Central Freight Lines?

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  1. Aug 29, 2013 #1
    Jasonstokley

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    Anyone worked for Central Freight Lines in Dallas Tx.

    I was curious on how freight was there, and if a driver starting out there would make a steady paycheck.

    I currently work at foodservice company and was looking at getting into LTL.

    Central Freight offered me a linehaul position just curious about the company and if its worth it. I will be giving up a $55,000 a year job.
     
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  3. Aug 30, 2013 #2
    CenutryClass

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    stick to the evil you know.. Why the change may I ask?
     
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  4. Aug 30, 2013 #3
    Jasonstokley

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    10+ years of using a ramp to deliver groceries is taking a toll on the body.
     
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    Big Don Thanks this.
  5. Aug 31, 2013 #4
    Gazoo64

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    I just interviewed for a line haul position in Fresno, CA. The run is down to Mira Loma and back Sun-Thurs. Starting pay is .39 a mile which is low. However due to my experience he is trying to get me .42. After 1 year the pay goes up to .45. They do pay for any wait time and other non driving duties. Owned by Swift I believe.
     
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  7. Aug 31, 2013 #5
    Jasonstokley

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    Sounds like what the guy told me when i interviewed. I start orientation the 10th i was just trying to see if anyone in here had worked for the company.

    I know back about 10-15 years ago Central Freight was pne of the largest LTL carriers.
     
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  8. Aug 31, 2013 #6
    Jasonstokley

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    Good luck to you driver hope it works out for you. I will be running out of Dallas tx.
     
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  9. Sep 14, 2013 #7
    Gazoo64

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    Orientation? My manager said we will go over paperwork and the next night I run. Start the 23 of this month. How do you like it so far?
     
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  10. Sep 16, 2013 #8
    Jasonstokley

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    Yea i had to complete a 3 day orientation class in Ft worth. Tonight is my first run.
     
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  11. Sep 17, 2013 #9
    Radman

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    I think you guys are getting this mixed up with central refrigerated they are owned by swift. Central Freight Lines I believe are the Yellow or Green trucks. Actually Central Transportation is yellow trucks and Central Freight lines is Green both are LTL. There's a big thread on here about CT and I know nothing about the other. Sounds like a LTL gig though.
     
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  12. Jul 12, 2015 #10
    AshleyJ

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    I just got offered a job at central freight in Dallas. I start in a few weeks. According to the manager I'm going to be switching trailers for 8 hours and I won't touch the dock. We will see how true that is...
     
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