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Old school relic looking for Long Haul Oppurtunity

Discussion in 'Seek Employment' started by prisonerofthehighway, Jun 11, 2017.

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  1. prisonerofthehighway

    prisonerofthehighway Light Load Member

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    This is my second and final attempt to find what I would consider my "perfect" job here on this website. I have now 25 years of OTR experience with a perfect MVR and I am assuming seeing how I have no idea how to pull it myself an acceptable PSP score. I have a tank endorsement on my cdl but have no interest in pulling one. I only got it because of some requirements to have it for freight put in a van or on a flat. I have a twic card which means I guess that I've been a good boy. Have pulled every type of trailer except a tank, hauling from combines to mobile homes. I have concentrated on flats, steps and rgn pulling for the exercise and challenge. Have just about as much experience pulling vans and reefers though.
    While I try to be respectful I am not politically correct, say what I mean and mean what I say. I've included this as to justify the following. If English is not your native tongue then please don't contact me about any opportunities you may have. Nothing personal, just if I can't understand you then how can I know what is required, nothing more nothing less.
    I like to stay out for 3 weeks at a time, go home for a couple days to try to remember why I am married, then while at home remember why I am a truck driver and go back out and repeat the cycle. I am a firm believer that you get from point A to point B as quickly and safely as possible and if there is any time once you get where you are going, then that is where you can trash around.
    Prefer a smaller company with equipment that will work with me instead of against me. Why have an engine capable of 500 horse or whatever if your going to castrate it to a 4 something. I am well familiar with everything from a 9 speed to an 18. I love shifting with my thumb :)
    Compensation is as anything negotiable. I only want the ability to do a honest days work for an honest days pay. While I don't prefer to go to the NE or NYC or the island I have no problems going there. I'm well familiar with the exciting adventure hunts point, Chelsea mkt and others provide.
    I know I've used a whole lot of "I's" so far in this post, and that is for a reason. Just as you the prospective employer have perquisites as to what you expect from a potential employee, I think it's only prudent the employee does the same.
    What you can expect from me is a loyal to a fault, hard working, experienced driver that is not afraid to own his mistakes. You can also expect from me to treat your equipment as if it was my own with the way I take care of it inside and out. You can expect from me not to call you at 2 am to tell you a mudflap needs hung or a headlight replaced. You can expect from me to know where all the grease zergs are and how to adjust brakes if needed, and how to civilly deal with temperamental shippers receivers, whoever. You can expect from me the desire to be the "go to guy" on freight that needs to be expedited, all the while being conscious of protecting not only myself but the company too. Willing to elaborate on that if needed privately.
    What I expect in return is really simple. A whole lot less then what you can expect from me. 1) don't lie to me. I don't care what you tell brokers or whoever, just give me a heads up so I don't get us both in trouble. 2) Don't mess with my paycheck. No need for explanation here I would hope. 3) don't mess with my hometime. If i'm out for 4 weeks and we agree for 3 days off, then I expect 3 whole days off, not 2 plus whatever time is left from the day I actually get home.
    I know I've been long winded in this thread and for that I apologize.
     
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  3. wolfrunnertrucking

    wolfrunnertrucking Bobtail Member

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    Sounds like you would be the guy for us. Give us a call at (816)210-9578 or (816)216-9825. We look forward to hearing from you
     
  4. mphill49

    mphill49 Bobtail Member

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    Hey Prisoner. I dont think youre asking for much at all. Im an owner operator looking for a driver like you and am paying 50/50 split net after fuel. The truck i have is a 2013 prostar with a brand new engine , top of the line eagle with all the bells and whistles. Give me a call at 404-822-0266 anytime and lets make this work!
     
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  5. fivestar

    fivestar Light Load Member

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    You seem like a stand-up guy. We are looking for a driver as well. Our truck is a 2005 Freightliner Columbia but we keep it well-maintained. Check out our thread here...

    Qualified Flatbed Driver Needed
     
  6. DriveStyer

    DriveStyer Bobtail Member

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    Opportunities here in MN - lots of freight near your domicile [​IMG] [​IMG]
     
  7. MYPY Transportation

    MYPY Transportation Light Load Member

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    We are hiring, as an owner of the company I was driving myself and know the driver needs, we have 2015 Cascadia,10 speed, APU, inverter, brand new fridge. Call me or text to 312-972-3336 if interested.
     
  8. osumike33

    osumike33 Light Load Member

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    Saw that you said you had called me, did not see any missed calls; left you a message with phone & e-mail on my posted ad. Love to speak to you,
     
  9. Vykom Transportation INC

    Vykom Transportation INC Bobtail Member

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    Hi. If you are still looking for work please give me a call 8723028283. we do 3 weeks on the road and 3 days at home with some loads through home every other week.
     
  10. mama_bear

    mama_bear Bobtail Member

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    anywhere I feel like going
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    What state are you based?
     
  11. wolfrunnertrucking

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