What all drivers want

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by GreyHound, Aug 9, 2013.

  1. GreyHound

    GreyHound Medium Load Member

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    A good job. I have been a driver for over 30 years. The last 18 years has been in LTL. I live in West Michigan. I have no tickets or accidents in years

    Any idea of a good company that I can make 1100.00+ per week and has real good insurance?
     
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  3. Ghost Ryder

    Ghost Ryder Road Train Member

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    To start out with? None. You'll start off at the bottom of the barrel no matter where you go. Longevity means nothing to your next employer, besides telling them you aren't a job hopper.
     
  4. rockee

    rockee Road Train Member

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    How do you automatically know some of this stuff? Yes he might start at the bottom of the barrel on his next job but that does not mean he can not make what he is aiming for or have good insurance.
     
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    lv gn Heavy Load Member

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    Chemical tanker
     
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  6. rbrtwbstr

    rbrtwbstr Road Train Member

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    I'm having trouble figuring out why someone with 30 years experience would be looking for work? Midlife crisis? But finding a company job making 1100 per week and having great health insurance is going to be a little tough. But very doable good luck
     
  7. texan168

    texan168 Light Load Member

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    Don't know about Michigan, but oil field jobs such as frac trucks are paying extremely well, there are a lot of dedicated runs from medium size companies that pay what you are looking for and get you home on weekends and some every night and weekends. I can not answer for your neck of the woods but if you send me an email I can send the the name of a couple. texan168@msn.com
     
  8. GreyHound

    GreyHound Medium Load Member

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    I work LTL right now and have been with the same company for 10 years. Simply put I need more money and BETTER insurance.
     
  9. GreyHound

    GreyHound Medium Load Member

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    The only place I know that is hiring is Quality Carriers but I dont know any thing about them.
     
  10. KE5WDP

    KE5WDP Road Train Member

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    LTL....1100.....Dude, I hate to say it. But you are probably topped out. After 32 years, you know better than us, we don't get raises. I hope you find what you want....
     
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  11. GreyHound

    GreyHound Medium Load Member

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    I m topped out and have got 1 raise in the last 5 years.
     
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