JBHunt Saia or ABF?

Discussion in 'Motor Carrier Questions - The Inside Scoop' started by Marky84, Aug 28, 2014.

  1. TheJU312

    TheJU312 Light Load Member

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    Also bear in mind that as a new saia driver you'll be a system driver more than likely which means you'll be out 5 to 7 days not knowing when you will get home between those days. It all depends on if the turn point has something going back to where you were originally domiciled from. If not you will be heading to another terminal. At least this is what I was told at an interview. Even though they are not union, the runs are still seniority based so you won't have a set schedule until you got enough time in to bid on something more to your taste.
     
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  3. Marky84

    Marky84 Heavy Load Member

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    they dont need systems drivers in the milwaukee terminal, or so the TM said. either way, desperately need the money. going to physical and road test tomorrow :)
     
  4. Marky84

    Marky84 Heavy Load Member

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    conditional job offer. everything went well. just waiting on medication releases from dr.
     
  5. PALOU

    PALOU Light Load Member

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    Whow knows what is ABF hiring process,I put up a coupls of applications,followed phones call but the only think i hear is just wait ,they will call you if they need you for an interview .....m
     
  6. PALOU

    PALOU Light Load Member

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    what is ABF hiring process???
    I put up a couple of apps followed a phone call and only thing i hear is "just wait ..they will call you if they need you for an interview"...come on man
     
  7. Boy Howdey

    Boy Howdey Medium Load Member

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    Ya, if they like your app they'll call you. What more do you expect?
     
  8. Marky84

    Marky84 Heavy Load Member

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    i am hired by saia. started the 15th. new bid runs will start on the 29th. theres 18 guys and 16 runs, and several of the guys wanna be systems, so ill be getting a run, just a matter of which run i get. this coming week i may be like a system driver, theyll use me wherever, which is fine by me since i need the $.
     
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  9. TheJU312

    TheJU312 Light Load Member

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    If you don't mind, let us know how you like it a few weeks from now.
     
  10. Marky84

    Marky84 Heavy Load Member

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    will do. like it so far. learning to back dollies is a huge pain, but then so was learning to be a trucker. just another skill to learn.
     
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  11. Marky84

    Marky84 Heavy Load Member

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    going very well. had my first hotel stay in chicago a cpl days ago, was good. have successfully hooked up pups solo 4 times now. gets easier every time. no complaints, lots of miles.
     
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