Tyson Foods vs Pride Transport

Kinda hard to say. Depends on a lot of different factors. Some weeks are better than others. You're probably looking at a 2700-2800. Depends a lot on the driver, and what he's happy with.

 

I've been with Tyson for a few months now. I started out with one of the bottom-feeders to get experience, so moving to Tyson has been an easy transition. Every truck runs 70, has an APU, with a 2500w inverter. They leave it up to the drive whether to idle or not. Obviously with an APU you don't have to as much. They care about you being comfortable on the road. I doubt you'll find a company with better benefits either. If I remember correctly, it's 7 paid holidays, including your bday. Layover is 85 per. Miles are averaging between 2500 and 2800 per week. It's nice not having to run 3300+ miles a week to get a decent check. So far, I've been home on the day I ask. For every 6 days out you get a day at home. The day you get home doesn't count. 2 years experience starts at .39, 3 years .40 on up... then >500 mile loads gets .03 more, then 250 or less 6 cents more. We have PPLNET now, but they are in the process of putting in new touchscreens. As long as you're on time, and don't hit anything, they leave you alone to do your job. It's nice not being micro-managed.

If you need a repair, they don't have you go to a shop if it's something simple. They'll 9/10 send someone to you. They are also quick to rent you a truck if yours is in the shop, so no sitting in hotels for weeks at a time. My old company would try to get me to drive with a flat or in other situations to save a dollar, not at Tyson. They just got a bunch of new Volvos, but have Freightliners, KW's and Macks.

There aren't many otr driving jobs that'll compete with Tyson, especially considering Tyson's size. I rarely sit waiting for loads. They'll get a broker load to get you back in their running lanes if there isn't mush where you're at. If you sit, it's waiting for the plant to finish your load. We haul a lot of freight from plant to plant. Most of them are good about letting you drop your mty while you go and do whatever. You also get 20 miles you can drive per day as PC time.

I honestly have no real complaints. As far as pay, 56-60k per year isn't an exaggeration.

 

Excellent post, continued good luck to you!

God bless you and your entire family!

God bless every American and their families! God bless the U.S.A.!

 

Headed to Sringdale Arkansas for orientation next week... I have about a year OTR experience...between CREngland and Averitt... I live in Alabama...what can i expect?

 

Blountsville or Albertsville? Expect to stay tired and constantly moving.

 

One thing to keep in mind about Tyson. When you are on time off, they will use your truck. They put who ever they want in your truck and many times when I'm ready to go back to work, I may have to wait one or more days at home with no pay before my truck is back. Hope who ever is sleeping in my bed does not have friends who have any contagious disease. Just saying.