Reefer Pay?

If you switch to reefer--you are simply swapping a little shoulder pain....for A LOOOOT more pain--where you sit.

Been there, done that.....

--Lual

 

@Lostmykey
@xlsdraw

 

The norm these days seems to be between .55-.65cpm. I've done alright at a .58cpm base. Grossed $74,500 with plenty of home time.

 

Just like your “Pigeon” thread, you’re looking at a company I’ve never heard of. There’s no way I’d go looking toward an unknown, especially ~800mi away. You’re going to be at the carrier’s mercy, again.

I think, a better angle would be to find what reefer companies have locations in ATL. And, don’t forget the linehaul opportunities with Sysco, US Foods, Walmart, and any other distributor you can think of.

My favorite past employer is Dot Foods. Their no-touch drivers run linehauls, with occasional deliveries. But, with deliveries, the lumper service is already pre-arranged and payment is done internally. Plus, Dot gets priority delivery at many places, like Sysco. They’ve added a location in Jackson, GA, which runs out of the Vidalia DC. The folks in Vidalia are super-nice. But, the bulk is going to be DC-to-DC and trailer swaps with other drivers.

 

My experience in life has been....sometimes.....it's amazing what you can get.....just by asking for it.

If your driving and criminal backgrounds are both clean (and you can pass a drug screen)--there's no reason why any reefer carrier should give you the "blow off".

Try to get on with either of these two carriers....if you're not successful with either one...then let the Forum know:

Careers | Dot Foods Careers

and/or

Join The Family - Leonards (leonardsexpress.com)

--Lual

 

The problem is: “I think…”. Stop thinking. You gotta’ go after it, with confidence.

Look, the last several years of my life have been a mess, including multiple jobs. I applied to one of the most highly touted companies on this forum. Within 2hrs, they called. I decided I wasn’t going to settle in that area, afterall, and was moving back toward home. The recruiter, then, told me to call her when I get back here and she’d put me to work out of their location, up here. Ultimately, I took another job, which I also doubted myself on.

My point is, when doubting one’s self, there’s always another fish looking for that hook. Keep casting. You may not catch one today. But, there will be tomorrow. Be confident of that.

 

SAFER Web - Company Snapshot TRUCKING PROZ LLC

Relatively new carrier..safety scores..eh.
Doubtful you’ll see the miles for the premium pay..you’ll burn up most of your time sitting..

In today’s climate I would pass on driving for a new company, and imo grew too fast.