Eyes inside Indian River

Discussion in 'Motor Carrier Questions - The Inside Scoop' started by Diaper Rash, Nov 17, 2015.

  1. Diaper Rash

    Diaper Rash Bobtail Member

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    After 27 years as a company driver I purchased a truck. Unfortunately I couldn't keep it running due to the piss poor aft-treatment design. I'm currently involved in lawsuit trying to recoup my losses. Things aren't that good at home either so I have moved on now hauling food grade as company driver. I have been working for Johnsrud based in Des Moines, running up and down I-35. A #### good company btw, however their trucks are something to be desired. I'm currently in the application process with Indian River. Their trucks are specked out pretty nice. As with any box of candy, you never know what your gonna get until you open the box. What I do know is they are not in business to loose money, so contrary to what I've been reading, maybe I can stay busy over there. If anyone else is interested in Indian River but not sure if you want to make the move right now, follow me and I will try to keep y'all posted. I wont sugar coat anything, and I wont be negative either. I will tell it as it truly is, as I see it.
     
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  3. PackRatTDI

    PackRatTDI Licensed to Ill

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    What kind of truck was it? International?
     
  4. Diaper Rash

    Diaper Rash Bobtail Member

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    Yes 2012 Prostar, Maxx Force
     
  5. PackRatTDI

    PackRatTDI Licensed to Ill

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    Yeah their design was pennywise and pound foolish.
     
  6. mountaingote

    mountaingote Road Train Member

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    Lots of drivers look down their nose at IR, but evidently lots of people work for them judging by the number of trucks on the road. Seems the negativity doesn't quite add up. Keep us posted on your adventure, sir
     
  7. Fajo

    Fajo The Dark Knight

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    You will be Bankrupt in a year. Not because of your actions but because that motor will take everything you own to keep it on the road.

    If this is the truck IRiver is supplying that is.
     
  8. Diaper Rash

    Diaper Rash Bobtail Member

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    Read my post again Fajo
     
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  9. truckinghereandthere

    truckinghereandthere Bobtail Member

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    I worked for IR years ago when they are still running paper. And a lot of it, if I know what I mean. There trucks had refrigerators and ran 70.looks like the still do
     
  10. skinnytrucker

    skinnytrucker Heavy Load Member

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    I'm confused. You say Jonhnsred is a good company so why are you leaving them??
     
  11. poppapump1332

    poppapump1332 Road Train Member

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    27 years experience and you got a prostar with a maxxforce?
     
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