Cardinal Freight or Firstfleet??

Discussion in 'Motor Carrier Questions - The Inside Scoop' started by Mike528, Nov 6, 2021.

  1. Grumppy

    Grumppy Trucker Forum STAFF Staff Member

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    Just my figure of speech I guess. Its small compared to most mega companies. Last I heard, they have about 3000 trucks.
    I understand that they probably have a lot of trailers in the yard near you, but they are mostly a drop & hook company. The group I work out of... working a GP short haul contract... we only have 14 drivers including 3 yard dogs & 2 city drivers but we have probably 200 - 300 trailers assigned to this account.
    The manager we originally had got transferred to a larger grocery account in TN & is now over a 140 truck fleet. I imagine they have 1000+ trailers on that account. But, that's probably due to the fact that they probably have 100 stops on that account & they need maybe 20 trailers at some of those locations. Therefore, no telling how many trailers they have at various drop yards.
    3000 trucks / 48 states is 62 trucks per state average. In my book, 3000 trucks ain't a mega but I guess it could be in some peoples view.
     
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  3. Mike528

    Mike528 Light Load Member

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    Are u getting any time in at Cardinal now since the sinus problems?
     
  4. Bumper

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    Yes came back to Shelbyville yesterday and I’m on a load to Belding Michigan.
     
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  5. Mike528

    Mike528 Light Load Member

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    Are u on a dedicated route ?? Pay any good?
     
  6. Bumper

    Bumper Road Train Member

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    Dedicated as one shipper. But many different receivers. Haven’t gotten a real check yet because of my sick time. Supposedly it averages 93K a year but who knows. Recruiters lie like rugs.
     
  7. Mike528

    Mike528 Light Load Member

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    Lol I hear u on the lying...
    What are u making a mile?
    Home on weekends?
     
  8. DRTDEVL

    DRTDEVL Road Train Member

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    Fun fact: Last year, the average OTR wage was around $47k, yet the average advertised pay was $70k.

    I bet the advertised average is higher this year.

    Makes it difficult for a company that puts out accurate information to recruit new drivers, but really easy to retain them when they see an honest $75k.
     
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  9. Mike528

    Mike528 Light Load Member

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    That's why I like real time numbers from current driver's and what they are making...
    I believe it's the only way to get a realistic number now days
     
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