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getting back in

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by bubbasdk, Aug 10, 2007.

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  1. Aug 10, 2007 #1
    bubbasdk

    bubbasdk Bobtail Member

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    i have been out of driving for about 4 years now and thinking about getting back in to it. drove for tmc before thinking about going back to them can anyone give me there opinion on that or should i go a different route.
     
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  3. Aug 10, 2007 #2
    notarps4me

    notarps4me Road Train Member

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    I just got back in myself. I went with maverick and they are the best company I have ever been with!:cool:
     
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  4. Aug 11, 2007 #3
    bubbasdk

    bubbasdk Bobtail Member

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    the only thing that is holding me back is the pay and home time
     
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  5. Aug 11, 2007 #4
    notarps4me

    notarps4me Road Train Member

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    I am making good money with mav and am home every weekend.
     
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  7. Aug 11, 2007 #5
    broncrider

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    they got you slinging canvas much there notarps?
     
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  8. Aug 11, 2007 #6
    bubbasdk

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    due u get good miles notarp or are u waiting for loads when u get unloaded
     
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  9. Aug 11, 2007 #7
    notarps4me

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    I have had 2 lumber loads so far. Mostly shingles or rolled roofing. Graybar etc. I have had to use my steel tarps a couple of times. Getting good runs. On a 1300 mile run now without tarps. Avg has been around 900 miles, so I can't complain.
     
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  10. Aug 11, 2007 #8
    bubbasdk

    bubbasdk Bobtail Member

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    what do they usely haul steel,lumber,equipment,building materials?
     
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  11. Aug 11, 2007 #9
    notarps4me

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    Depends on what division you are in. I am in the US div. So far, lumber, super sacks, rolled roofing, shingles, steel, etc.
     
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  12. Aug 12, 2007 #10
    bubbasdk

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    thanks for reply just trying to sort all of this out i am at the moment working in the factory making about 40k a year and i have some nice stuff and house payment to think about. i just dont want to get over my head and lose what i have.
     
    bubbasdk, Aug 12, 2007
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