Cargo Transporters Claremont, NC

Thats what I was thinking, did quite a few 8 hour breaks while getting loaded or unloaded at Cargo, usually because I got to a place a few hours early.

 

I ran into my trainer from Cargo at a rest area on Monday, I hadn't seen him in a while so it was nice to catch up. One thing he mentioned was now that the Navigo in his truck showed the speed limit as well as a warning if he was going over it. I must say that is slightly absurd, talk about micromanagement. If they don't report back to Claremont with this info yet I'm sure it will only be a matter of time before they do (such as Onguard issuing a critical event if "following too closely" for a certain amount of time).

Overall I still think fairly well of Cargo, especially compared to the other "larger" companies, but little things such as that seem to be a little overboard. At some point in time you gotta trust the driver and their training, experience, and instinct. Micromanaging little things like this only leads to a distracting environment and ultimately a more uncomfortable and unsafe driver. Just my 2 cents.

Its really nice to drive a truck that allows me to choose a speed safe for me, the road, and conditions I am in, as is a truck that doesn't have countless devices beeping and flashing lights such as Onguard/Vorad, lane detection, the warning about cars/objects beside you (or guard rails/trees 30 feet away) as well as a camera that has a light that is either green or red constantly shining in your face (that light on the camera was particular distracting to me at night). I believe I am a bit safer and more focused on the road with out those constant distractions. And its also nice to know that my company trusts my judgement and knows that I will get a load to its destination on time and safely with out micromanaging every movement along the way there.

 

I heard back today and it seems everything is good to go. I have had three places offer me a position so far. Now I just have to make a decision...unless something better presents itself before I finish school. Choices can be stressful.

 

As far as the speed warning thing. The new navigo update shows the speed limit for the road you are in. It is very small and you can barely see it unless you take your eyes off the road for 2 seconds lol. If you are going 4 mph over the limit the speed limit sign which is originally white just like the real signs will turn yellow. If you go 5 or more over it turns red. That's all. It's just like the speed warning on the truck GPS's only without the voice. It doesn't report you or anything like that. I've had the thing going downhill fast enough that it should have just had a picture of Satan laughing pop up on the Qualcomm. Haha

 

smurf,

I'm going to be a newbie and am reading these blogs heavily to get a feel for companies to apply to after CDL training. CT sounds pretty good from what I've been reading here, so thanks for all the posts.

Question on the taking truck home policy, is that after I get my feet wet for 6-12 mths I plan to be a live in the truck homeless otr trucker. Day or two off now and then may be anywhere in the country so that would entail running to a local store for groceries/laundry/whatever needs. Would CT's policy fit with this?

Other important question would be as a newbie on peanuts cpm for a beginning period, could I expect 10k+ miles a month avg?

thx
glennb

 

If you wanted to go get some groceries or do something like that you better plan on leaving your trailer attached, they did not like for drivers to bobtail or leave trailers in unsecured locations. cargo does not like people using trucks for personal conveyance, so it also better be in route, or not far off of route.

Just my my experience when I worked there.

 

smurf, thx for the advise
glennb