Holland Enterprises-Fargo,ND

And I don't spend a lot of my own money, it doesn't cost much to be clean! (My chrome is earned with Pilot points, and I rarely spend my own money on anything for the truck but polish and cleaning supplies) It doesn't take long to keep up with the work. You're just jealous because I have a life out here, I am not handcuffed to my stearing wheel, I walk for miles when I have time to go to a movie or whatever, and yes I am not a pig. Still waiting to hear what is actually wrong with this! Let me guess, you're single?

By the way, again you don't read, I am on the truck with my husband who has always taken care of his ride and himself, it's called self respect. We haven't been married that long, but a very attractive trait is having pride it what you do! I don't even drive and I care. People see how you care by how you look and how you live. Your truck is where you live, if it's a mess, so are you! It's no different then when I worked in an office, I didn't leave food all over my desk, or trash all over the floor. It's called being a professional! Your truck is the company's business card.

Also, who in the world said I was fat? Yeah, you're a class act.

 

It makes me feel a lot better to be in a clean environment as well, though, I focus more on the interior than the exterior. It sounds like you all focus on both. I do take advantage of the monthly Blue Beacon wash which is a nice benefit. The thing I like most about having the outside of the truck clean, is, when I go to clean the inside I can sit things down on the catwalk without getting them dirty. I don't have to worry about getting myself dirty rubbing up against the truck as I climb in and out while cleaning the inside. I have a hand-vac which I keep plugged in and charged to keep clean as I go in addition to using the compressed air to blow dust and debris out. I feel like a completely different person driving down the road in a clean truck as opposed to a dump. I just can't do it. I'll lose sleep to clean if that is what it takes. Maybe I have a phobia. ha

 

Hey... does Holland hire from the EC... I live in MA... clean record... I couldn't find on the website what they pay... Also how are bennies... and how long do you stay out...?

 

I guess the pay is all relative because you have to get the miles to make any rate worth it. That being said, they are a little on the low end with .36cpm being the the cap. But I look at the whole picture in my decision to continue working there. It may be good for me, but not for you or others.

One reason I went there is because of their location, Fargo, so I do get out West a fair amount. I may get stuck sometimes running around the east for a few days but get out before long. Nice, new, equipment. Again, may not mean much to some. But I like not having to mess around with a lot of the problems that come with old equipment. Refrigerator in cab and swivel driver's seat are a couple of features I like. I also have a dog and they allow pets.

The deductible on the health insurance went up to $2500 last year but it is BCBS and covers most everything in the event you really need it. They only match 1/4 on the 401k but that is better than nothing.

If you look at the map on the website it looks like they do hire in MA. It's just a matter of if they need drivers in that region right now. There is no referral or sign-on bonus because it seems they don't have any problems getting drivers. They expect you to stay out 3 weeks.

 

Wow... I'm surprised some of that.... except for a couple of haters, it seems like drivers are pretty happy there for the most part... the deal breaker for me is the 3 weeks out... I've been pretty happily married for 25 years and wish to remain that way... Thanx for your response.

 

Been married for 15 years, staying out 3-4 weeks fore for my wife and I. She is in upper management in her job, and works 12 hrs. + days some times. And comes home and works a couple of hours more. When im home, she cuts back to 8 hour days, or tries to have the same off. No kids , so no need to worry about that.
Holland does treat us with respect. We have a problem, we can talk it out, get an acceptable solution. Being a small company is great. You get to know everyone on the office.
Yes the cap is .36, but im pretty sure they bump it up. If they don't , I wonder why they have a few drivers with u20+ years still here.

 

I didn't even mention the money... less money working for a fairly honest company far outweighs a company full of crap and aggravation.

 

Yes. my stress level is down to acceptable levels. Feels good to be able to wake up and know im not going to be micromanaged to death.

 

I am with skibum, it is so less stressful here than at past companies. You will get the rediculous load once in a while that you have to fight with them about, but that is just dispatchers. You'll get that anywhere. For the most part it's smooth sailing. I wish I made more, had to drop the new rediculous health insurance (family is 10 grand out of pocket, on top of premium, before a dime is covered), but kept the rest. (Went through OOIDA for doctors). The good definitely outways the bad.

 

May 23rd, is two years here for me, and as a anniversary gift of sorts,
My Medical insurance will be paid by the company, on the policy that I have currently in place.
That's like getting a raise each month.