Another team question

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Trucker_Matt, Jul 18, 2012.

  1. Trucker_Matt

    Trucker_Matt Light Load Member

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    Hey all, im sorry if my threads are becoming redundant, and im sure this has been asked a bazillion trillion times, but im thirsty for knowledge and this is probably the best source for information regarding the trucking industry that i know of so bare with me :biggrin_2556:

    I am looking for everyones opinion on some good well paying companies, for running teams, that also hire fresh outta school. US express looks promising, but theres gotta be some other options incase i dont get a prehire from them. Also, my buddy isnt a high school graduate and doesnt have his g.e.d. and im also not quite 23 yet so all those are a factor. As of now, we are looking into USX and con-way. Any other suggestions? Keep the above criteria in mind, thank you.
     
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  3. redimpss5

    redimpss5 Light Load Member

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    Don't worry about being a HS grad, that's the last they will ask.

    As far as team driving goes..it sucks!! But being fresh from school, you need to do it, and it is like going to vegas. You may win and get a instructor that is good and worth spending 6 weeks with, but expect to lose, because you may not. If that is a factor, don't look to the big places that offer the world, you know, the most miles in a 'Brand' new truck. Stay away from them guys, you may have more skills then the clown they place you with.

    Look into smaller guys with fewer trucks, they will treat you better, and you may want to stay there longer then some of the bozos that came to your truck school selling bull crud! I don't want to mention the bad guys, because there are many and so many get screwed because of stars in their eyes about those new trucks, but a red truck from Utah will promise you the most miles of any fleet, but never tell you about the sitting time you will have for 6 days. Remember, being paid by the mile is great if you drive the red truck 2200 miles, but after they let you sit for 6 days and getting paid by the mile, you just made, $42.80 for the week...good luck!

    Ok, so you choose a carrier that is white with blue and they say you will make $450 a week..WOW Have you priced water at the petro? (i got it for 2 for 3 bucks the other night) But i went to crappy Subway to get a "5" dollar foot long and it cost $8.75 They don'y pay far these perks! Add them up! $450 a week....hahahaha, good luck getting drivers! Look around before eating the bait.
     
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  4. Trucker_Matt

    Trucker_Matt Light Load Member

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    haha did you just throw usx and swift under the bus? :biggrin_25520:
     
  5. NoCoCraig

    NoCoCraig Road Train Member

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    Remember the $450 a week is only during training. My wife and I team for USX and we net (after taxes and insurance) over $1,000 a week each. We are not rich but we are doing fine.
     
  6. vinsanity

    vinsanity Road Train Member

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    USX isn't in Utah.

    His whole post made no sense considering the OP has a buddy he is teaming with.
     
  7. NoCoCraig

    NoCoCraig Road Train Member

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    And if he thinks he will have problems getting team miles from USX he is crazy. You will run.
     
  8. Jorihe84

    Jorihe84 Road Train Member

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    USX used to have a terminal in SLC. Does that count?
     
  9. NoCoCraig

    NoCoCraig Road Train Member

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    I suspect he is talking about Central Refrigerated
     
  10. vinsanity

    vinsanity Road Train Member

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    Or CR England.

    And you are right about the miles. Any team who can't get miles at USX is doing something horribly wrong.
     
  11. Trucker_Matt

    Trucker_Matt Light Load Member

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    yeah idk. Me and my buddy have decided to sign on with Con-way truckload. Heading out to joplin missouri on july 30th
     
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