Do I go with Abf or central transport for 2 year employment ?

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  1. abunajm96

    abunajm96 Bobtail Member

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    I heard Abf is better long term but I want to work for two years only as a linehaul trucker and make as much money as I can after than I am done with trucking.
     
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    201 Road Train Member

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    Well, if you are a lady, I'd stay away from Central. Apparently, they settled a $5.5 million dollar lawsuit for failing to hire female drivers,,,sounds like a class act,,,I'd go with ABF.
     
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  4. Lonesome

    Lonesome Mr. Sarcasm

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    ABF is Teamster. Central has always had a bad reputation.
     
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    Old_n_gray Road Train Member

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    But this person is only interested in working 2 years. At Abf it is all about seniority. Old dominion or Estes and even Saia would be better.
     
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    Eddiec Road Train Member

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    buzzarddriver Road Train Member

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    This philosophy makes no sense. You would make more money being a doctor for two years.
     
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    Numb Crusty Curmudgeon

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    if you aren't already a CDL holder with endorsements it makes no sense to go through all the prep. o_O:confused:

    if you already have one go for it.
     
  9. Diesel Dave

    Diesel Dave Last Few of the OUTLAWS

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    EDIT: I deleted what I posted, went back to reread the OP. As for a 2 year employment, go with a Russian 1099 outfit.
     
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    Opus Road Train Member

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    I wouldn't work for Central if I was living under a bridge
     
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  11. panty snacher

    panty snacher Light Load Member

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    Well good luck at either place since line haul runs at both places are seniority based your not going to make a lot until you build seniority
     
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