Does this seem legit?

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by Naptown, Apr 2, 2013.

  1. Naptown

    Naptown Road Train Member

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    I found the following add on Craigslist a little while ago (yeah, I know, it's Craigslist). I'm not O/O so I'm unfamiliar with the typical rates an O/O can expect, but 90% of gross sounds a little lopsided. The limited information and poor spelling raise a red flag and make the whole thing seem a little sketchy.

    Here's the text of the add, and a direct link:

    [h=2]Owner Operators Wanted- 90% gross of load (Lower 48 States)[/h]Hiring owner operattors with treilers no age restrictions on trucks or treilers.
    Dry vans or reefers
    90% gross you keep
    Fuel cards
    Tons of miles
    No BS from big companies
    Cargo + Liability insurance
    Dispatchers taking top rates
    No forced dispatch
    MAKE THE MONEY YOU DESERVE!
    Call today 708-680-0659 ex 3 Ask for Angela
    Start ASAP
    • Location: Lower 48 States
    • Compensation: 90% gross
    • Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster.
    • Please, no phone calls about this job!
    • Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or commercial interests.
    http://indianapolis.craigslist.org/trp/3718654490.html
     
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  3. pawpaw1

    pawpaw1 Medium Load Member

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    scam . Not worth replying to.
     
  4. BAYOU

    BAYOU Road Train Member

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    They can't even spell.......it's called a trailer!!!
     
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  5. leftlanetruckin

    leftlanetruckin Road Train Member

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    Hmmm, Cicero,Il huh?
    Speak Russian?

    Martin
     
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  6. 379exhd

    379exhd Road Train Member

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    old time and bullhaulerswife Thank this.
  7. Cummins_444

    Cummins_444 Medium Load Member

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    I've seen some of their Volvo's running around. Or should I say what's left of them.
     
  8. Guntoter

    Guntoter Road Train Member

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    Go ahead and run under their authority. You would NEVER get through a scale without being hassled. How long would it take to get 3000 miles if you have to spend two hours a day being inspected?
    90% of gross? Wow 90% of $1.20 per mile? No thanks, you would be better off at 70% of $3 per mile and sitting 3 days a week.
     
  9. FAP

    FAP Light Load Member

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    hmmmm

    I drive for a company like that. More than happy :))) Yeah, they sometimes cant spell properly, but at the end of the week my average on a dry van is $2,10 with 3000 miles every week. My dispatcher cant tell name of his account properly, but still it doesnt stop him to pre plan 3-4 loads all the time :D Some of those companies can be a gold mine, but I will agree most of them are BAD!
     
  10. TripleSix

    TripleSix God of Roads

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    I wonder why they gave out Angela's phone number if you are not supposed to call about the job. Guess Angela just like to chat.
     
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