Journey with Carter Express

biscuit1 · Jan 29, 2016

Any info on what carter express does out of knoxville, tn

thejackal · Feb 2, 2016

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Greetings everyone,

I have followed the forums for a while and have always been able to find good information on many different types of companies. One company, Carter Express, I have not found nearly as much information and mostly outdated. After much consideration I have decided to accept a position with them. I will be posting my experience with them. They are going to bring me on as an experienced driver as long as I pass the road the test. I have just barely over a year experience. So, for me orientation is only going to be three days. After the three days I will come back to Ohio and work out of Vandalia.

Although prior to this, they were still investigating my experience and at first was going to bring me on as a trainee. So, for the benefit of those without one year experience this is what I learned about the trainee process (placed in spoiler below to help keep the post from being too long).

Orientation Pay is $350, this will last one week for a trainee, on Friday of that week you are placed with a trainer. The first paycheck has a two week hold on it (trainee or experienced), but they do provide you money for all meals while in orientation and the training phase. They also pay round-trip miles for those that travel to Anderson (if I remember correctly it's .515CPM), which will be included on that first paycheck.

They were going to put me up in a hotel for entire time I was training in Anderson, IN. Most of the drivers are home daily or every other day. (They had told me four weeks in Anderson, then I would spend two weeks training in Vandalia, OH).

Once out with a trainer you are paid $400 per week.

Also, they have trainees sign a one year contract. If you leave prior to your year, then you owe them $2,500. That way they can cover the cost of putting you up in a hotel for your training period and the money they provide for your meals, plus the physical and drug test.

Other bits of information:

Trucks are 2013 or better, with newer trucks beginning to arrive in Vandalia. In Vandalia they are getting Freightliners and phasing out the Volvos. They have a Freightliner dealership just down the road and for them to fix the Volvo's they have to find time to get them out to Anderson. Which is not always practical for their drivers. Also, all the trucks are automatics. For me that will be a first, I am interested to drive one. Also, a side note, the trucks do not have APU’s. They do offer an idle bonus, you are compared to the idling of other trucks, same type and year (not entire company), for what the bonus would be.

I was told that benefits cost around $150 per week for a family for everything. I will update more on this when I find out in orientation.

They offer a weekly guarantee of $875. I’m personally excited about this. I will find out more about this in orientation for any possible stipulations, but the way it was explained, if you happen to not get enough miles or would have to deal with truck issues that could cause you to lose miles you are guaranteed that amount. Of course, hopefully I can make more than that. They did mention they have extra runs I can do.

Otherwise starting pay for me is .35CPM. Which means I would need to drive more than 2,500 miles to make more than the minimum.

I know the pay isn’t quite top notch compared to some companies, but for me I get to be home way more often with my family and still make decent pay.

Since I am coming on as an experienced driver I do qualify for the sign on bonus. It is $2,400, which you get paid $200 a month starting 30 days after hire.

For now, this is what I can remember. As I learn more I'll keep everyone updated.
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Sure have a lot to say about a company u claim u know little about.

atp323 · Feb 2, 2016

Well, a lot of that prior to me working there came from talking to a recruiter, plus they had me do an interview with the Terminal Manager at Vandalia. I ask a lot of questions.

thejackal · Feb 2, 2016

atp323 said: ↑

Well, a lot of that prior to me working there came from talking to a recruiter, plus they had me do an interview with the Terminal Manager at Vandalia. I ask a lot of questions.
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OK I'll buy that...was wondering.

The Patriot · Feb 2, 2016

atp323 said: ↑

Well, a lot of that prior to me working there came from talking to a recruiter, plus they had me do an interview with the Terminal Manager at Vandalia. I ask a lot of questions.
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Jim is a great guy and really helps drivers out too....
Are you on a local or dedicated out for a few days gig?

dennisroc · Jul 15, 2019

atp323 said: ↑

Well, a lot of that prior to me working there came from talking to a recruiter, plus they had me do an interview with the Terminal Manager at Vandalia. I ask a lot of questions.
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Are you still with Carter Express , I am looking for up to date info ????????????

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