Carry Transit - Decatur, IL.

Discussion in 'Motor Carrier Questions - The Inside Scoop' started by Rad3Dad, Nov 6, 2011.

  1. Rad3Dad

    Rad3Dad Bobtail Member

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    Looking for any current info on them. I have researched as much as i can find on the net, and from what I've seen, looks like a good job, if you can get it.

    I've just noticed that some of the few current rates i know of, have changed a bit since what has been posted several years ago. Also looking for information on there trucks/equipment and if things are going strong, keeping you busy. Any other info appreciated as well.
     
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  3. slim shady

    slim shady Road Train Member

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    They have a terminal up here in Bridgeveiw. Trucks seem well kept, Drivers have uniforms and there are never hiring atleast not thru ads or online
     
  4. Rad3Dad

    Rad3Dad Bobtail Member

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    Well, I got the call today. Looks like I start training with them Monday!

    I've been waiting anxiously this last week, for all the tests and screens to clear, to get the approval. I was really starting to wonder.

    I'm feeling real good right now. I'm hoping this will work out to be a good fit.
     
  5. wsyrob

    wsyrob Trucker Forum STAFF Staff Member

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    They are the food grade side of Superior Carriers. Insurance and benefits are pretty good.

    What is Carry paying per mile now? Superior just got a raise to .45 loaded and .36 empty. Carry used to be a little lower than that but only a penny or so. Good luck
     
  6. Rad3Dad

    Rad3Dad Bobtail Member

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    Thanks wsyrob, I've been following your posts with Superior. Thanks for posting them, a lot of good info, and has given me a general since of what I can expect. I believe he told me it was at .43/.31. Sure sounded better then the .30 cpm I was considering. Benefits are a big deal for me, approaching 40 in a couple years, and being self employed most of my working life, I have some catching up to do, and need to start planing ahead.

    Couple things I'm curious about. What kind of trucks do they run? Transmissions? Average condition/age? I know they e-log, how about other equipment, APU's? Allow inverter's? I know all this may not be the same for each terminal/division, but would imagine it should be similar.

    Thanks
     
  7. Hottub

    Hottub Light Load Member

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    I went to Carry Transit's web page and it says that you need 1 year expereince.
    How did you land your job Rad 3 Dad ?
     
  8. Rad3Dad

    Rad3Dad Bobtail Member

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    ya, I seen that too and crossed them off at first. I decided to go ahead and start making calls to local companys to inquire for future reference, for goals to work on. Asked them if they had a student program, and they do occasionaly, just happend to be the right time. Got lucky really.
     
  9. wsyrob

    wsyrob Trucker Forum STAFF Staff Member

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    Same trucks as Superior. International mid roofs with small sleepers. 10 speed transmissions.

    Age and condition is terminal dependent. Almost everyone at my terminal just got a new truck. They are replacing the 2007's. Mine is a 2006 with 660,000 miles on it. They just replaced 9 at my terminal with mileage in the 500,000 range. I am a little pissed about that.

    No APUs because the trucks are equipped with pump and compressor and there is a space and weight issue. They do not hassle you about idle time though. Our shop will install an inverter for us if we buy it.
     
    Rad3Dad Thanks this.
  10. mirrormirror

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    I know this thread is old. Either way, I am going to see if the time is right for me. Would appreciate any current info for Carry, Decatur IL.
     
  11. thedouble

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    may be wrong, but I think Beelman bought them out couple years ago.
     
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