Looking for a good company

Discussion in 'Flatbed Trucking Forum' started by Matt Mills, Mar 4, 2016.

  1. Matt Mills

    Matt Mills Bobtail Member

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    I've been driving since November for TMC, my truck has been in the shop more times than I can count since January 3rd I'm currently sitting at a consignor waiting for a technician to get here to fix a bunch of problems. I've asked for a new truck and I've been told the list is long. So with that being said I'm looking for a company that can pay 27% or greater and will not put me in a junk truck.

    I will not work for Melton, Boyd or Mavrick as these are all fine starter companies. Im not starting.
     
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  3. MrEd

    MrEd Road Train Member

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    I worked for TMC for almost 17 yrs. Where is home for you? Call Britton Transport. We have van/reefer div based in Grand Forks, ND and flatbed div based in Sioux Falls, SD. Not percentage pay, but all 4 yrs I've been here I beat any of my last 5 yrs at TMC. And in home more. Much less stressful place to work too.
     
  4. CharlieK

    CharlieK Medium Load Member

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    Just curious... What kind of things has it been in the shop for? What are you waiting on to get fixed right now?
     
  5. Zander

    Zander Light Load Member

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    I worked for ATS i'm looking for a good flatbed company out of texas asap thanks
     
  6. johndeere4020

    johndeere4020 Road Train Member

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    How many years experience do you have?
     
  7. MJ1657

    MJ1657 Road Train Member

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    Percentages and cents per mile really don't mean squat. It's all about the freight they haul not the percentage they are paying. Alot of the bottom rungers put a big number up to give drivers a warm fuzzy feeling.

    Limiting yourself to companies that only pay over 27% is probably not a wise move.
     
  8. Zeviander

    Zeviander Road Train Member

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    And in today's freight market with it's ups and downs, finding a company with consistent freight is ideal. Running 3000+ a week for the whole year at 40 cpm will be better than sitting waiting for loads at 50 cpm.
     
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  9. MJ1657

    MJ1657 Road Train Member

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    I'll agree with that and it illustrates my point. Although open deck drivers should be paid on percentage.
     
  10. Bigfoot030475

    Bigfoot030475 Bobtail Member

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  11. Bigfoot030475

    Bigfoot030475 Bobtail Member

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    I love it over here at Lone Star, yeah we get paid per mile and yeah as you get leveled up you get more, I have only one issue with them, if you get on a project here they don't want you to go home while it's ongoing
     
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