PGT vs Maverick Specialized/Glass division

Discussion in 'Motor Carrier Questions - The Inside Scoop' started by BigDD, Jan 19, 2011.

  1. BigDD

    BigDD Light Load Member

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    I'm trying to decide between these two companies. I have been approved by both. I'd like to get information from current and former employees on their experiences with these companies. I'll be making my decision this weekend so any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.
     
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  3. HouseOfPain

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    Hmm I am in the same boat as you ..kind of, what would you be hauling out of PGT if you start with them? and what was promised to you?

    Do you have you passcard or passport to go into canada with maverick?

    I stay in jersey also.
     
  4. jphill3426

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    PGT is a pretty good place to work as for Maverick I've heard good but never worked there.
     
  5. BigDD

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    I don't have my passport yet but Maverick said I just need to bring a receipt showing that I applied for it to orientation.

    PGT hasn't made any promises but I got a good feeling from the recruiter for what it's worth. He did tell me I need to learn hauling coils and be comfortable with them if I want to make the money. What have they told you? I'm dealing with Travis.
     
  6. HouseOfPain

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    I spoke to a lady on the phone i believe her name is Traci. To tell you the truth she wasn't very helpful kind of snobby and makes me not want to even go with maverick, if that's the type of attitude they are going to have there. The only reason why I was considering maverick was from the review's on this board but personally i have no connection's or disconnection's with them.

    I spoke to one person from PGT and basically told him the straight out truth on my circumstances same thing I spoke to the recruiter on the maverick side, the recruiter at PGT he was sounding more convincing on helping me out knowing my circumstances and that caught my attention and made me not shy away from the phone conversation. I feel we all are human beings not some sort of super sayan and we all make mistakes and if you can find that right person, company what ever the case might be to help you correct those mistakes or make that better person into the best person then that would be that one someone, company or what ever the case might be that could work with you to try or will get you on your feet if your willing. I feel if a employer could do that focus on helping those that are really truly wanting the help money can be made on both end's. I'm not looking to run into a mill factory like where they just bring a pack of cows and slaughter them I want to be treated with dignity and respect and I will show the same back towards my employer.

    But this is all just my own opinion. But at the same time I am me and the only person that is going to take care of you is yourself so I go for what my gut instinct tells me.

    Maverick told me other wise about the passport they said i needed to have my passport before i even entered their facility (another turn off). I'm not really in the mood to be running around for passports any how I don't really care so much to be running canada or mexico I believe they should have a set of dedicated runners and should make it a choice if the employee would want to take it that route.

    Any ways keep us updated i would like to read more on your out come J. Have fun and at the same time be safe.

    BigDD good luck brother hope everything work's out for the best.
     
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  7. BigDD

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    Wasp. I agree with you on finding the right company. It's important. But if you want to be treated with dignity and respect you better consider another career. Lol.

    I'll keep you posted on what I decide to do. You do the same. Good luck brother.
     
  8. HouseOfPain

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    I been doing this for a while I just been off for 2 years. I know the good and the bad when it comes to this line of field, but #### right from the door acting obnoxious on the phone just for asking a few question's lol at least let me wet my feet then act like a prick with me when i'm getting the check's HA! ttyl brother
     
  9. BigDD

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    Well I made my decision. I'm going with PGT. I start on the 14th.
     
  10. HouseOfPain

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    keep us update BigDD.
     
  11. HouseOfPain

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    I wonder what happen to BDD did he get sent home lol?
     
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