Hello,
I have 2 companies that I am looking to start with and both seem to be fantastic. I really can't make up my mind and I am hoping to get some advice from you guys as to which would be the right move. Both are refer companies. Both seem to have a very good reputation and can't really find anything negative about the two.
Both are ready to fly me out to orientation, but I am having a hard time deciding. Company B offers a nicer truck and smaller company feel, but Company A has a bit more perks. I have only driven Freightliners before so can't really compare the trucks, but I want what is best and most comfortable so I can run as hard as possible everyday. Also going through a mentor/trainer phase again with company A is not the most appealing. The sign-on bonus would be very nice to have, but I have also heard there is a massive difference between driving a Freightliner versus Peterbilt.
Am I being a spoiled brat for leaning towards the company with the new truck? After my last experience with my company, safety and equipment are very high on my list of priorities.
Company A
Newer Freightliner Trucks / Peterbilts offered over time with company.
Inverter and Opti-Idle
Fridge/Freezer
50 Hour Trainer/Mentor Assessment Needed
$3,000 sign on bonus paid during 9 months of employment
6 paid Holidays / year ($100 per Holiday)
Direct TV Available (Driver Pays Subscription)
Rider/Pet Policy
500 Truck Company
.34 CPM Flat rate
Average Miles 2600
Hometime every 2-3 weeks
Detention paid after 2 hours every customer
Trucks Governed @ 65 MPH w/ 30 minute 68 MPH every 24 hour
Company B
Brand new 2015 Peterbilt 579 13 Speed Trans. / Volvo Ishift Trucks
Inverter and Opti-Idle
Fridge/Freezer
No Mentor/Trainer needed If Skills Test Passed
.30 CPM + .5 CPM Bonus per mile if you hit their requirements (MPG,Idle %, Safety, 10k miles per month)
100 Truck Company
Rider/Pet Policy
Trailers are no older than 2-3 years old
Hometime every 2-3 weeks
Average Miles 2800
Detention Pay after 2 hours except at Walmart customers
Trucks Governed @ 65 MPH
No Pre-Pass
No Paid Holiday's
Thanks for your time and feedback!
I Can't Make A Decision. Please Help!
Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Kry0n, Aug 26, 2015.
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Company A
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Depends...
Find out what lanes they run. -
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Company B Runs 11 Western Mainly, but does have some Midwest runs. -
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where do they run and where are you? I notice one does not have pre-pass, that may also mean they don't have ez-pass and you'll be spending lots of cash draws on tolls, waiting on reimbursement (if you're in the northeast or midwest)
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Company A Runs 48 State
Company B Runs 11 Western Mainly, but does have some Midwest runs. Not alot.
Company B said they route around the Tolls -
Company B you'd probably be able to get home easier and a brand new Peterbilt sure is nice for someone going to be spending long periods of time in a truck.
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Company A
you will not hit your 10,000 mile mark....
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