Rush Trucking Company out of Wayne, Mi

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by bcwyatt, Aug 3, 2009.

  1. bcwyatt

    bcwyatt Bobtail Member

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    I have worked for Rush Trucking since the 26th of May 2009 it is now August 3,2009. I have only recieved two pay checks since being there. One for $1011.00 and another one for $ 3025.00 dollars. THIS IS NOT A DRIVER FRIENDLY COMPANY! They take all the fuel out first, they do not care if you bring anything home to pay your bills. I have exhausted my savings trying to stay with this company to see if it would work out. I can see now it is not! BEWARE!!! If you like your paycheck do not come here!
    They have dedicated runs that you will starve running.
     
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  3. outerspacehillbilly

    outerspacehillbilly "Instigator of the Legend"

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    Sorry to hear that story but I have a question. If you have only received 2 paychecks in that amount of time what the hell were you still doing there?:biggrin_2554: First paycheck that wasn't there when it was supposed to be I'd of been gone.
     
  4. bcwyatt

    bcwyatt Bobtail Member

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    They pay two weeks in the arrears. So it's three weeks before you get your first check. But there is no check because it's all eat up in fuel. Then when you should get a check it's eat up with something else like DOT physical, truck insurance, ect. I need three tires to go somewhere else and not getting paid I am kinda stuck here for the moment. Trust me the first chance I get I am otta here!
     
  5. outerspacehillbilly

    outerspacehillbilly "Instigator of the Legend"

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    Ah I see. Well best of luck to you hope you can get somewhere and get back on the right side of things.
     
  6. 7th sfga

    7th sfga Bobtail Member

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    you are told in the very beginning that you will have to deal with this stuff. i talked to them yesterday and thats the 3rd thing we discussed. how much money did you have in your savings? 10.00? this really sounds like a operating capitol problem not a bad company. i have been an owner operator for several years and i know that you need a little cash for the stuff you will encounter
     
  7. MADMAN1967

    MADMAN1967 Bobtail Member

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    Do we have anyone else out there that has information about Rush Trucking? I noticed their dedicated routes pay extremely low (less than a dollar a mile). Can someone else chime in?
     
  8. XiZBiT

    XiZBiT Light Load Member

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    Yeah they dont match fuel for the week worked, lets say you used 2000.00 in fuel this week but only ran 500 miles the following, your not getting a check and will still be left owning becuae your 500 miles did not compinsate for the amount of fuel purchased the previous week. And if you miss a week your statarting all over with the 3 week hold and all the fuel to be paid first.

    This is the only issue I had when running fro Rush, it will hurt you.
     
  9. MADMAN1967

    MADMAN1967 Bobtail Member

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    I was thinking of running team with my brother, leased to Rush Trucking. Their automotive dedicated runs from Kansas City, may work for us both for a year or two. Both of us are looking for some easy runs, now that we're in our forties. Any thoughts on this plan?
     
  10. outerspacehillbilly

    outerspacehillbilly "Instigator of the Legend"

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    It might work if you like being bankrupt.
     
  11. bcwyatt

    bcwyatt Bobtail Member

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    No, I know how to manage my money. I have had two trucks and paid both of them off. I have been an owner operator since 1995. I had several thousand dollars in saving at the time I went to Rush but their dedicated runs are a joke. They shut down everytime you start to get on your feet. this company will starve you out. There were three of us that went over there and all three have quite. One of the guys got his truck repoed right after we left there because they ran him in the hole. I have since left them and went back to my original company and doing quite well here.
     
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