ArmyMP, I do not work for TMC, but if I were going to choose a new company to drive for, it would be them. Last fall, I applied and was then given an invitation to come to their orientation. I had to soon thereafter decline due to family obligations (found out the wife is pregnant!). All the research in the world has convinced me that TMC and Maverick are two very well ran flatbed companies with many satisfied drivers. If my situation were different than it is currently, I'd be in one of their trucks! Might I suggest going and reading Gunner's thread here? It's full of great insight and information.
http://www.thetruckersreport.com/truckingindustryforum/tmc/255025-my-tmc-experience.html
Does TMC live up to the hype?
Discussion in 'TMC' started by ArmyMP, Mar 18, 2015.
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They are always hiring for a dedicated route out of Indy...imagine that.
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I read gunners thread....I think I spent a few hours one night and got 30 pages deep into it before I quit. later I skipped to the end..lol. I understand he quit not because of TMC, but for other reasons. It is one of the main reasons I'm considering TMC.
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I'm a TMC driver. Been with them for almost 2 years. My first year I made 53000.00. Over 6 months of that was on a lower paying dedicated run. (I'm still on that dedicated account) and before you ask, I'm home about 2 nights a week and every weekend. As a OTR or as we call it, Line haul driver, you'll be home 48 out of 52 weekends. That is what TMC says but chances are, unless you want to stay out, you'll be home more weekends than that. Of course, that depends on where you live and the which line haul you go on. (boat division is out 2 weeks at a time, John Deere or Specialized division is 2 weeks or more).
% pay is the way to go and when you are with your trainer you'll actually get a sheet to fill out with each load that will show you the difference.
You will more than likely start out with a Peterbilt 379, will upgrade around the 6 month period with a 579 that has bunk heat, inverter, and 22 inch HD TV.adjust fire, ArmyMP and WingNut72 Thank this. -
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thanks for the post. I heard % is the way to go. I don't NEED to be home every weekend. I can be flexible. But I don't want to be locked into a 14-21 days out 2-4 days home. I want to be able to tell my dispatcher I want to be home next weekend or stay out for 2 without getting drama from them. -
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