Menards Inc.- The Good and The Bad

I work for another carrier that does a ton of work with menards. I know nothing of how they pay but my company pays me pretty well. I have been to 5 DC's and they've all been good not sure if they have more or not. Store loads are ok but they're never very many miles and average 2 hours for an unload so I'm never overly excited to get them but the people are good and it's usually an easy in and easy out. Worst one I've been to is in melrose park, IL. That one sucks getting into the dock, bright side is the fastest unload I ever had at a store was there. From the time I hit the dock to the time I was pulling out the gate I hadn't even finished my 30 min.

 

Word must not get around. Lots of carriers tried upping the rate on Menard and he just shows them the door.

 

I tried telling that "Kevin" you said was the guy I ran into. I told him to enjoy it that it won't last and he said " oh no this is the real deal they need us now and we are going to be paid higher than all the rest." I just laughed and walked away.

 

thats how it is everywhere, the actual menards drivers D&H at the stores but outside carriers have to live unload. Plano is the worst for me, most of our loads out of there head into the Chicago area. 60ish miles paid for a load that ends up taking 4-5 hours out of my day.

 

How is it for Owner Operator pay? I live in Plano and would be looking at doing that