Choosing Another Company To Drive For. Been Sitting For To Long ( Need Advice )

Leasing a truck from a trucking company is NEVER a good idea no matter what numbers they feed you. An even WORSE idea is to lease a truck from anyone so that you can become a trainer. Do you have any idea what it costs to maintain a truck with a driver that is experienced? You somehow think the extra pay as a trainer will cover the cost of maintaining a truck used as a teaching tool? Work for a company with good equipment, benefits and pay and you will be much happier enjoying your free time. Own a truck and spend your free time maintaining it.

 

As for Comtrak, they do a lot of hauling to seaports. They started out as an intermodal company in Memphis, but grew fast to a nationwide company. Friend of mine works out of their Nashville, TN terminal as a company driver and last I talked to him was running to many seaports. He usually hauls dry van. I have several friends with Greatwide and they are really doing good financially pulling refrigerated.

You're doing it right by checking out several companies. Best wishes on getting back on the road.

 

I got a place 70 miles from ya down in gerald. Called woody bogler. They have a van side and a end dump side. About 120 trucks.. All kw and pete. They run your tail off but in a well planned and legal way. They run elogs and those touch screen people net computers. Weekends off, 6 major paid holidays and much more i didnt get to experience. I sadly had to leave bc of a mistake i made.. but I wish so much i could go back. If you call ron tuesday.. hell have you in wed and youll leave with a load and be home friday. No lease purchase but 2500-3000 miles on van side or a promise of at LEAST 700 a week on end dump.I know i sound kinda recruiterish.. but i have never dealt with such a great company and hope one day, ill be allowed back.

 

I just went through this now. I took a 4 month break from trucking after 4 years driving and started applying. I start with my new company tomorrow.

What I found was almost all companies will honor your time on the road up until about 6 months. What the policies usually read is something like "Must have driven 6 months in the last 12 months". I did run into one or two that wanted 3 months in the last twelve, but you should be able to find quite a few that will take you. Most companies will let you ride with a trainer if you have been off for too long.

Good luck, and great work on exercising and working hard to overcome your back issues!

 

most companies that train expect the driver to team drive
what could be worse then trying to sleep with a rookie driving
your back issues and a lease payment every week dont go well together

i been leasing for 2 years ownrd my own truck years ago
and owned my own buisness for 35 years
leases have more downside then upside
i wouldnt do it again

 

From most that I have talked to they are more concerned after 6 months.

 

I would not lease if I have been off 4 months with a medical problems! what if you have another flare up after you sign your lease ? please wait for at least six months after you been back on the road before you think about leasing !