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Calling all ABF drivers

Discussion in 'LTL and Local Delivery Trucking Forum' started by Cdubb, Aug 18, 2020.

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  1. Aug 18, 2020 #31
    Cdubb

    Cdubb Light Load Member

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    @Moon_beam

    You mentioned earlier there’s no road boards out of Toledo, I’m guessing that rules out any flat bed or intermodal runs too?
     
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  3. Aug 18, 2020 #32
    Moon_beam

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    If it was loaded it should have U-Pack cubes on it. There should be some kind of a weird looking forklift on the back of the flatbed to get the cubes onto the ground.
    Google Image Result for https://i2.wp.com/jonudell.net/images/upack-containers-delivered.jpg

    Google Image Result for http://www.upack.com/sites/upack.com/files/img/pages/moving-container/ReloCubeForklift.jpg
     
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  4. Aug 18, 2020 #33
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    There is no intermodal at ABF. The flatbed trailer is used to get U-Pack relocubes to and from the terminal.
     
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  5. Aug 18, 2020 #34
    LtlAnonymous

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    There is an amount of intermodal here in Chicago. They use the rail for certain things. That is generally left up to the city drivers.
     
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  7. Aug 18, 2020 #35
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    Thanks, I did not know that and actually wondered why they didn't.
     
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  8. Aug 18, 2020 #36
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    Yeah, it is useful for things that aren't time sensitive.
     
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  9. Aug 18, 2020 #37
    Cdubb

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    Good to know, though from what I’m gathering about the Toledo terminal I’m doubting it’s offered there.

    (edit) didn’t mean to quote ya moonbeam
     
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  10. Aug 19, 2020 #38
    EuropeanTrucker

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    I think pretty much all LTL companies in Chicago area do rails. Ive been to rail yard on Cicero few times and I’ve seen them all...except Dayton Freight maybe
     
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  11. Aug 19, 2020 #39
    Cdubb

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    Well they sent me an email this morning saying I was not being considered for the position. I hoped for the best but was not surprised my inexperience was an issue for them. Thanks everyone for the advice regardless!
     
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  12. Aug 19, 2020 #40
    LtlAnonymous

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    That's okay. The worst they can say is no.

    Put your head down, get the experience necessary, and apply again.
     
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