Gordon trucking ~ gti

Ok. First, Yatista, since you are asking, try Knight Refridgerated. Their pay after one year is .33 CPM, plus .02 CPM as a safety bonus. Their medical is about the same as GTI, but you will still earn more. FYI, I have called Four companies, Swift, Knight Refridgerated, GTI and ConWay. Swift is the same pay as GTI, .32 CPM after one year, but their medical is $ 79.00 per week, or x 4, would be $316.00 per month. And the previous conditions that I provided in my earlier post was from ConWay Truckload, NOT ConWay Freight. And yes, they are hiring trainees for OTR. I realize that there are other factors besides just money, but so far, out of the four companies that I have contacted, GTI would not, from a financial standpoint, be my first choice. And to T Brown SD, about GTI medical insurance. Please call Valerie Barney, Recriuter at GTI. Her # is (888) 832-6484 Ext.# 7038. Their medical insurance for an employee and a spouse only ( no kids) is $96.00 a week. x 4 would be $384.00 a month.

 

FYI, I started with GTI 03/2009 at$0.30 cpm dry van, T/C pays .02 more. I was at $0.34 at 12 months and still T/C would be .02 more. I am now, after 2 years, at $0.35 cpm pulling a dry van. T/C still pays .02 more. I don't have GTI health insurance as I receive V.A. benefits and have no idea what the cost is. By the way, you neglected to mention what Swift was paying and apparently have not looked at the safety ratings for each of the companies. They tell you a lot about the company culture.

 

Well, an FYI on that: Valerie Barney is/was my husband's recruiter...perhaps she mis-spoke. Last Revised in Jan 2011, the Employee Overview of Benefits is where I got my numbers. They use the following as an Example for Basic Plan:
Employee $20
Spouse $57
2 children x $9 each = $18
Total = $95

I'm going to state that we have in writing, benefit policy DIRECTLY from GTI; $95 gets insurance for you, a spouse and 2 children.

Again, I'm not the driver but Yatista is and I would take from his experience and wisdom. There is a lot more to a company than cpm and insurance...one thing would be who the insurance company is. I've watched these boards over a number of years and I would give GTI a thumbs up for pure consistency - you just do not see the complaints and you do hear good. They also care about their drivers.

One last thing; my husband is a veteran with VA benefits as well. Unfortunately the VA doesn't pay your health care anywhere but the VAMC (perhaps it's different if you're service-connected disability). My husband went into anaphylactic shock in Dinosaur, CO...population around 500. They took him to a hospital in Rangely overnight - we're still paying the bill on that one!!

 

Yatista, the figures that I am giving you are based on what Valerie Barny just quoted me two days ago. Either things have changed since you came aboard, or she is wrong (and I'm sure she probably isn't). I have provided her #. Give her a call next week and check for yourself. And FYI, I DID say in my previous post what Swift was paying. Read it again. And as far as a companies' safety record, being as new to this industry as I am, I have no idea exactly how important that is. I'm sure it matters, but to what extent? I do know, however, that I am going to ConWay, and I also know that both their pay and benefits are better than most, including GTI. I have no idea as to their safety record; I suppose I'll find out once I begin working there. Is there a perfect place to work? No way. However, my decision to go to ConWay is, I believe, the best choice.

 

I am still just a WannaBe looking into the industry and differnt companies but have learned alot about the options while cruising here. I have learned that who I will choose is more then pay and bennefits which have many variables (cpm, detention pay ect). Health plans have so many variables (deductibles, co-pays ect) that the cost is only one factor. Where the company has hubs and drop yards, freight lanes, new trucks, idle policy, apu's, pet policy, home time, safety rating, taking the truck home and on and on. Who I go with will be more about me then them. Will I find the perfect company that fits me? I believe I will, but I doubt it would fit anyone else EXACTLY like it will me. Does that make MY company good and the others bad, I don't believe so. These debates provide info for us lookers and we appreciate it. Thanks

 

Like I said earlier, Conway is one of the premium companies in the industry, and for those who do get hired there as a CDL grad, there is a promising future. Not all will have that available to them. As to Valerie, I know her very well, I'm certain she was honest with you, and things may be different now than they were when I hired on at GTI. I don't believe your negative statements about GTI are justified .

 

I would like to thank everyone for their input on GTI. I too am looking at switching companies. Now with Swift for 6 months, it's time to move. too much BS and not enough honesty. the people they hire for DM's are a joke. Never seen the inside of a truck.

Spoke with two drivers on the road that like the company. They said ALL companies have problems, just at what level. Like its been said before, can you deal with it, and will it fit your needs. Looking at calling them today.

Thanks again.

 

Idle Air is back and its under new management they dont have all the locations opened yet but they are getting most back online

 

Concerning GTI's insurance, Yes the insurance is 96 bucks a week. You also need to know, the deductable is 700 bucks. Means you have to spend 700 bengies before the insurance actually starts paying anything.

 

Considering GTI, how's it going with your husband? Getting miles? How hard has it been for him to get his home time?

Thanks....