Midwest Specialized?

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  1. Battle Born

    Battle Born Heavy Load Member

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    I know I believe leftlanetruckin drives for them, but does anyone else? I can't find anything on here about them really. Just looking for some info on them, good stories, bad stories. The usual.
     
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    As far as I know Midwest Specialized is pretty well regarded. I know there was a lot of concern when it was revealed Anderson Trucking Service (ATS) bought them.
     
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    Did they really?
     
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    Yes, they did. But from my understanding from leftlane, who has been there since before they were bought, the only thing that has changed is they now get a fuel discount, tire discount, etc. Are you looking for info from a company driver perspective or owner operator? As far as I know, there are no company drivers for them on here, only two owner operators.
     
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    Well that's good I guess with the discounts and such. I was looking more company for now. I suppose it's kind of hard if none of them are on here haha. Thanks Oscar.
     
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    I think I should look owner op as well, looked on their site a little and such. May as well give it a thought.
     
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    No news is good news as they say....
    If you need to know anything, hit me up via PM.
    I have been here over 9yrs now, and still do OK in my book. VERY easy people to get along with.
    I dont know about company side really, so cant comment on that part with any accuracy.

    Martin
     
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    I just got back stateside. Been busy as hell trying to get out of Texas. I'll finally have my phone back tomorrow, so I'll be starting the calls up.
     
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    Leftlane I think I passed you headed west into Minnesota around 530? Well, I was headed east, you were headed west. I went back to tmc for now on a "home every weekend" gig so I can get my feet back under me. Still thinking of what to do.