Frozen Food Express (FFE)

Correct, they opened for one class but closed back down. They haven't announced when they are going reopen. I will update again when they inform us they are reopening.

 

Well guess that slows my time line down lol

 

Maybe check to see if they will hire you if you get your CDL from another source? My local community college offers a class that only costs $2000 out of pocket. Some companies even offer reimbursement up to $X,XXX and just place you in with a trainer for their preferred amount of time.

 

Thanks. FFE training is reopened. This post was from when the pandemic 1st started. I have worked here for a few yrs. This was for wasted thyme who was looking to train there.

 

Jenn... So you're still liking FFE after the "few years"? I think you posted elsewhere what you were able to make in the first year -- were you able to reasonably increase that, now that you have more experience with them? FFE is on a short list of companies I'd like to move to after CDL school and getting some experience with my "starter company". Driving their linehaul terminal-to-terminal is very appealing to me.

 

Yes, I still like FFE. Their pay has increased. A new driver w/out any experience starts out at $0.50 a mile.

Like I have said in my other post, the 1st 6 months as a newbie you will get the short loads, but will the have the chance to help out local & regional while waiting for a linehaul load. (Linehaul leaves Thurs - Sun) Do it! It pays well (by the hour) and shows them your a team player & want to work.

 

Thanks!... Yeah, I remember seeing you type that before... After about 6 mo. to a year with FFE, is that about the time one can expect the longer, maybe even "cross-country" linehaul loads?

And after that initial year (or two) with the company, roughly how much do you think a solo, linehaul driver can make (with the new pay rate or structure)?

 

Yes, I know solo (linehaul) drivers that average 600+ miles a day. They get the cross country loads. (NJ - Denver, NJ -Portland, Fl - Ca)

Last yr (2020) a solo driver I know w/ 1.5 yrs experience made $64k. He avg 120k miles & helped out local/regional. The raise that took effect in Jan bumped his pay up $0.10 a mile. If he does the same mileage (120k) that is a $12k raise a yr. So in 2021 w/ everything being the same he would make $76k.

 

Thank you for all the detailed info!... You've given me a lot to think about.

 

You're welcome and good luck.