Which LTL?

Discussion in 'LTL and Local Delivery Trucking Forum' started by trantrain, Jul 18, 2018.

  1. trantrain

    trantrain Bobtail Member

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    So I've got a little over a year experience, half OTR (quit @ 6 months because of staying out for basically no money) and half local. I wanted to do LTL when I quit OTR but they all required 1 year exp. I now have 13 months and all my endorsements. I live in ATL and pretty much every LTL besides UPS is hiring for Road drivers (linehaul which is what I'm interested in). I've narrowed it down to FXF, OD, and Estes... not sure which one is better for my area. Anyone have any thoughts or experience working with any of these carriers in ATL?
     
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    MACK E-6 Moderator Staff Member

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    I’d say OD would be the best of the three.
     
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    BUMBACLADWAR Road Train Member

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    Yes,tough to beat Old D...if you cant get hired.
     
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    BUMBACLADWAR Road Train Member

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    Heck,even Saii isnt Bad Hit 7 to 10 docks,then 5 or 7 pick ups.My old company "farmed me out to them ,acouple days here &there....When Rodney needed R&R.Pro sticker on each pallet,hit a series of docks (usuallt close together) then do pu"s ,bring er back to terminal &dump (drop) trailer in a door.Piece of cake 40 -45 hours a week.8am to 5pm .Organized,clean place not much stress,(that I could see)?
     
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    Gomer1969 Medium Load Member

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    I can speak for myself. I run linehaul for OD and love it here.
     
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    rodman71 Light Load Member

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    There all the same just go with who ever hires you first.
     
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    brtecson Medium Load Member

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    ^I hope that's sarcasm LOL

    Out of those three choices I would go with Old Dominion.
     
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    Fuelinmyveins Medium Load Member

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    And whys that? OD doesnt pay overtime after your 40th hour. Which to me is a little silly
     
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    Jayfromthenw Light Load Member

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    I just got on with estes doing linehual and I have just over 1 year of experience. I would recommend them so far. But like others have said you can't go wrong with OD.
     
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    Would like to give you input , but mods have made it known my input is not wanted.