Freymiller Bound;Reefer Madness Begins!!!

Trucks are 2010 and up KW T660's and Pete 386's. They buy 50 trucks every 6 months. With a fleet of around 350 trucks, they are cycling the fleet every 3 1/2 years. All of the trucks are o/o spec, so no top bunk but plenty of room and gobs of storage...except the team trucks which do have the top bunk. I got a 2012 386 with 91000 miles on it. My truck came with a Tri Pac apu on it which doesn't have an inverter installed, but they are few and far between here since 98% of the trucks have Carrier apu's and come with a wall outlet. No biggie though because the shop will install your own inverter free of charge (i.e: you buy the inverter, they install it...1500w max.) Honestly, I prefer to have them install the inverter. Unlike the wall outlet (which only works when the apu is running,) I have shore power all the time. Anyways enough about that.

The reefers are Carrier, and the trailers are all less than 5 years old. Freymiller does a lot of intermodal, so there are plenty of trailers. No super-singles for the trucks or trailers, and very few side skirts. They are a mix of Utility 3000R's and Great Danes.

The staff here is amazing. Everybody is quick to help the drivers in any way they can. The Freymillers are regularly walking around the yard visiting with drivers...unlike other companies whose owners are hiding in their office behind bullet proof glass. I am currently on a load from Arkansas City, KS to Miami, FL. I'll spend a couple of days at the casa, and then off again.

 

Hey flightwatch - glad to hear you are up and running. Be safe and enjoy the home time.

 

Wow! Sounds like a pretty professional operation they got there. Also sounds like they are SERIOUS about moving freight and keeping drivers satisfied (which translates to reliable service for customers).

What a concept, eh?

 

Looking forward to starting there. Just a couple more days left. I fly to Oklahoma City Sunday for orientation on Monday. By keeping freight moving they also keep their drivers moving which means happier drivers since we don't get paid for sitting & waiting for loads. That means happier drivers which means lower turnover. Drivers can actually make a living and support their families there from the sounds of it.

 

Made it to OKC today. At hotel orientation starts tomorrow. Looking forward to it. Have to admit I am a bit nervous (new job jitters). Glad to hear you're still keeping busy. I understand the concept of rolling hours. Stay safe yourself, & enjoy the referral $$.

 

I'll take you up on your dinner offer. Thank you for the good luck wishes. Stay safe yourself. Thank you once again for all the info you shared w/ me.