Stay away from SPD companies!!!

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  1. Truckerwife2011

    Truckerwife2011 Bobtail Member

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    Every word they promise you at orientation is a complete lie. You have to BEG for home time, forcing you to stay out on the road.
    Brokering most loads, cancelling loads in the middle of driving to customer & extremely unorganized.
    Save your time and energy by NOT applying to these guys!!!
     
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    The Block Robert Light Load Member

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    Smokey Point Distributing ?
    Team or Solo ? Who is dispatcher ? This sounds unusual. I'm home whenever I ask lots of miles and great support. Even if you get stuck there is a $1000 per week guarantee per driver. It has been my experience that if you work you get treated very well.
     
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    passingthru69 Road Train Member

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    There might be more to her story
    Again the wife complaining
    There were several on this board that are or was there, and last I knew they were happy. The one who left is sitting in a big chair now running trks for another company
     
  4. The Block Robert

    The Block Robert Light Load Member

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    The sad truth is that as the company expands the quality of new drivers isn't always up to par. New hires wanting a dedicated route on day one. Not wanting to tarp etc. overall a solid company to work for. To put it in perspective I left a local job for this and couldn't be happier.
     
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    I have friends who team there. Minor issue here and there but nothing major. I think they have been there about 4 years and have no plans of leaving. They are most certainly making good money.
     
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    Let me add that in that 4 years they have not made it home on time twice.
     
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    I have been here a little Over a year and a half and I could t be happier. I average 12-13000 miles a month and I'm home almost every weekend. I'm on a normal run to Canada every week but I also never turn down when they need me to do something else. Just gotta be flexible.
     
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    I had an awesome time there . Enjoyed running ,diverse freight . To me a great company, just don't get involved in a relationship with a coworker
     
  9. TB John

    TB John Company Shill of BYOB & CBD

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    Tell us more about the relationship with the co-worker:biggrin_25525:
     
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    Lonesome Mr. Sarcasm

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    Yeah, don't leave us hanging!
     
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