremely slow because of the season. I’ve never been good at “sitting in one spot” for too long. I could move to the dry van side of things with the same company but don’t think my pay would stay the same and equipment is very average.
     
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  7. Eddiec

    Eddiec Road Train Member

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    Why don't you call USA recruiting and find out.
     
  8. newnew

    newnew Bobtail Member

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    I did and as I thought, me being out of Georgia and only having 6 months, going to dry van OTR would be a downgrade in pay. And if I were in the northern/Midwest states, the highest paid acct would be Family Dollar/Dollar Tree which is touch freight, i.e, a no go. Just want to see some suggestions and what my options could be.
     
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  9. Eddiec

    Eddiec Road Train Member

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    Like the others said, if you can hang on with USA, for 6 more months, that will give you your one year(obviously) and you will be golden! You will be able to find jobs paying in the mid .60 cpm and up. You should also consider with freight volumes slowing down, now may not be the time to leave the devil that you know. Nothing worse than starting with a new carrier during the slow season ( or a down economy) and not getting any miles.
     
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  10. Chinatown

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