looks like i might be going to a new job soon

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  1. ad356

    ad356 Road Train Member

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    I just got a call from bugman milk hauling. no, its not a huge company but it's run by a decent owner. he offers double pay on holidays, quarterly safety bonus, and profit sharing at 6% of my gross pay.... this is a retirement plan. he has other bonuses like a $600 Christmas bonus, he has decent equipment. he sells trailers and buys new when they are 6 years old. my wife's cousin is working there and he's pretty content. I have known the owner for a number of years, I used to receive his milk at the plant I used to work at. he always seemed like a good guy. the owner's name is jeff, he also strictly only buys manual shift trucks. if you have a license restriction or cannot shift a truck, you cannot work for him.

    he manages milk transportation for a total of 36 farms, I would learn about 10 farms..... all within Wyoming county (county I live in)
     
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  3. Atlaw4u

    Atlaw4u Heavy Load Member

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    Looks like a good gig. Good luck.
     
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  4. Western flyer

    Western flyer Road Train Member

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    You remind of bubba the shrimp guy in forest gump.
    He knew everything about shrimp.
    Your a milk connoisseur. You know all the ins and outs
    Of the milk industry.
    I can't believe you haven't started your own milk farm yet.
     
  5. Suspect Zero

    Suspect Zero Road Train Member

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    Good luck, keep us posted please.
     
  6. Hazmat Cat

    Hazmat Cat Medium Load Member

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    10 farms!? 10 ain’t gonna take no time at all... hell im headed to my 4th and last for the day right now. Ugh it’s getting hot. Congrats on the job!
     
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  7. ad356

    ad356 Road Train Member

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    Not picking up 10 farms a day, but those 10 will be the farms I deal with. Could be allot of every other day stops. Also He said something about starting as a relief driver.
     
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  8. ad356

    ad356 Road Train Member

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    10 years is a long time to be working in a given industry. I've recieved milk at two plants. I already know the owner of the company I will likely be going to. I already know some of his drivers.
     
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  9. Western flyer

    Western flyer Road Train Member

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    Relief driver is usually not full time.
    Just so you know.
     
  10. spindrift

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    Sounds like you're still hedging your bet. Analysis paralysis can be a terrible thing. What's it going to take for you to move on?
     
  11. ad356

    ad356 Road Train Member

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    I intend on taking a position have to go through the process
     
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