Answers from owner operators only please.
I have narrowed choices down to these companies; Celadon, GTI (Gordon), and Transport America. If I've missed a good choice to consider, please let me know and why they're good.
I'm pre-approved at all of these companies and just need to decide what orientation I want to attend.
I want long haul dry van or reefer with 3000+ miles weekly. I'm a road warrior and don't mind 26 days a month OTR.
I own my truck and will just be signing a carrier hauling agreement.
Any help would be appreciated!
Changing Carriers, O/O help deciding please
Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by dtsc, Sep 5, 2011.
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Have you considered Schneider??? Really good company to work for and I can't say too much bad about them....
I would go with Celadon tho if that's your 3 choices. I have 2 friends who run as O/O with them and they are knocking down 3,000+ miles each week!! Not saying that is good tho seeing you only get cpm pay, but it's a good start. -
Thanks, Schneider approved me too but I don't see them doing enough long haul. They have regionalized their work a lot. I have nothing bad to say about Schneider on the O/O end either.
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That is true, it's more regionalized, but you also have to remember that more miles don't mean more $$$$. My brother-in-law is running regional here outside Chicago and he works Mon-Fri and brings home $750wk. Not bad for weekends off and he gets by the house once a week too!!!
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IDK what to think. I am starting to have cold feet about changing. I don't like the LTL but with the stop pay and 2700 miles a week average I have been able to net 2k a week and that's no smoke blowing. I own my dependable truck and drive 60 getting 7+mpg on furniture loads out and usually 20k weight loads back getting 6.8mpg.
I know I make good money I was hoping for more but I'm nervous now because all recruiters lie. That's why I came here hoping for answers from real o/o with companies already. I may have to get used to backaches and interrupted driving because at least it's the devil I know and I know it well.
I truly hate what America has become from the BS sales pitches for cheap 'miracle inventions' on tv commercials to pyramid scams to lying and cheating trucking companies.
LOL, I truly think that the big change is that back in the day if a guy lied to you or cheated you he worried about getting punched and beaten up. Now that same lying scammer would sue you successfully after you gave him the beating he deserved for stealing your means of support away.
If there was more consequence for misleading a guy then these same clowns wouldn't lie so much. Lawyers, car salesmen and trucking recruiters...in a class of their own. -
From what you've just described you WILL NOT do better somewhere else on a mileage plan. Stay put!
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It always costs you money when you switch carriers. Down time, orientation, learning the system, and you are the NEW guy at the new comapny, so you will not be getting the best loads or miles.
Honestly, if you are happy and making enough money, I'd stick it out where you are and just keep on plugging along. -
Not to upset anybody...but why does everyone want the big mileage numbers? Everytime I have done the math with my numbers in real operations I have always came out better running less miles on a percentage basis with a quality company. Just food for thought...look at some smaller companies and you will really be surprised at the pay when you find the right niche.
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Unless you live in an area that has poor rates then you want to look at a percentage program.
What you have described sounds solid and I would think 3x before changing. Carriers you have mentioned all are selling on miles, miles, miles. And that is a red flag for me.Last edited: Sep 5, 2011
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Upset away. Couldn't agree more.SHC Thanks this.
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