Cargo Transporters Claremont, NC

Ok, will do.

 

I drove about 8yrs ago been driving recently for about 6months will I have too go with a trainer for a while or b able to go on my own.ty

 

ok ty for the info

 

Hey smurf-316.

Like one other poster on here, I've read every single post and you've really captured my attention! I'm at the point right now where I'm ready to make a transition.

I have 15 years in the industry. In the last 10 years, I can offer 9 years OTR; the last 4 have been as a local flatbed driver. Home every night and off weekends has been good but there was a change one year ago. The company I have been with decided to outsource to a Fortune 500 company. I've busted my backside and have worked harder these last four years than ever before. The money just isn't there to warrant continuing on with them. Additionally, I'm tired of tarping when it's needed, not to mention that it's flat out dangerous to crawl up on top of that load. I'll be doing plenty of that this coming week and not looking forward to it either. The appeal of getting loaded through the back end of a big box and closing the doors is something I'm ready to do again.

My wife and I are in agreement about me returning to regional driving and being out several nights a week. I have 10 years of dry van and don't want to do flatbed anymore. Being home on weekends is a wonderful option it seems that CT has. Plus I've seen their rigs and they look sharp!

I have some unanswered questions and would appreciate your time to answer them.

The battery powered APU system has me concerned. Perhaps it was because when I had that setup with a previous company, there just wasn't enough power available. Could you please share how good yours works.

Are battery hardwired inverters allowed? A fuse or breaker isn't a problem with me.

Another concern is about speed. In my opinion, slow trucks are the BANE of this industry. My truck currently does 71 but a warning beeper goes off at 70 and 69, so I run it at 68 to keep it under the radar. What is the current speed of your trucks?

I haul heavy loads, generally in excess of 45,000 pounds. Then again, it's flatbed and to be expected there. I have a Cummins ISX 15 with 450 HP and the engine does a really nice job pulling these loads! What kind of engines do you have and what is their rated horsepower?

My flatbed is a leaf spring and those bumps are really felt! Are your trailers airride and is it an all 53' fleet? 48 footers are cool too if you have them but not a sticking point here.

You mentioned about in-cab cameras that face both ways. Can you confirm that the curtains would cover the camera that faces inward?

It sounds to me like you've found a really great company and have been so straight forward to share your good fortune to fellow drivers! That has been refreshing and I thank you for that! Nothing better than drivers helping other drivers.

Thanks again and I look forward to hearing from you!
Best, Mike

 

Many thanks for taking ample time to answer my questions! Right now, I have an email in their inbox to see if they accept drivers from my location. That would be I-20 near Augusta, GA. I'm not sure of they will, but nothing ventured, nothing gained.
Heavy loads are my lot right now as a flatbed driver, so your information is very refreshing!

I'm looking over other companies and have my application in with 3 others. A change is coming but it's only a matter of knowing who wants me bad enough. And I've disqualified quite a few already. Yes, I'm picky and won't work for just anyone. But it just might be interesting to see if CT makes it on my short list. We will see in just a few days then go from there.

Many thanks again for your valued time to fill me in on some details. Safe travels to you out there. Who knows? You just might see me coming onboard with CT!

 

Does CT have a rider policy so my wife can go.