Starting New Job Monday

Hi all,

finally, after 4 months at home, I'm getting rolling again. I'm doing something a little different than I'm used to though.. I am starting Monday for a trailer and truck bed manufacturer (R/S Godwin). The make end dump trailers, garbage beds, lift gates, etc. It's sort of an OTR thing. I'll be delivering trailers and custom built dump trucks and garbage trucks to customers. Pretty good perks too. company credit card, cell phone, uniforms, & hotels paid. There's a meal allowance as well, but I don't know how much. And of course medical coverage FINALLY!!!!

Anyone out there ever worked directly for a manufacturer rather than a trucking company??
How is the atmosphere as compared to a traditional trucking company?

 

Yeah Really...

Here's what I was told in the final interview today. I would, on long trips, either pull a company vehicle behind me or have a chase car with me. If not, I'll be flying or hitting Amtrak. on short trips, I'd be pulling a company vehicle.

I'm looking forward to it though. seeing the country a little while being home every few days. Beats the heck out of hauling coal for a living.

I had never gotten to see how trailers are made until today. I got the grand tour of the factory.. Let me tell you, I was amazed. I was like a kid with a new toy watching all those trailers being put together.

But, Seriously guys, I'm not trying to brag. I'm just tickled to death that there are jobs like this out there. I was to the point of having to either starve while waiting for the coal biz to pick up, or go OTR with JB, Swift, or words to that effect.

 

Yeah, I think it's nice to see there are still jobs like this in America. I thought they all went bye-bye years ago. The only other thing I can possibly add, is that they will pay for your schooling if you wanted to become a welder or machinist or something like that. Unfortunately, those jobs are like hens teeth there as most keep them until retirement.
I think what makes me the happiest out of all the frills, bells and whistles, is the fact that it's not for a CDL mill, or some behemoth of a trucking company. That alone makes it worthwhile to me. That, and the fact I no longer have to be the babysitter.

 

tell Me about it.... I asked the interviewer yesterday about hotels.. I figured I'd get roach motels as lodging. I was told that it is up to the driver where he/she wants to stay, but don't go to the Hilton, if there's a Holiday Inn next door.. So much for the 5 star hotel and lobster every night.

I guess it's time for me to get back to work though. I was really enjoying the unemployment check, and the time with the kids, but the wife is ready to send me packin', so away I will go.