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Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by Marky84, Dec 20, 2015.

  1. TROOPER to TRUCKER

    TROOPER to TRUCKER Anything Is Possible

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    I hate posting from my phone. I emojis trucking and the people I met trucking.
     
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  3. Original Bender

    Original Bender Light Load Member

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    We are not hiring right now. But I will give you a clue. Hazmat Tanker.
     
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  4. Marky84

    Marky84 Heavy Load Member

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    theres a few options regarding hazmat tank, can u be more specific?
     
  5. Marky84

    Marky84 Heavy Load Member

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    ok so ive made a list. im trying to keep in mind maximum home time with best pay possible, and a mind toward going to school online, and moving to florida hopefully later this year


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    jr schugel
    pti
    koch
    central freight lines
    florilli
    eagle express line
    roehl
    barr nunn
    zeller
    holland enterprises
    schneider
    wiltrans
    liquid trans
    southern reefer
    paper transport inc
    marvin keller
    gordon
    henderson
    ptl
    nussbaum
    Crete/shaffer
    west side transport
    marten
    hill bros
    southern reefer
    road runner-company

    These companies im currently leaning toward due to either allowing pets, more home time, or possibility of staying with thru the move to florida sometime in november/december

    Roehl-Hometime
    Southern Reefer-Pro pet and Florida running
    Crete/Shaffer- Pay and Pro pet
    Eagle Express Lines-Pay and Florida terminal



    any advice?
     
  6. bentstrider83

    bentstrider83 Road Train Member

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    If you've got the experience, I would keep an eye out for any particular company running day-cabs.
    The companies mentioned above all sound good at first, but with the nature of sleeper berths, I wouldn't be too surprised if home-time/time-off requests get shoved to the side on a consistent basis.

    I've been doing the day-cab thing for a little over four years now.
    I've been on a few, over-night runs where I've stayed in a motel for a ten-hour, and then headed back home.
    But overall, even though the hours and days are quite irregular, I feel a little more secure knowing I'm always close to the house and town for when things need to get done.

    That said, time to hit up the writing labs and general tutoring labs when I get off of work.
    First week of slowly retaking general ed has been a bit of a mind-boggle.
    But, this time around, I'm taking full advantage of whatever help is available to get the job done without whigging out like I did in the past on this matter.
     
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  7. Marky84

    Marky84 Heavy Load Member

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    im a bit nervous about daycab jobs, as when i did it at USF Holland and then at Saia, i was extremely sleep deprived
     
  8. rank

    rank Road Train Member

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    You worked for Holland too? Good Lord I thought I had them all.

     
  9. Marky84

    Marky84 Heavy Load Member

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    yea ive been around
     
  10. bentstrider83

    bentstrider83 Road Train Member

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    Sounds enough like a normal job to me.
    10-12 hour shifts, five days a week.

    Yeah, a sleeper might be convenient, but the thought of being a constant nomad just kills any joy that might have.
     
  11. MooneyBravo

    MooneyBravo Heavy Load Member

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    Don't lease a truck; especially from a company that controls your dispatch. All you are doing is switching handcuffs.

    I'm currently driving local as a lease driver up to 4 1/2 days a week and spending the rest of my time earning my on line Bachelors in Social work. I will immediately pursue my Masters also. I don't know what your personal responsibilities are. e.g. Mortgage, family, car etc. But I do know that you can do it if you are willing to make sacrifices. I've been driving for 35 years. I'm 57 and I'm doing it. You can too!
     
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