Central Transport

Discussion in 'LTL and Local Delivery Trucking Forum' started by kspelman1023, Apr 6, 2020.

  1. LTLTRKR

    LTLTRKR Bobtail Member

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    You might have a tough time now getting into most LTL's- lay-off or Furloughs are all over the place.
     
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  2. LTLTRKR

    LTLTRKR Bobtail Member

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    Most LTL companies are slow now with the state of things.
     
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  3. EuropeanTrucker

    EuropeanTrucker Medium Load Member

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    CT is his only chance now.
     
  4. McUzi

    McUzi Road Train Member

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    Sure, everyone will be quick to jump on CT as a garbage company to work for, and I wouldn't disagree... I mean, who doesn't offer direct deposit in this day and age?

    But, I will say, the guys I see on FB groups that work for Central all say the same thing: Work is pretty consistent, checks don't bounce, and even though they are running out their 14 every day, they are making decent money and providing for their families.
     
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  5. Opus

    Opus Road Train Member

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    Now would not be the time to jump anywhere.
     
  6. jmz

    jmz Road Train Member

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    Yeah I wouldn’t necessarily rule out Central if they have an opening. There will be slim pickings for at least the next few months, so take what you can get.

    Their trucks are relatively new, the pay is decent and some of the sign-on bonuses are absurd. Still seeing a lot of junk trailers on the road though, and their reputation means you will get treated like a Swift driver by other truck drivers. And be prepared to work 14 hours every day, running out your clock on the dock if necessary.
     
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  7. Wileycoyote1911

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    I’ve been seeing some rebranded Celadon trailers running up and down I-35. They looked pretty nice with matching doors and both mud flaps on.
     
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  8. EuropeanTrucker

    EuropeanTrucker Medium Load Member

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    You are absolutely right. One of my good friends works for them and says he made 90k last year. What kind of job can give you that kind of income without any education or skills?
     
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  9. Gearjammin' Penguin

    Gearjammin' Penguin "Ride Fast-Truck Safe"

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    I will say that I'd take a CT gig before anything OTR. A 'bad' LTL outfit is still better than most of the 'good' truckload jobs.
     
  10. McUzi

    McUzi Road Train Member

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    A 110% true statement right there.
     
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