Looking for greener grass after 1 yr.

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  1. Redbirdreincarnating

    Redbirdreincarnating Bobtail Member

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    Wondering if anyone has any suggestions for a company/companies that might fit my needs (wants).

    I have a little over a year OTR dryvan/reefer. I'm out of Phoenix, AZ, but I live where I work. I might ask for home time a couple times a year, and even then I'm not likely to be too particular about the dates. Wife and cat (yep, that's right and he walks on a leash) come with me. So I'd need a company with rider and pet policies.

    Prefer new equipment with all the fancies (APU, Inverter, PrePass, etc). Would like to not be running NYC, California, or much of the Northwest (chaining all the #### time is a *****).
    Good miles at high rate would be great too. Organized with low volume of BS if possible (I'll ask for the moon and the stars while I'm at it).

    Any one know of any companies that would be worth looking into? Thank you,
     
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  3. Chinatown

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    Britton Transport is a smaller company and has APU and all that. No fee for taking wife along. Not sure about pet policy, but @MrEd knows; he works there.

    Holland Enterprises:
    Run East, West & Northwest
    Rider Program Year Round from Day 1
    Pet Policy
    New Equipment
    Air Ride Tractors and Reefer Trailers
    Cruise Control
    Qualcomm
    Satellite TV and Radio
    Air Slide 5th Wheel
    Engine Brakes
    Power Mirror
    Tri-Pac APUs on every truck in fleet
    Inverters
    Refrigerator/Freezer
    And More!!
     
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  4. Chinatown

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    Danny Herman Trucking
    pet/rider policy
    No northeast
    Stay below I-40
    Coast to coast dry van
    Fancy trucks set up for driver comfort


    Jim Palmer Trucking
    fancy trucks - coast to coast refrigerated/pet/rider

    Freymiller - fancy trucks/coast to coast refrigerated. Pet/rider.
    Contract Freighters (www.cfidrive) coast to coast dry van. Pet/rider.
     
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  5. Chinatown

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    A&A Express Inc., Brandon,SD
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    All late model fuel efficent equipment, with APU to help save fuel, and add to driver comfort.


    Not sure about pet policy; call and ask.
    • Health and Life Insurance
    • 401K Retirement Plan
    • Paid Vacation
    • Drop and Pick Up
    • Passenger Program
    • Bonus Programs
    • Satellite Communications
    • Home Often
    • Open Door Policy
    • No East Coast
     
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    We don't run ne, nw at all.
     
  8. Redbirdreincarnating

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    Firstly, thank you very much for the recommendations. Been kept busy a lot during business hours of late, or routed through areas with poor/no cell reception (it's like they know I'm looking into other companies, lol). So progress has been a little slow, but here's what I've got so far:

    Britton Transport- Have called twice now, but haven't been able to get a hold of anyone in recruiting so far. Just rings until inevitable voicemail.

    Holland- really seems like a great company. Very little to complain about. I think I'd be very happy with them. There are a couple of concerns. Everywhere I've looked so far has said that they require 2 years experience. Also I've seen a couple places say they require their doctor to preform a new DOT physical. Been through that before, just a scam to make you pay for a sleep study. Wether you have any symptoms or not.

    Danny Herman Trucking- cpm is a little low. Continuous 10/wk pet charge after $500 deposit seems ridiculous. So basically $10/wk X 52wk/yr; imagine if I sit with them long term. After 3yrs that's $2,000+ for a pet, $5,000+ after 10yrs... Didn't seem to have as many perks and benefits as Holland.

    Freymiller- tried calling once. No answer. I'll have to try again.

    Still looking into the other companies. Haven't found an opportunity to call yet. @redeye18 haven't looked into ACT yet but the picture of the brochure you posted doesn't seem to show Phoenix in their hiring area?
     
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    Britton only allows dogs-no cats or other types of animals.

    It's a great company-husband is happy with the 3,000+ miles a week but if you want to bring a cat, unfortunately it won't be a great match.
     
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  10. jeff18

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    I highly recommend Holland enterprises. I just started there. I love them. A lot to like here. If you like long haul and nice equipment give them a call.
     
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  11. Ssand Man

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    I can't believe Freymiller didn't answer the phone during business hours?
    If you speak to Vicki, she's a sweet heart. They'll answer your questions honestly, even if you don't like the answer. ALL new hires are flown to OK City. You will do a physical, drug test, and mobility screening. Orientation is 3-4 days, depending on if the new hires shut up in the class room. Put you in an extended stay motel. One person per room.
    ALL trucks have APUs.
     
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