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Discussion in 'Discuss Your Favorite Trucking Company Here' started by MachoCyclone, Oct 29, 2012.

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  1. Oct 29, 2012 #1
    MachoCyclone

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    Starting this thread as a place where FFE drivers can keep post about their adventures, keep in touch with other drivers, etc, etc. That way the FFE Academy thread can continue to be about the academy/help for new drivers.
     
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  3. Oct 29, 2012 #2
    vell23

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    so how has your overall time been with them? do you get good miles? and how is the pay i know they start .29 a mile but how do your weekly checks look? and would you recommend them for a newbie,thanks ...
     
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  4. Oct 30, 2012 #3
    MachoCyclone

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    My overall time so far with them has been positive. Depending on how hard I run; I have been getting between 2000 and 2800 miles a week. My paychecks covers my bills and able to save a little. The key is not use the cash advances you are able to get. I would recommend them for someone new. With changes to Texas state law, if you are not a resident of Texas, then you have to get your CDL from your home state first, then go the FFE course.
     
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  5. Oct 30, 2012 #4
    vell23

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    thanks,and yea i live in dallas ffe is not far from me
     
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  7. Oct 30, 2012 #5
    MachoCyclone

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    Also, show your DM (Driver Manager) that you are willing to run your butt off. I never let myself sit for too long. If I get somewhere really early, I ask for an interchange or to drop the trailer at a FFE yard that way I can keep moving. I also got a good DM, which I am thankful for.
     
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  8. Oct 30, 2012 #6
    Icyhot1966

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    I've been looking at FFE as well as others. Trying to figure out if they hire out of Georgia.
     
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  9. Oct 30, 2012 #7
    Wingnut1

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    Yes they hire out of Georgia. They have an LTL terminal in Lithonia, on the east side of Atlanta.
     
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  10. Oct 30, 2012 #8
    Marksteven

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    Outdated, but i did drive for them out of Lancaster in 1977-1981 when i lived in Arlington TX. I know plenty has changed however they were my first driving job and they were Decent back then.
     
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  11. Nov 6, 2012 #9
    buckeye bandt

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    i have been driving for the since june and i am overall happy with them so far --- any trucking company you go too there is going to be the same bull that is inherit to the biz i get anywhere between 2800 and 3600 miles a week so i am averaging around 850 a week -- i had a week where they messed up a little only had 1850 miles but they admitted they messed me up and i got a $200 layover so my check was still over 700 -- they just switched dm s on me so not sure if thats going to be better or not --- but i run pretty hard and take care of things on my own as much as i can -- going to either lease or buy a truck in febuary or march -- want to get through christmas and january because its a little slower then --
     
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  12. Nov 9, 2012 #10
    buckeye bandt

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    waiting in ft morgan ------- just a wonderfull place lol -- headed to detroit for midnight sunday ------------ week seemed kind of slow but still managed 2865 miles  and at least one $75 layover -- might get another here but would rather get out of here so i dont have to drive hard to detroit -- been waiting last 3 times at meat plants--- cargill take me away lol--- picked up a camp stove a couple days ago cooking some to save money and kill time -- cleaning the pans sucks with no sink but working on it -- going to try that buffet today i think -- my window started at 5 am and goes till 5am tommrow so probley be here all day 
     
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