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Menards Inc.- The Good and The Bad

Discussion in 'Discuss Your Favorite Trucking Company Here' started by HomeTownHauler, Mar 16, 2014.

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  1. Mar 21, 2014 #21
    HomeTownHauler

    HomeTownHauler Light Load Member

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    Started at 1:45 am today. Did a D&h in Cottage Grove, Mn. Then a live unload at Apple Valley with 2 p/u in the cities. First one was super tight. I had to have them move 3 cars just so I could get a good angle at the dock and even then it was a pain. 402 miles and $40 in stop. Ended my day at 1:15 pm
     
    HomeTownHauler, Mar 21, 2014
    HomeTownHauler, Mar 21, 2014
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  3. Mar 21, 2014 #22
    12 ga

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    If you calculate the load pay and divide it by the number of hours you were working what would the hourly rate come out to be? That will tell you if your job is worth working. Just curious.
     
    12 ga, Mar 21, 2014
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  4. Mar 22, 2014 #23
    flatbedder

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    Sounds like at .26 cpm, they are taking it to their company guys too. Just saying there is better stuff out there and will continue to stand by my belief that menards is a joke
     
    flatbedder, Mar 22, 2014
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  5. Mar 22, 2014 #24
    The Challenger

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    HTH,

    I read this thread and found it interesting. However, I'm curious as to why you took a job paying that low of CPM??? As one poster said, there are better paying jobs out there. If it was me, id hire on with J&R Shugel or HO Wolding. Both companies are great. From what it appears, your happy and that's the way to be.
     
    The Challenger, Mar 22, 2014
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  7. Mar 22, 2014 #25
    old time

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    John Menard didn't get to be the wealthiest man in Wisconsin by treating his employees fairly. This dude makes Scrooge look like a spendthrift. Remember reading an article some years back that the 2nd highest paid guy in his company, like the CFO or something made $60K. Menard, meanwhile is a billionaire. He's also been sued a lot for tax evasion and other nefarious dealings.

    Hometown- if your happy that's all that matters. Get some experience and age on you and you'll find better oppoertunities
     
    old time, Mar 22, 2014
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  8. Mar 22, 2014 #26
    HomeTownHauler

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    But here i get to be home every night. That's the difference.
     
    HomeTownHauler, Mar 22, 2014
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  9. Mar 22, 2014 #27
    HomeTownHauler

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    That's exactly what I'm waiting for... Time and experience.
     
    HomeTownHauler, Mar 22, 2014
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  10. Mar 25, 2014 #28
    HomeTownHauler

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    Started at 1:30 a.m. Did a D&H in Hermantown, MN. Then did a Stillwater, MN Flatbed. 479 miles and 3 stops. I was outta there by 1 p.m.

    As a side note they are doing a trial period of putting cameras in the truck.... Yippee! :biggrin_25510:
     
    HomeTownHauler, Mar 25, 2014
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  11. Mar 25, 2014 #29
    Lonesome

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    ya gotta support that NASCAR son somehow............
     
    Lonesome, Mar 25, 2014
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  12. Mar 30, 2014 #30
    HomeTownHauler

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    I couldn't start till 3:15 a.m. because we have some new guys learning the ropes. I did a D&H in Baxter, MN and a D&H in Rice Lake, WI. 553 miles and $10 in stop pay. Truck was parked by 2:45 p.m.

    Sounds like I will finally get my wish and will be moving to 2nd shift (after 8 months of saying I wanted to switch) some time this next month. Most people seek those day jobs but you have to put up with a lot less B.S. on 2nds. I will have to do more flatbeds. But the upside is I get an extra .5/mile, almost no vendor pick-ups, and I will more than likely never touch a rail can again.
     
    HomeTownHauler, Mar 30, 2014
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