Drivers beware of jones motor express

Sounds like a company , that, I actually did lease onto . Their dba name was SLX. LOL. We sure get to deal with some real shadey folks in this business. Then when you try to warn people; they just second guess ya.

 

I also was leased to them, flatbed division. Good people, good company. Never had a problem with pay or their agents. I would still be there if I had not been offered a dedicated run that got me home during the week and on weekends.

 

A friend of mine just started on with them 2 months ago....so far he hasn't had any issues with payroll......it took then a while to get him his plate but other than that he's pretty #### happy

 

You can get paid a few different ways at Jones
1.weekly direct deposit into your account (checking or )
2. weekly loaded on your ComData card ($2.50 charge per card load)
3. 48 hrs after they receive your paperwork loaded on your ComData card. ($2.50 charge per card load)

 

i almost went thru with leasing on with jones but my recruter did give me numbers to drivers that gave me nothing but negative about them, they seem to be in financial problems

 

Had to respond because I believe Jones Motors/Jones Express etc... is getting a bad rap. Signed with Jones Express in April of 2010 under their mileage rate. In March 2011 witched to pertange rate. Under both rates I have always been paid within 2-day of Transflo BOL, delivery receipts, and trailer condition report, etc.. to Jones Express.

In November 2011, while coming through Arizona my engine quit. Jones Express paid over $2400 to have my truck towed back to my mechanic in Gardena, CA. After repairs were completed, Jones Express advanced me $2200 to get my truck out of the shop. So I believe you should read the book before judging it's cover or peoples misinformation.

 

I don't think this guy is talking about the same Jones you are.

 

Thanks "allow me" for input on this thread I am considering leasing on and was just trying to get a little info.

 

I am leasing on with Jones express next week...I pulled for them in 2011 while driving a truck for an owner that was leased on there...I scanned my paperwork and The Owner was paid within 48 hours...I never had a problem with Jones, they always advanced 45% to my comdata card for fuel as soon as I was dispatched on a load and I made decent revenue for the truck, just that money went into the truck owner's bank account not mine...This time I will be doing it with my own truck and the revenue will come to me!! I had a good experience with Jones Express the last time and I look forward to leasing with them next week.