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Custom Commodities. How are they?

Discussion in 'Motor Carrier Questions - The Inside Scoop' started by BigTime1980, Mar 1, 2021.

  1. Mar 1, 2021 #1
    BigTime1980

    BigTime1980 Bobtail Member

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    Hi, I'm new here. I have 2.5-ish ears OTR experience. I applied for a position at Custom Commodities. I haven't heard of them, but they have a dedicated route going through my area. It is a dry bulk account. It seems pretty attractive to me. Very predictable route. Anyone familiar with this company? I think they are based in TX. That's all I know. The people I've talked to seem pretty cool. What are they like to work for?

    Thanks.
     
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  3. Mar 1, 2021 #2
    BM 58

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    Based in Gilmer Tx. NE of Tyler. Nice equipment. Other than that I don’t know much about them. I’ve talked to a few of their hands on the road but never about pay, etc. Call them and see what they have to offer. I do know a lot of their delivery is done in the middle of the night when plants are shut down.
     
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  4. Mar 2, 2021 #3
    88 Alpha

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    They are the parent company or sister company of Elliot Truck Lines. Perhaps @Cobrawastaken can give you some insight. He has a thread on Elliot in our Tanker section.
     
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  5. Mar 3, 2021 #4
    Just passing by

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    Go for it, driver. Good folks at Gilmer yard. Owners in the office every day. I have had only great experiences as an Elliott driver. Am taking a sabbatical due to personal issues but they assured me the door is always open for a comeback. Small company atmosphere, but good equipment and good runs too.
     
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  6. Aug 28, 2023 #6
    Glenn McD

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    I worked at Custom until I retired three years ago. Not a bad job, better than most. Equipment is top notch, the worst truck in the fleet is still better than you'll find at most other companies. I started out driving the oldest truck in the fleet, #188, I wasn't afraid to go anywhere in that old girl. I drove 49 years and never worked for a better company. No company is perfect but this one was A+ for me.
     
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  7. Oct 27, 2023 #7
    terry77

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    Was pay decent?
     
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  8. Oct 27, 2023 #7
    terry77

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    Was pay good?
     
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