Central does not own he Trk, they lease it from paccar. So now you don't own it either. The do operate the Trk yes. They tell you what loads you can haul period. You can turn one or two down, but you can't haul anything that is not there load. You can't take your business anywhere else unless you get new equipment.
Central has more or less complete control of what you do with the Trk. They claim that they are your customer yes, but if they were truly your customer you would also be able to find a new customer if you choose to. The only way you can do that is by taking yourself to a new company. All the equipment stays with central. Not really a customer to me, more like an employer.
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Now for a good note one of my friends still with Coors took home last year $90,000.00 she was second in the highest paid solo drivers. Another friend took home over $60,000.00 last year also a solo driver both drive Coors dedacated. $5,000.00 a month after expenses not bad yes both work for Central one for over five years the other for over four years.
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Now thats freedom and we would have a very hard time going back to a company that controlled you, thats why we chose a company like F2F, We will also own our Dry box when we make the last payment so if things went south we can take our truck and trailer and go elsewhere...not that I see that happening as we are very happy with F2F!
On a side note we paid $7500 for a 97 classic and put another $10,000 into a rebuild on the motor it can be done and it was done working for a company that ran 7 western. -
On that note, does anyone know anything about Sammons? Supposedly they offer leased trucks and provide some loads, but you can (and should) pick up any load from anyone much like an independent. They are flatbed only though. -
sammons doesn't offer lease trucks. and you need 2 years 48 states.
they used to help you buy a truck. but not anymore.
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- No down payment or up-front cash requirement
for our truck lease to own program - No fixed payment
- Past Safety Performance (PSP) bonus - up to $1,300
- Standard Sammons Independent Contractor Agreement:
- 75% of 100% of line haul, plus 100% of fuel surcharge, tarp and stops revenue
- An additional 5% on LTL's that compliment a full truckload
- Line haul percentage increases to 75.5% after one year
- Annual bonus program up to 4% of truck gross profit
- You take home 26% of truck earnings (excluding fuel surcharge)
- The remaining 74% and fuel surcharge pays the truck operating costs; excess pays down the truck balance
- When truck balance reaches $0, Sammons hands you a title, and you become an owner operator
- You choose your loads from Sammons load board, agent freight, and public load boards
- Your choice of available flatbed or step deck trailer (weekly rental)
- Advisors to help you through the lease to own program
- No down payment or up-front cash requirement
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I just heard back from a Sammons recruiter on their board. Apparently they do still lease with no plans to stop.
I want to wish everyone an early Thanksgiving and say thanks to those drivers who will be on the road for the holiday. Your efforts help ensure a happy holiday for all those who can celebrate it with their families. -
Got the, "you drive for Central? I'm sorry!" line today. Seriously, I know it's not a dream job every day but I still enjoy what I do. Why do people feel the need to talk trash to strangers? I do not care about other people's bad experiences as they are not turning out to be my experience. Its hard work and i think the planners smoke crack some days. (Appt @ 0245, 0830, and 1400 with a full day of driving seems to make me cranky!) Also, why are y'all talking about everythin to do with applying at Sammons in here? This turn into the "Talk about a company" thread?
Anyway, this guy went on and on about how he bought his Dad's company, went to Central for his CDL, and then ditched their loaded truck somewhere after leasing. I was looking at his shoes, the way he was dressed, listening to the way he talked, and even checked out his truck. Conclusion, if that wasn't the biggest load of bull I've been fed in a long time, there is serious money up for grabs in trucking. If that yahoo owns a trucking company, not that I believe he really does, anybody can do it.
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2 weeks ago i got a totally different story. 2 recruiters both said the same thing. they don't lease trucks anymore. only trailers.
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