whats your exp with these comps?

Discussion in 'Motor Carrier Questions - The Inside Scoop' started by mpow66m, Dec 13, 2013.

  1. mpow66m

    mpow66m Heavy Load Member

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    Carlisle Carriers vs Cowan Systems.

    Im thinking about going reg in the NE.
     
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  3. UTurn1

    UTurn1 Heavy Load Member

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    I know of Cowan as they are based in my neighborhood but don't really know how they are. They tout a 200 mile radius but I'm not too confident on that. I'm with Abilene Motors and we have a regional account which is mainly northeast. I like running OTR but do a lot of northeast.
     
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    mpow66m Heavy Load Member

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    hows Alilene Motors?Im looking for a NE reg gig?I heard Cowan has all kind of electronic do dads on their trucks,Carlisle dont so far theyre my best option,plus theyre small and family ownwed.
     
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    UTurn1 Heavy Load Member

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    Abilene is a good and fair company. It is all what you make of it. No one is ever going to agree 100% on any company. They work for me. Usually the NE regional makes more money than the OTR guys. Less miles but more stress and time. We have all the "doo-dads", e-logs and cameras. People fuss about all of that but insurance companies are starting to mandate it. Drivers that want to whine about I just say move on. It is all what you make it and it is still a free country for the time being that you can decide where you want to work.
     
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    mpow66m Heavy Load Member

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    dont mind elogs at all or cameras that face out,do cameras face the driver?
     
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    UTurn1 Heavy Load Member

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    Yes, they are dual facing cameras. After awhile you don't even pay attention to them. When I hit a good size bump I see the record light come on and wave at it. They are not transmit monitored, they have to have the memory downloaded back at the yard after an accident.
     
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  8. mpow66m

    mpow66m Heavy Load Member

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    OK,ill be going back OTR. w/ Carslisle Carr.
     
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    UTurn1 Heavy Load Member

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    Good luck with them. Hopefully you will prosper and find a good place.
     
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    mpow66m Heavy Load Member

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    Thnx UT,hope the new year goes well for you too.
     
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