I found a job on Craigslist, but it’s not what you think

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Chi Town Steers, Jun 29, 2025.

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  1. Long FLD

    Long FLD Road Train Member

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    Since you want to go back in time, here’s the flatbed company I drove for for about 10 years. Again zero revocations. I can’t tell if you’re trolling everyone or if you’re seriously considering working for this trash company.

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  3. Chi Town Steers

    Chi Town Steers Road Train Member

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    Ok so what should I ask Chris when I call him? I'll ask him anything about the business and I bet he'll answer me. Honestly, maybe, but I'd give him the benefit of the doubt because he doesn't want to see me come and go in a month.
     
  4. Chi Town Steers

    Chi Town Steers Road Train Member

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    I'm not trolling, I hear you guys. I respect your opinions. I know you have more experience and knowledge than me. But he's getting loads delivered everyday. Something is going right over there. Plus he's been in business for what 4 or 5 decades. I mean that's gotta be good for something.
     
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  5. sukhumvit

    sukhumvit Bobtail Member

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    Sorry I missed it .. what's the pay like Chitown ? When do you start ?
    Best of luck man , and thanks for posting.
     
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  6. 7speed

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    ^^This^^
    I think companies look at a PSP more than an MVR. Don't know if that's the 'new' thing insurance companies are looking at, or they think you aren't doing a proper pre-trip. Guess things aren't supposed to break in transit.
     
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  7. Iamoverit

    Iamoverit Road Train Member

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    You're obviously not even reading what we're typing. You don't get put out of service for "ticky tacs" types of issues.

    Brakes are definitely an issue for this place. Everything they were put OOS for was safety. Not minor stuff. It's the minor stuff that gets the on the radar.

    If a carrier isn't handling the ticky tacs stuff it's very common that they don't handle the truly safety oriented stuff.

    Wheel seals, cracked wheels, brake drums, linings, slack adjusters, air leaks, putman arm and steering shafts were common violations on SMS.

    Do you know how to find a contaminated brake liner? How about an air leak? How about a bad slack adjuster? Worn steering shaft u joint?

    I bet you don't. You think you know how to pretrip but you will miss something major and it has the potential to kill somebody's kid or mom.

    These places survive off newbs and dead enders with no other options. You're just as responsible criminally as the carrier FYI.
     
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  8. Rugerfan

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    This compound has Hotel California vibes all over it. You can check in anytime you like, but you can never leave! in this case you can never leave because your record will be ruined.
     
  9. Chi Town Steers

    Chi Town Steers Road Train Member

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    Pay is 1500 a week for 3 round trips Vegas to Salt Lake. I’m expecting a job offer on Monday, but maybe takes a few days for the background check.
     
  10. Chi Town Steers

    Chi Town Steers Road Train Member

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    Yeah I could see that comparison
     
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  11. Walk Among Us

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    Reminds me of the Walking Dead episode "Terminus" with the cannibal cult who provide sanctuary to weary travelers.
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