Jim Palmer Trucking: what are their freight lanes? + good or bad?

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  1. rickway65

    rickway65 Light Load Member

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    Any info on this company would be appreciated and where do they run the majority of loads? Don't see them back east very much at all and used to see them alot in Houston but any info would help as I'm thinking of driving for them!? Governed? Elogs? Ect. Ect. ??
     
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  3. scottchris71

    scottchris71 Light Load Member

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    I hear the new owners of jim palmer out of the chiocago area....are having money trouble..just a heads up
     
  4. rickway65

    rickway65 Light Load Member

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    Yeah. I've heard the same thing. Would like to hear from some current drivers. Not alot of current news on them on here. Lots of older post
     
  5. driver4015

    driver4015 Medium Load Member

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    Will go to Missoula next friday or so and start the "grind " on Monday, Will let you know how it goes.
     
  6. driver4015

    driver4015 Medium Load Member

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    I am just finishing orientation and jet my truck tomorrow. 34.5 cpm, so far so good,I'm happy with the treatment, happy with the equiptment and happy with the people I'll be working for and with. everybody that was there before is there now, except for the Boss. Alot of dispatch, the office and shop has went out of there way to get us all squared away and ready to go.The company is back on it's feet and ready to go. Understand, I'm just a new hire. Things may change, but I'm looking for this to be the job I retire at. This may not happen, but if it dosn't, it will not be my fault. I've been thru a few company's in the last 30 plus years. These people want the company to get better. they're walking the walk. as long as they do, I will too. If you can REALLY drive, have a year in the seat, and a good record, talk to them.:biggrin_25525:
     
  7. fuddhist

    fuddhist Bobtail Member

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    keep us informed
     
  8. driver4015

    driver4015 Medium Load Member

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    Just finished my first two paychecks with J.P.. first wasn't that great, a partial (240.00) the second was somewhat better(1,100) clear after taxes. been running my tail off,had two restarts in two weeks but that's how you make money! going good so far, no complaints to speak of. would I suggest this company? yes, if you want to work and take what's dispatched and go with it, they'll make you dollars to spend, if you want to get pickey, you'll sit. that's truckin!!
     
  9. Allow Me.

    Allow Me. Trucker Forum STAFF Staff Member

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    So, where are their lanes ? Terminals etc? Can you run legal ? Is equipment maintained ?
     
  10. elybruce

    elybruce Bobtail Member

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    Any new dope on Jim Palmer?, was giving them a look.
     
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