OTR with Celadon

Discussion in 'Discuss Your Favorite Trucking Company Here' started by Wilson 73, Oct 20, 2015.

  1. Wilson 73

    Wilson 73 Bobtail Member

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    I have seen that some new drivers post their day to day adventures with the new company... This is what I am going to do here... I will not sugar coat or tell anyone that's it great when its not.. Just a honest log of my time as a OTR driver.. I may not post everyday, But will do the best I can....

    I don't have a lot of OTR experience.. I applied at 3 companies and Yes Celadon was not the highest pay offer I got,But the fact they have APU unis was a big plus. I am going to try to get on the new temp control division...Thinking maybe I wont set on or between loads as much as dry van....

    The hiring process at Celadon was about a week to get all the past employment and paperwork in order.. So far everyone has been honest and upfront with me... I am heading to Richmond for orientation this coming Monday.. The 26th.. Anyone else heading there? I see a lot of Celadon trucks here in Norfolk so I am hoping hometime wont be a problem.. Gonna try to do 3 weeks out 3 or 4 days home...

    Again I have not started this thread to bash Celadon.. I just want to keep a log of how things go and what kind of company Celadon is.. I will ask questions and answer what questions I can.. I just don't want this to turn into a bash Celadon thread...
     
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  3. 77smartin

    77smartin Road Train Member

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    Celadon has APU's?
     
  4. Wilson 73

    Wilson 73 Bobtail Member

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    Was told and also on website.. APU on every truck.....
     
  5. Jrdude5

    Jrdude5 Heavy Load Member

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    Sounds awesome good luck.
     
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  6. thomaskirk8

    thomaskirk8 Light Load Member

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    I was told the same thing about 3 years ago, who knows maybe they have them now. What really sunk them for me was that they wanted me to pay $150.00 for the hotel and $165.00 for locks. So before I saw the inside of a truck I owed them money. ########!
     
  7. Ougigoug

    Ougigoug Heavy Load Member

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    That right there is a sign that there is something wrong with them.....after all we are talking about celadon.

    Any outfit that you owe them a pennie before even turning a mile would be a no no for me!
     
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