Smaggs goes to Marten. My Experience with Marten Transport.

And AT, what are you doing sitting at your computer on a saturday nite? How come you ain't out doin' some night water skiing?

 

i was out until just before i got on and posted that. I went to Carrabas Italian Grill in Uptown Charlotte...way over rated and $23.50 for a steak is nuts lol. and my boat is broke down and even if it wasnt its illegal to tow people at night.





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You can use the jake brake in winter conditions if you're careful about it. A low setting with a heavy load over the drives with the axles locked probably won't cause any traction loss. Helps if your drives aren't bald either.

 

I worked for Marten and there are good and bad points with them. Be aware of one thing right out of the gate, if you are late for an appointment they will reduce your mileage by 2-3 cents. Depending on who your FM (dispatcher) is, it may a good experience for you but be prepared to sit around (at places such as Walmart, Kroger and a few others). Oh! And getting home maybe an issue also........good luck!

 

Take that job, go home have a life.
This isn't for everyone
Trust your intuition.

 

Yea these big garbage haulers will run you through the ringer. People will never get it, all they do is listen to some fata•s preach the recruiter referral bonus BS and the cycle never ends. I know you would enjoy "Trucking done right" but you have to find those jobs on your own.

 

To a point I wouldn't blame you at all to take the grocery job there Smaggs.
I've been home for just over a month for medical leave. I am loving it & don't know if I am going back out either. I am looking around here fo a couple of local positions & been talking to a tow truck operation too.
I know you'll come up with a good plan.. it might take a few months to find your niche of what you want.
What ever you do don't give up your CDL on your next license change or renewal. You never know when they might come in handy for you.
Also have you thought of looking at your local school system for sub route on a bus?
Their union here with some killer benifits. The pay isn't great. But the insurance is good. That way after a morning or afternooon run you can still do something like pick your BASS & stilll be happy in life with your girl.
Just a thought for ya.

Sorry for any typos I may have made.. This keyboard keeps leaving letters out & I don't always catch 'em.

 

That is exactly what I did a year ago. Although it does take a while to get used to your load screaming, spitting, biting, mooning, and making out with each other on a regular basis.