Looking for greener pastures.

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Finalsomnia, Mar 5, 2016.

  1. Finalsomnia

    Finalsomnia Medium Load Member

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    Hey guys! I've been with Millis for a year and eight months. They've been good to me - getting me home when I ask, I average over $800 on weeks that I'm not on hometime, and it's been a good experience overall. However, I'm getting a little tired of just running East of the Mississippi, and I know I could be making some more money.

    The one incident I've got on my record (I'm sure) is that I ended up tearing a trailer door off getting around a concrete pillar while pulling forward in an indoor dock (Case Paper in Philadelphia, a place I've always considered a special kind of hell). I know that won't be too highly looked upon. This took place over a year ago.

    I am not looking for flatbed work or LTL. Definitely no teams. I don't have my Hazmat yet, but I could do that if it opens up my options. I'm also willing to hold off until the two-year mark to widen the field as well.

    I live 30 miles north of Atlanta. Anyone have suggestions?
     
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  3. Crossroads

    Crossroads Light Load Member

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    Do you know if that trailer door incident is on your MVR or DAC report?
     
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  4. STexan

    STexan Road Train Member

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    How often do want/need to get home?
     
  5. TROOPER to TRUCKER

    TROOPER to TRUCKER Anything Is Possible

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    geez I thought the bring home for them was more than that for them. My % from workers comp is just over $800 right now.
     
  6. scottlav46

    scottlav46 Road Train Member

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    Dude I HATED case paper
     
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  7. roadmap65

    roadmap65 Light Load Member

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  8. Chinatown

    Chinatown Road Train Member

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    Abilene Motor Express is dry van, driver no-touch freight, and runs lots of West Coast/Pacific Northwest. You're in the hiring area.
    Danny Herman Trucking - dry van & lots of West Coast runs and no Northeast.
    South East Carriers - dry van & lots of West Coast runs and no Northeast.
     
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  9. Finalsomnia

    Finalsomnia Medium Load Member

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    I usually stay out for four weeks, give or take a little. That's about where I'd like to keep it.
     
  10. Finalsomnia

    Finalsomnia Medium Load Member

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    I swear, Chinatown, you must be getting kickbacks from Abilene Motor Express here lately, as much as you suggest them. :p In all seriousness, thanks!
     
  11. Chinatown

    Chinatown Road Train Member

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    No kickbacks, but when I find out about a good company I let people know about it.
     
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