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Soo many ltl choices.....

Discussion in 'LTL and Local Delivery Trucking Forum' started by Jd7ncoke, Jun 18, 2013.

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  1. Jun 19, 2013 #21
    Jd7ncoke

    Jd7ncoke Bobtail Member

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    So just because abf is union, does that benefit me to jump ship? Is a pension that I dont control worth the risk? I know that overtime is awesome but I would make more on the hr by $3.45 if it was 40hrs........
     
    Jd7ncoke, Jun 19, 2013
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  3. Jun 19, 2013 #22
    ACH1130

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    If you can afford being on the bottom then I would. If you can't then stay at Estes. ABF has an extremely low turn over rate so you will be at the bottom for quite some time
     
    ACH1130, Jun 19, 2013
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  4. Jun 19, 2013 #23
    Jd7ncoke

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    again, the biggest thing I'm worried about is layoffs
     
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  5. Jun 19, 2013 #24
    CenutryClass

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    Well if you are worried about layoffs, go to OD. they dont pay o/t either though.

    fedex/ con-way you will starve at the bottom at most places..good luck getting behind the wheel depending on location.

    abf is union..possible layoffs depending on the contract.

    upsf- same union contract bs right now.

    depending on where you are there are some smaller regional LTL companies that might be a good fit for you.
     
    CenutryClass, Jun 19, 2013
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  7. Jun 19, 2013 #25
    Jd7ncoke

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    Live in Columbus ohio. Abf has a 50 door terminal here so turnover rate is real low. Hiring 4 right now and im the lead guy. O.d. has 250 door but not hiring. Estes, were im at, is 212. Upsf is looking for one road Driver.......
     
    Jd7ncoke, Jun 19, 2013
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  8. Jun 19, 2013 #26
    ACH1130

    ACH1130 Road Train Member

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    UPSF has a different contract then us and ABF.

    We have a small terminal there as well.
     
    ACH1130, Jun 19, 2013
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  9. Jun 19, 2013 #27
    Cab Lizzard

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    Why work for less ?
     
    Cab Lizzard, Jun 19, 2013
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    ACH1130 Thanks this.
  10. Jun 19, 2013 #28
    Jd7ncoke

    Jd7ncoke Bobtail Member

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    Very true....but they all get overtime. ..we dont till 55hrs....they get it after 8
     
    Jd7ncoke, Jun 19, 2013
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  11. Jun 20, 2013 #29
    ACH1130

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    You goy a family and need the money. If you guys are financially stable and able to survive the bottom again then by all means. But if you can't afford it then stay where you are. I was able to switch companies as I'm not married and no kids and my bills are very very cheap
     
    ACH1130, Jun 20, 2013
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  12. Jun 20, 2013 #30
    CenutryClass

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    od pays no ot though

    look at dayton freight and pitt ohio as well. Alot of other private carriers that do linehaul like coke and fritolay..
     
    CenutryClass, Jun 20, 2013
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