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who is really good to work for?

Discussion in 'Trucking Jobs' started by callbob, Jun 9, 2010.

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  1. Jun 9, 2010 #1
    callbob

    callbob Bobtail Member

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    New to this forum, but not to trucking. I started driving in 1970 for a mom and pop 2 truck dealio. I learned the hard way (and the right way I might add) to maintain my truck, brakes etc. I bought my first truck in 1974 and 3 after that. I am seriously considering getting back in as a driver (solo). I have been out of the industry for 20 years, so don't know much of what is going on out there now.
    Who is THE company to work for? I have read all kinds of horror stories on here and complaint boards, but some of what you read, needs to be taken for what it is worth. I have read stories that were hard to read from barely educated (for lack of a better term) disgruntled drivers, to stuff from drivers than you would think would know better.
    I would like to hear from PROFESSIONAL DRIVERS with real experience of the good times. (and the bad)
    I have reefer, tanker and freight experience, but like I said, I have been out of the loop for awhile.
    Anybody?
    and yes I know there is probably something on here already, but I don't have the time to read through the chaff to get to the good stuff. Sorry
     
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  3. Jun 9, 2010 #2
    minusman92

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    Stay away from the big dogs. I usually try to stick with a company with around 600 trucks or so. They are big enough to find loads but small enough to still remember who you are. And that you are important. The ones with over a thousand trucks have many more drivers in line.
     
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  4. Jun 9, 2010 #3
    sandbagger

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    There is no "pot of gold" trucking company. It's the industry, not the company that is the problem. Too much competition and not a high enough barrier to entry into the business. Unless you find a niche, within trucking that has a high barrier to entry. Like LTL for example. Plus, this is the worst, slowest economy for a bad industry...so, I don't know what else to say really. Maybe you could take this oppurtunity to sell everything and go backpacking for a year or two! That's my plan if I ever get laid off in a stagnant economy. Meanwhil, just "Save your doggone money".
     
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